The CommTech Fastcom 422/4-PCIe is a high-performance 4-port RS-422/RS-485 serial communication adapter designed for PCI Express systems. It is commonly used in industrial automation, process control, data acquisition, and legacy equipment integration where reliable long-distance serial communications are required.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: CommTech Fastcom
- Model: Fastcom 422/4-PCIe
- Part Number: 34022000
- Interface: PCIe x1 Gen 2.0
- Ports: 4 independent RS-422/RS-485 serial channels
- Maximum Data Rate: Up to 25 Mbps
- UART: Exar 17V354 with 256-byte transmit and receive FIFOs per port
- Connector: VHDCI-68 to four DB9 serial connectors (2-foot breakout cable included)
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C
- Drivers: Windows and Linux support available
Features
- Software-selectable RS-422 or RS-485 operation on each channel
- Full-duplex or half-duplex communications
- Automatic RS-485 transmitter control
- Software-controlled termination resistors
- Long-distance communications up to approximately 4,000 feet (depending on cable and data rate)
- Plug-and-play PCIe installation
- Standard COM-port operation for easy software integration
Typical Applications
- PLC and SCADA systems
- Industrial automation equipment
- Factory data collection networks
- Motion control systems
- Laboratory instrumentation
- Military and aerospace test systems requiring RS-422/485 interfaces


