PCI Express: BlueStorm/Express Isolated

PCI Express x1 Lane serial card
4 or 8 ports individually isolated
2kV isolation on all ports
Switchable RS-232/422/485
Supports full duplex (4 wire), half duplex (2 wire) with auto TxD echo cancellation and multi-drop (4 wire) modes in RS-422/485
Bi-directional data speeds up to 7.8 Mbps (RS-422/485)
Port settings can be set up by software
Slow Slew Rate capability
Operating temperature range of -40°C to +85°C

Part #: BDG001, BDG001-01, BBG008, BBG008-01, BCG004, BCG004-01 Category: PCI Express Tags: BlueStorm, Isolated, PCI Express

More Information

An extension to the BlueStorm/Express product family, the BlueStorm/Express Isolated offers dependability and high speed data transfer rates along with 2kV isolation. This protection makes PCI Express cards ideal in environments where harsh conditions may disrupt communications.

Available with 4 or 8 ports of RS-232/422/485 connectivity, these BlueStorm/Express Isolated x1 lane cards are compatible with x1, x4, x8, x16 lane PCI Express slots. Bi-directional data speeds up to 7.8 Mbps (RS-422/485) ensure fast data aquisition and communications. Experience more responsiveness while reducing the load on your network.

Specifications

Ports	4 or 8 ports
Electrical Interfaces	Hardware selectable RS-232/422/485
Connectors	Board connector: DB-62, Cable: DB-62 to 8 x DB-9, HBD-44
Optical Isolation	2kV isolation port-to-port through cable (3kV on-board)
Operating Temperature	-40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F)
Bus	PCI Express
Operating System	Linux, QNX, SCO Unix, Solaris, Windows
Humidity	95% non-condensing
System Interfaces	Any available x1, x4, x8 or x16 PCI Express slot
Regulatory Approvals	FCC Class A ICES-003 Class A EN50082-2 EN 55022 Class A EN 55024

Downloads for PCI Express: BlueStorm/Express Isolated

Downloads support: BDG001, BDG001-01, BBG008, BBG008-01, BCG004, BCG004-01

Drivers for BlueStorm/Express

Operating System	Driver Information	Resources
Windows 10	Name: winctipu-v101-w10.zip Version: v101-w10 Released: 02.23.2018	Download Driver Install Guide
Windows 8, Windows 8 64-bit, Windows 7, Windows 7 64-Bit, Windows Vista, Windows Vista 64-Bit, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 64-Bit	Name: winctipu-v101.zip Version: v101 Released: 02.23.2018	Download Driver Install Guide
Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 64-Bit, Windows XP, Windows XP 64-Bit, Windows 2000	Name: winctipu-v101.zip Version: v101 Released: 02.23.2018	Download Driver Install Guide
Windows XP Embedded	Name: winctipu-v101.zip Version: v101 Released: 02.23.2018	Download Driver Install Guide
Windows CE 5.0	Name: ctice500_1_0_0_0.zip Version: 1.0.0.0 Released: 10.20.2006	Download Driver Install Guide
Linux (3.9.x +)	Name: cti_serial_146.tgz Version: 1.46 Released: 04.16.2021	Download Driver Install Guide
Linux (2.6.39, 3.8.x)	Name: cti_serial_125a.tgz Version: 1.25 Released: 08.11.2014	Request Driver Install Guide
Linux (2.6.18 to 2.6.38)	Name: cti_serial_113a-2.6.38.tgz Version: 1.13a-2.6.38 Released: 08.11.2014	Request Driver Install Guide
Linux 2.4	Name: ctipu-24-1.12.tar.gz Version: 1.12 Released: 12.09.2008	Download Driver Install Guide
QNX 7	Name: ctipuiq7-1v224.tar Version: 2.24v7 Released: 2022.07.05	Download Driver Install Guide
QNX 6 (Neutrino)	Name: ctipuiq6v221_65.tgz Version: 2.21v65 (QNX6.4+) Released: 03.02.2017	Download Driver Install Guide
QNX 4	Name: BL-QNX4_120.tar Version: 1.20 Released: 10.27.2011	Download Driver Install Guide
Solaris 10 (32-bit)	Name: ctiblsolpkg2.12.gz Version: 2.12 Released: 03.28.2008	Download Driver Install Guide
SCO Unix/Openserver	Name: bhblbe-sco-v400-install.tar Version: 4.00 Released: 12.06.2006	Download Driver Install Guide

Drivers support:

BlueStorm/Express: BEG001, BEG002, BEG002-01, BEG002-02, BEG005, BEG005-01, BEG005-02, BEG005-03, BEG006, BEG006-01, BEG006-02, BEG006-03

BlueStorm/Express Opto: BBG001, BBG001-01, BBG003, BBG003-01

BlueStorm/Express LP: BFG001, BFG001-01, BFG002, BFG002-01, BFG002-02, BFG002-03, BFG002-04, BFG005, BFG005-02, BFG005-03

BlueStorm/Express LP Opto: BCG001, BCG001-01, BCG003, BCG003-01

BlueStorm/Express Isolated: ONLY BDG001-01

BlueStorm/Express 8/16 RS-232: BEG011, BEG011-01

BlueStorm/SP RJ-11: BTG008, BTG008-01

Mini PCI Express Serial: MPG001, MPG002, MPG003, MPG004

Comparison Chart

Part Number	BDG001	BCG004	BBG008
Number of Ports	8 ports	4 ports	8 ports
Electrical Interface	RS-232	Hardware or software selectable RS-232/422/485	Hardware or software selectable RS-232/422/485
Connectors	Board connector: DB-62 Cable: DB-62 to 8 x DB-9	HDB-44	HDB-78
Control Signals	TxD, RxD, DTR, RTS, CTS, DCD	RS-232: TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DCD, DSR, RI RS-422/485: TxD+/-, RxD+/-	RS-232: TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DCD, DSR RS-422/485: TxD+/-, RxD+/-
UART Type	One Exar 17V358 octal UART with up to 256 bytes transmit and receive FIFO buffers for each port	Quad UARTs with up to 256 byte transmit and receive FIFO buffers for each port	Quad UARTs with up to 256 byte transmit and receive FIFO buffers for each port
Dimensions	Length: 14.699 cm/5.750” Height: 11.049 cm/4.350”	Length: 143 mm/5.6” Height: 69 mm/2.7” Low Profile	Length: 154 mm/6.1” Height: 111 mm/4.4” Standard Height
Power Requirements	0.6 amps @ 3.3V or 2W	150 mA @ 3.3V, 130 mA @ 12V	200 mA @ 3.3V, 230 mA @ 12V
Software Programmable Settings	Contact for more info	RS-232/422/485, Slow Slew RS-422/485 Termination	RS-232/422/485

Ordering Information

Main Products
Part Number	Description
BDG001	BlueStorm/Express Isolated, 8 ports, RS-232
BDG001-01	BlueStorm/Express Isolated, 8 ports, RS-232 with CBG058 cable
BBG008	BlueStorm/Express Isolated, 8 ports, RS-232/422/485
BBG008-01	BlueStorm/Express Isolated, 8 ports, RS-232/422/485 with CBG143 cable
BCG004	BlueStorm/Express Isolated, 4 ports
BCG004-01	BlueStorm/Express Isolated, 4 ports with CBG105 cable
Cables/Accessories
Part Number	Description
CBG058	8x DB-9 Male, 1.220m length
CBG143	8x DB-9 Male, 0.305m length
CBG105	4x DB-9 Male

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