Predator Express™ RS232 Hardware
What is Predator Express Hardware?
Predator Express Hardware is an affordable 4 and 8 port RS232 PC solution. It includes a plug and play PCIe card and a 4 or 8 port hub to network CNCs, robots and PLCs to your Windows based PC. Up to 4 PCIe cards can be installed in a single PC. Predator Express Hardware supports transfers of CNC programs, offsets and parameters. It supports a wide range of CNC protocols for dripfeeding, downloading, and uploading via RS-232. Choose from these components:
- 4 port PCIe Card and Hub
- 8 port PCIe Card and Hub
- DB9 and RJ45* style RS232 Ports
NOTE*: RJ45 style hubs are only available with the 8 port hub.
Why use Predator Express?
- Network up to 32 RS232 based CNCs, robots and PLCs
- Surge Suppressed RS232 Ports
- DNC Send, Receive and Dripfeed on all ports
- Supports High Speed Machining
- Supports Predator CNC Editor
- Supports Predator DNC
- Supports Predator MDC
- Supports Predator Virtual CNC
- Supports Predator RCM
- Supports Predator Touch HMI
- Supports Predator BCRs
- Supports Predator MDC Adapters
- Supports Predator CycleLocks and EditLocks
- Supports Predator Grizzly Cables
- Optionally use existing RS232 cables
- Replace rotary ABCD switch boxes
- Open Architecture - Not Proprietary
- Eliminate walking back and forth via Remote Request*
- Upgrade both cards and hubs as needed
NOTE*: Requires Predator Express Hardware and Predator DNC.
Upgradeable
Older systems can upgrade from PCI cards to PCIe cards and utilize the same 4 and 8 port hubs. This maintains the investment in hubs and cabling as PCs get upgraded or swapped out.
Predator Express Hardware Specifications
| Specification | General |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Embedded |
| Windows Support | 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP, 2016 Server, 2012 Server, 2008 Server and 2003 Server |
| Device Drivers | 32-bit and 64-bit |
| Operating Temperature | 32 - 131°F or 0 - 55°C |
| Relative Humidity | 5 - 90% Non Condensing |
| Altitude | 0 - 12,000 ft or 0 - 3660 Meters |
| Safety | UL 1950, EN60950, CSA 22.2, No. 950, AS3260 |
| Emissions/Immunity | FCC Part 15 (Class B), EN55022 (Class B), ICES 003 (Class B), EN5024, AS3548, VCCI (Class B) |
| Throughput | Up to 460k Baud per Port |
| RoHS Compliant | Yes |
| Card | 4 or 8 Port PCI Express (PCIe) Card |
| Dimensions | 4.7 x 0.72 x 2.45 in or 12.0 x 1.9 x 6.2 cm |
| Power | +5V 20 mA typical, +12V 150 mA Maximum |
| Surge Protection | 15 kV on all signals |
| PCIe Card | Full and Low profile bracket included |
| PCIe Slot | x1, x2, x4, x8, x12 and x16 compatible |
| Low Profile Option | Yes |
Predator Express - Part Numbers
| Part # | Description for 4 Port Items |
|---|---|
| 60904004 | Predator Express/4 - PCIe Card |
| 60994004 | Predator Express/4 Hub - DB9 style |
| Part # | Description for 8 Port Items |
| 60908008 | Predator Express/8 - PCIe Card |
| 60948008 | Predator Express/8 Hub - RJ45 style |
| 60998008 | Predator Express/8 Hub - DB9 style |
