Predator Express™ RS232 Hardware

Predator Express Hardware Overview

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

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