WOODHEAD,APPLICOM-PCI1000
WOODHEAD,APPLICOM-PCI1000
WOODHEAD,APPLICOM-PCI1000
WOODHEAD,APPLICOM-PCI1000
WOODHEAD,APPLICOM-PCI1000
WOODHEAD,APPLICOM-PCI1000
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APPLICOM-PCI1000

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The WOODHEAD APPLICOM-PCI1000 is an intelligent single‑port asynchronous serial communication card featuring an onboard AMD SC520 133 MHz processor and 16 Mbytes of memory.
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Technical specifications for APPLICOM-PCI1000

  • Manufacturer:
    Molex Woodhead
  • Part Number:
    APPLICOM-PCI1000
  • Product Family:
    Molex Woodhead
  • Product Type:
    Intelligent Isolated Serial Communication PCI Card
  • Onboard Processor:
    AMD SC520, 133 MHz
  • Onboard Memory:
    16 Mbytes
  • Interrupt & DPRAM:
    Hardware Plug & Play (32 Kbytes DPRAM)
  • Serial Ports:
    1 x asynchronous serial port
  • Connector:
    D‑Sub 9‑pin, male
  • Electrical Interface:
    RS485/422 with galvanic insulation (500V)
  • Baud Rate:
    50 bps to 38,400 bps
  • LED Indicators:
    2 LEDs: TX / RX
  • Digital I/O:
    1 digital input + 1 digital output
  • Power Consumption:
    5.5 W
  • Operating Temperature:
    0°C to +70°C (32°F to 158°F)
  • Storage Temperature:
    -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
  • Weight:
    0.12 kg
  • Estimated shipping dimensions:
    2.2x15.8x12.7cm
  • Tariff Code:
    8537101190
  • Country of origin:
    USA
  • Place of shipment:
    Xiamen, Fujian, China
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Overview Manuals Specifications Safety & Compliance Monitoring & Control Applications

Features:

  • Onboard 133 MHz Processor with 16 MB Memory
  • 500V Galvanic Isolation on RS485/422 Port
  • Universal PCI (3.3V / 5V) in a Short Card Form Factor
The WOODHEAD APPLICOM-PCI1000 integrates an AMD SC520 processor and 16 Mbytes of dedicated RAM. This onboard intelligence handles all serial protocol overhead—including character assembly, error checking, and flow control—so your host CPU is free to run high‑level applications. The result is deterministic real‑time performance even in multi‑port or high‑traffic installations.

Industrial environments are filled with ground potential differences, EMI, and surge voltages. The WOODHEAD APPLICOM-PCI1000 provides 500V galvanic isolation between the serial field side and the PCI bus side. This protects your expensive PC from damage, eliminates communication errors caused by ground loops, and ensures stable data transmission over long cable runs up to 1200 meters.

The WOODHEAD APPLICOM-PCI1000 is a PCI Universal card that auto‑detects and operates on both 3.3V and 5V PCI slots. Its short card length (168mm x 107mm) fits into compact industrial chassis. Hardware Plug & Play simplifies installation—no jumpers or manual resource assignments are needed. This makes the card equally suitable for legacy system repairs, machine retrofits, and new industrial PC integrations.

The APPLICOM-PCI1000 WOODHEAD Intelligent Isolated Serial Communication PCI Card may still be available for purchase and support from Apter Power beyond End-Of-Life (EOL) by the manufacturer (OEM).
WOODHEAD APPLICOM-PCI1000 Intelligent Isolated Serial Communication PCI Card Manuals,Datasheets,Link Important Notice: Other accessories, manuals, cables, calibration data, software, etc. are not included with this equipment unless listed in the above stock item description. All prices are shown in USD.
WOODHEAD APPLICOM-PCI1000 Intelligent Isolated Serial Communication PCI Card

General

  • Manufacturer WOODHEAD
  • Model APPLICOM-PCI1000
  • Condition New Original ready stock
  • Product Family APPLICOM-PCI12000,APPLICOM-PCI1500PFB,APPLICOM-PCIE2000ETH
Important Notice: Other accessories, manuals, cables, calibration data, software, etc. are not included with this equipment unless listed in the above stock item description. All prices are shown in USD.
  • 500V Galvanic Isolation – The WOODHEAD APPLICOM-PCI1000 provides 500V isolation between the RS485 field wiring and the PC backplane. This protects both the computer and the operator from ground faults, voltage transients, and common‑mode voltage differences commonly found in industrial electrical environments.
  • CE Marking for EU Market Access – The WOODHEAD APPLICOM-PCI1000 carries the CE mark, confirming compliance with EU electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and low‑voltage safety standards. This is a requirement for legal sale and installation within the European Economic Area.
  • RoHS Compliance (Lead‑Free) – The WOODHEAD APPLICOM-PCI1000 is fully RoHS compliant, meaning it contains no lead, mercury, cadmium, or other restricted hazardous substances above allowable limits. This meets global environmental regulations for industrial electronics.
  • EMC for Industrial & Office Use – The card has been tested and certified for both industrial environments (heavy electrical noise, switching transients) and office environments (light commercial). This dual certification gives system integrators flexibility in where the WOODHEAD APPLICOM-PCI1000 can be deployed without causing or suffering from interference.
  • Real‑time TX/RX LED Indication – Two front‑panel LEDs on the WOODHEAD APPLICOM-PCI1000 blink during data transmission and reception, giving operators an instant visual check of communication health without opening any software.
  • Onboard Processor‑Driven Communication – Because the WOODHEAD APPLICOM-PCI1000 handles interrupt handling, buffering, and character assembly locally, the host PC receives only fully formed messages. This makes real‑time control loops more deterministic and easier to monitor.
  • Diagnostic Software Support – The original applicom software suite includes diagnostic tools that report buffer overruns, parity errors, and line status for the WOODHEAD APPLICOM-PCI1000, allowing maintenance personnel to quickly isolate wiring or configuration faults.
  • Hardware Plug & Play for Easy Integration – The WOODHEAD APPLICOM-PCI1000 uses hardware Plug & Play with no jumpers. System integrators can quickly deploy and monitor multiple cards across different PCI slots without manually assigning IRQs or memory addresses.
  • Legacy Machine Retrofitting – The WOODHEAD APPLICOM-PCI1000 enables a modern industrial PC to communicate with a single legacy RS485/422 device, such as an old PLC, drive, or indicator, without modifying the field device. This is essential for extending the life of capital equipment.
  • Factory Data Collection (Single Point) – When one critical machine on a production line—like a blow molder, labeler, or test stand—needs to report production counts, fault codes, or cycle times to a central SCADA system, the WOODHEAD APPLICOM-PCI1000 provides a direct, isolated serial link.
  • Process Control Interface – In chemical, water treatment, or food processing plants, many flow meters, pressure transmitters, and valve controllers use RS485/Modbus RTU. The WOODHEAD APPLICOM-PCI1000 connects one such instrument directly to a PC running control or logging software.
  • Spare Part for Installed Base – Thousands of machines and systems were originally designed with the WOODHEAD APPLICOM-PCI1000. When the original card fails, replacing it with an identical unit avoids software reconfiguration, driver updates, or recertification costs.
Description
Unlike standard serial cards, the WOODHEAD APPLICOM-PCI1000 carries a powerful onboard processor (AMD SC520 at 133 MHz) and 16 Mbytes of dedicated memory. This architecture handles all low‑level serial communication tasks independently, dramatically reducing the workload on the host computer's CPU. As a result, your application runs faster and more deterministically, even under heavy communication loads.

The WOODHEAD APPLICOM-PCI1000 provides one RS485/422 serial port on a standard DB9 male connector, with full 500V galvanic isolation between the field side and the host PC. This isolation protects your computer from ground loops, voltage spikes, and electrical noise commonly found in factory floors and process control environments. Baud rates are configurable from 50 bps up to 38400 bps, supporting a wide range of legacy industrial equipment.

Designed as a short‑length PCI Universal card, the WOODHEAD APPLICOM-PCI1000 operates on both 3.3V and 5V PCI buses, ensuring compatibility with a broad range of industrial PCs, from older legacy systems to modern motherboards. The card includes two LED indicators (TX/RX) for real‑time activity monitoring. An optional discrete I/O bracket (ordering code: IOSPKIT) adds one digital input and one digital output, which occupies an additional rear panel slot.
Alternative Names
APPLICOM-PCI12000 APPLICOM-PCI1500PFB APPLICOM-PCIE2000ETH APPLICOM-PCI2000FIP APPLICOM-PCI1500S7
Technical notes
When deploying the WOODHEAD APPLICOM-PCI1000, note that its RS485/422 port is electrically isolated at 500V, which prevents ground loop issues but requires proper termination and biasing resistors on the field side.
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FAQS

The following is a list of questions commonly asked by our customers. Please contact us if you have a question about our process that is not answered below.
In which real‑world applications would I use the WOODHEAD APPLICOM-PCI1000?
You would use this card whenever an industrial PC needs to communicate with one legacy RS485/422 device—such as a variable frequency drive, power meter, scale, or older PLC—in a noisy factory environment. Typical scenarios include retrofitting a single machine on a packaging line, adding a PC to collect data from one Modbus RTU flowmeter, or replacing a failed serial card in a CNC controller. Because it has only one serial port, it is best suited for single‑device connections or for use as a dedicated gateway to a multi‑drop RS485 network.
How do I know if the WOODHEAD APPLICOM-PCI1000 is working properly after installation?
The card provides two real‑time LED indicators: TX (transmit) and RX (receive). Under normal operation, both LEDs should blink when data is being exchanged. You can also use the diagnostic tools included in the applicom software suite to monitor buffer usage, baud rate accuracy, and error counters. If the RX LED never lights, check cabling, termination, and device addresses. If the TX LED stays on continuously, a possible ground loop or incorrect electrical interface setting may exist—the 500V isolation helps, but field‑side termination and biasing are still required.
Does the WOODHEAD APPLICOM-PCI1000 work in a 64‑bit or 3.3V‑only PCI slot?
Yes. The card is a PCI Universal device, meaning it automatically detects and operates on both 3.3V and 5V PCI signaling. However, it is a 32‑bit card; it will function in a 64‑bit PCI slot but only in 32‑bit mode. It is not compatible with PCI Express slots unless an active PCI‑to‑PCIe bridge adapter is used. Always verify that your motherboard has a standard 5V or universal PCI slot before purchasing.
What software and drivers are available for the WOODHEAD APPLICOM-PCI1000?
The WOODHEAD APPLICOM-PCI1000 is supported by the applicom software suite, which includes configuration tools, diagnostic utilities, and runtime drivers. Supported operating system environments historically include Windows NT, 2000, XP, and certain legacy Linux kernels. For modern industrial software, the card can be accessed via OPC DA servers or custom applications using the supplied DLL libraries. Because the card is discontinued, no official drivers exist for Windows 10/11 or modern Linux distributions. Buyers typically use this card to maintain an already‑working system or replace an identical failed unit without changing software.
Which standards and certifications does the card carry?
The WOODHEAD APPLICOM-PCI1000 carries the CE mark, confirming compliance with EU EMC and low‑voltage directives. It is RoHS compliant (lead‑free manufacturing). The EMC certification covers both industrial environments (light industry and heavy factory floors) and office environments. Safety isolation is based on 500V galvanic isolation between the field side and the PC side, meeting typical industrial control system requirements. It does not carry ATEX, UL, or SIL functional safety ratings.
Can I use the digital input and output on the WOODHEAD APPLICOM-PCI1000?
The digital input and output are present on the card's internal header, but they are not accessible without the optional IOSPKIT bracket. This bracket provides physical screw terminals for one digital input and one digital output and occupies an additional PC rear panel slot. The I/O lines are not isolated; they are referenced to the PC ground. Typical uses include sensing a limit switch or driving a small indicator lamp. For safety‑related or high‑power switching, use external relays or an isolated I/O module.