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USB TO RS485 / RS422 ADAPTER

Serialcomm - MODEL USB-485C

Sima S. Enterprises offers a diverse selection of high quality, high performance, USB to RS232 / RS485 / RS422 converter products from Serialcomm the choice manufacturer of low priced data communication products without sacrificing quality and reliability. Our bidirectional USB to serial converters are powered by very reliable signal processors featuring the autosensing feature and operate reliability and flawlessly without the need for flow control or software drivers.  All of our USB to RS232/RS485/RS422 converters come with optional terminal blocks for easy installation. All of our products are CE, FCC and RoHS certified by a reputable independent 3rd party testing facility and backed by our 30 day money back guarantee and 5 year warranty.

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USB TO RS485 / RS422 ADAPTER

WINDOWS 8 / WINDOWS 7/VISTA/XP/98/
WIN CE/MAC/LINUX COMPATIBLE

 

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SerialComm Model: USB-485C
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DESCRIPTION

The SerialComm USB-485C is a high quality, high performance bi-directional port powered USB to RS485 / RS422 converter in a 9 pin format.  It can convert any standard full duplex USB port to a RS485 or RS422 signal in either direction via a COM port on the host computer. The USB to RS485 / RS422 converter utilizes the FTDI chipset making it compatible with most computer systems and operating systems.  The unit is powered from the USB port and requires no external power.  It also features data direction auto-turnaround eliminating the need for flow control. The USB-485C features two professional terminal blocks (one for RS485 and other for RS422) with optional selectable 120 Ohm termination via a jumper.  The USB-485C has a Type A female connector on the USB side and a DB9 male connector on the RS485/RS422 side.  The terminal block and software drivers are included with the converter.

The USB-485C uses the latest FTDI chipset and is fully compatible with Windows 8 32/64, Windows 7 32/64, Vista 32/64, Server 2003, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2, XP 32/64, 2000, 98Se, CE, Mac 8/9/X, Linux.

FEATURES

  • Plug-and-Play (hot-pluggable)
  • Adds one RS-485/RS-422 port using one USB port
  • Operates from 300 to 1Mbps baud
  • Two optional terminal blocks included
  • Built-in optional selectable 120 Ohm termination
  • USB 1.1 and 2.0 compatible
  • Port powered - no external power needed
  • 3 feet (1m) cable for convenience
  • Transmit/Receive LED indicators
  • Data direction auto-turnaround - no flow control necessary
  • Internal 128/385 byte TX/RX buffers
  • No IRQs, IO, DMA required. No IRQ conflicts
  • Supports remote wakeup and power management
  • Easy to install included drivers
  • Built-in surge and static protection
  • 5 year manufacturer's warranty
  • RoHS, CE and FCC certified

 

 
     

SPECIFICATIONS

COMMUNICATION
STANDARDS: USB 2.0 and 1.1 Standards - RS-485 and RS-422 Standards
BAUD RATES: From 300 Baud To 1 Mbps
CONNECTOR TYPES: USB Side: Type A Female and RS-485/RS-422 Side: DB9 Male or 3 or 5 Position Terminal Block
DISTANCE: USB Side: 10 ft (3m) and RS-485/RS-422 Side: 4000 ft (1.2m)
LED INDICATIONS: RS-485/RS-422: TX (Red) and RX (Green)
DRIVERS: FTDI Drivers are included in package
ELECTRICAL
POWER SOURCE: Port Powered From USB Port
CURRENT CONSUMPTION: Less Than 100 mA
STATIC PROTECTION: 15KV Electric Static Discharge (ESD) Protection
SURGE PROTECTION: 600W/Sec Surge Protection
CONVERSION IC: FTDI FT232RL - For further information from FDTI regarding their IC; follow this link
MECHANICAL
WEIGHT: 2.7oz (76 grams)
DIMENSIONS: RS-485/RS-422 Housing Without Terminal Block:
1.98 X 1.43 X 0.72 in (50.2 X 36.2 X 18.2 mm)
RS-485/RS-422 Housing With Terminal Block:
3.03 X 1.43 X 0.72 in (76.9 X 36.2 X 18.2 mm)
ENVIRONMENTAL
OPERATING TEMP.: 14ºF to 140ºF (-10ºC to 60ºC)
OPERATING HUMIDITY: 5% To 95% - No Condensation
QUALITY
PRODUCT SAFETY: CE, FCC and RoHS Conformance Certified
RELIABILITY: Low Failure Rate - 99+% Reliability Since Inception
WARRANTY: 5 Year Replacement Warranty
     

PINOUTS
 

RS485 / RS422 SIDE
RS485 D- D+     GND
RS422 T- T+ R+ R- GND
PIN # 1 2 3 4 5

DB9 MALE OR 5-WAY TERMINAL BLOCK

USB to RS422 adapter                 

 
     

TERMINAL BLOCK SELECTION GUIDE

The USB-485C two terminal blocks with optional built-in 120 ohm terminations. 120 ohm termination is an advanced feature typically used to reduce noise and signal reflections. It is recommended to use 120 Ohm termination if you are exceeding 600 feet in distance, 19.6K baud or in a noisy environment. The terminal blocks are shipped with 120 Ohm termination off but can be turned on using the convenient jumper setting located on the left bottom of the terminal block.

3 Position With 120 Ohm Off

  

3  Position With 120 Ohm On

  

5 Position With 120 Ohm Off

  

5  Position With 120 Ohm On
     

APPLICATIONS

USB TO RS485 MODE OPTION:

FIGURE 1: EXTENDING THE USB DATA DISTANCE IN RS485 MODE


FIGURE 2: MASTER / SLAVE MULTI-DROP CONFIGURATION IN RS485 MODE

 

USB TO RS422 MODE OPTION:

FIGURE 3: EXTENDING THE USB DATA DISTANCE IN RS422 MODE


FIGURE 4: MASTER / SLAVE MULTI-DROP CONFIGURATION IN RS422 MODE

 

TROUBLESHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS

 

Using one USB-485C unit:

Perform a loop back test on one unit: Connect the TX+ to RX+ and TX- to RX- on one USB-485C RS-422 port. Connect the USB connector on the cable to the USB port of the computer. Install the USB-485C FTDI driver on the computer per instructions provided. Running a hyper terminal program on the PC, send ASCII characters to the USB-485C converter from one PC port, and check that the characters are received at the same PC port. This tests that the transmit and receive functions of the USB-485C unit is working properly. When there is constant RX data you should see the GREEN light blink.  When there is constant TX data you should see the RED light blink.

Using two USB-485C units:

Perform a loop back test on two units: Connect the D+ to D+ and D- to D- on the USB-485C RS-485 ports. Connect the two USB connectors to the USB ports of the computers. Install the USB-485C FTDI driver on the computer per instructions provided. Running hyper terminal programs on both PCs, send ASCII characters to the USB-485C converter from one PC port, and check that the characters are received at the 2nd PC port. Repeat the test in the opposite direction. This tests that the transmit and receive functions of both USB-485C units are working properly. When there is constant RX data you should see the GREEN light blink.  When there is constant TX data you should see the RED light blink.

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