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INTRODUCTION (USB TO RS485 CONVERTER / ADAPTER)
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(Windows 7
supported!)
$84.95
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The USB
to RS485 converter
is a port-powered bi-directional USB to RS485 converter,
which can be used to convert any standard full-duplex USB
port into a two-wire half-duplex RS485 port and vice versa.
The unit can be used to communicate with one loop of
up to 128 units of RS485 devices,
and it comes with
a built-in 120 Ohm terminator
for easy installation.
The USB
to RS485 converter / USB to RS485 adapter
is powered from the USB port and it supports data
auto-sensing & self-adjusting, no baud rate setting is
required. And with the data direction auto-turnaround
technology, no external power or flow control is required
for RS485 communications.
The USB
to RS485 converter / USB to RS485 adapter uses the latest FTDI chipset and is fully
compatible with Windows 7/Vista/XP/Server2008/ Server2003/2000/98
(32-bit), Windows 7/Vista/XP/ Server2008/Server2003 (64-bit), Win CE, Mac, and Linux.
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FAQs
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FEATURES (USB TO RS485
CONVERTER / ADAPTER)
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Adds
one RS-485 port to your USB port. |
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Communicate with one loop of up to 128 units of RS485
devices. |
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Built-in 120Ω end-of-line terminator for
easy installation. |
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Data direction auto-turnaround, no flow control is required. |
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Supports 300 to 115,200 baud (auto-sensing and
self-adjusting) |
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Supports
Windows 7/Vista/XP/Server2008/Server2003/2000/98
(32-bit), Windows 7/Vista/XP/Server2008/Server2003 (64-bit), Win CE, Mac, and Linux. |
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Supports remote wakeup and power management. |
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Plug and play (hot-pluggable, data format
auto-sensing and self-adjusting). |
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Port-powered, no external power required. |
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No IRQs required, no IRQ conflicts. |
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CE certified. |
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5-year
manufacturer's warranty. |
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SPECIFICATIONS (USB TO RS485 CONVERTER
/ ADAPTER)
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Part Number: |
USB-232-1+CVT-485-1 |
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Compatibility: |
USB 2.0
(backward compatible) and EIA/TIA RS-485 standards |
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Power Source: |
From USB port |
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Current
Consumption: |
Less than
100mA |
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Baud
Rates: |
300 to 115,200bps (Auto-sensing &
Self-adjusting) |
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Distances: |
USB side: 10ft (3m); RS-485 side: Depending on
the power from USB port,
will transmit up to 4000ft (1.2km) at 19,200bps |
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Connectors: |
USB Side:
Type A Female; RS-485
Side: DB-9 Male; Termination Board: DB-9 Female and a 4-Way
Terminal Block |
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Maximum number of drops: |
128 |
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End of Line Terminator: |
120Ω (Built-in) |
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Dimensions (H x W x D): |
0.63 x 1.3 x 5.5 in (16 x 32 x 140
mm)
(excluding cable) |
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Cable
Length: |
3.3 ft (1
m) |
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Weight: |
3.5 oz (100 g) |
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Operating Temperature: |
32ºF to
95ºF (0ºC to 35ºC) |
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Operating Humidity: |
Up to 90% RH (no condensation) |
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CONVERTER CONNECTOR / TERMINAL
BLOCK PINOUTS
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USB
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USB
Type A Connector (view from front) |
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RS485 Side |
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1 |
3 |
5 |
9 |
6 |
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Terminal Block |
A+ |
B- |
GND |
+5V |
Jumper (120) |
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Function |
RS485+ |
RS485- |
GND |
+5V
measurement |
Terminate/remove Jumper 120
to turn ON/OFF the 120Ω end-of-line
terminator. |
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 Note:
The USB RS485 Converter comes with a 4-way terminal block
(RS485 side) for easy
wire connections. However, you may choose not to use the
terminal block provided and simply follow the above table
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DB-9 Male (view from front) /
Terminal Block |
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120 OHM END-OF-LINE JUMPER
SETTINGS (RS485 BUS)
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IMPORTANT:
Turn ON Jumper 120 (120 Ohm End-Of-Line Terminator)
at both ends of the RS-485 bus. |
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CONNECTIONS (RS485 BUS)
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TROUBLESHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS
FOR USB TO RS485 CONVERTER
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1) Driver installation |
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Make sure
that the USB-RS485 converter is connected to your USB port, and the
driver is installed correctly (as shown above); otherwise, please
reinstall the driver (refer to user
manual for details). |
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2) Port power measurement |
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Measure pin
+5V and GND with a voltmeter, and be sure that it is around
+5VDC (when USB port is connected). |
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3) Loopback Test |
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Connect two numbers of the USB-RS485 converter to your PC’s
USB ports
and connect A+ to A+, B- to B- on the RS485 terminal
blocks (as shown above).
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Run two instances of the
232Analyzer FREE
version software on your computer.
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Select "ASCII" for both the Send and Receive data
formats. Then send command and/or string such as
"CommFront" from one COM port. You should receive an
echo of the command/string sent ("CommFront") on the
other COM port. By performing a simple loopback test
like this, you can test both the transmitter and
receiver of the converter. This is very helpful when you
are in doubt about the performance of your converter.
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Screenshot 1: Send commands
from 1st instance of the 232Analyzer software.
Screenshot 2: Receive commands
from 2nd instance of the 232Analyzer software.
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232Analyzer is an advanced RS232 Serial Protocol Analyzer
software
that allows you to control, monitor and analyze serial port
(RS232 / RS485 / RS422 / TTL, etc.) activities.
Not just the data,
it also allows you to monitor or change RS-232's line
states: RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, and RI.
The FREE version (no time
limitation) can be downloaded from
here.
TECH NOTES
RS-232: 3 easy steps to understand and control
your RS232 devices |
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