Isolated USB to RS-422/RS-485 Converter
SKU: COV-001
Description:
One of our most popular products. The Novus USB-i485 module is a cost-effective way to convert RS-485 or RS-422 industrial buses to a USB interface. When connected to a PC USB port the USB-i485 module is automatically detected and is installed as a native serial port which is compatible with any existing serial communication application.
Multiple modules can be installed when using USB hubs thus allowing a hassle-free configuration of a multi serial system without any IRQ or DMA configuration.
1500 VDC isolation between the USB port and RS-485/RS-422 along with ±60 VDC and 15 kV ESD bus protection provides a robust and safe connection from the PC to equipment.
The USB-i485 converter can be configured for four-wire (Full Duplex) RS-422 and RS-485 or two-wire (Half Duplex) networks. When operating in two-wire RS-485 the data transfer control is automatically done by the converter.
Two independent and isolated RS-485 networks can be supported by one USB-i485 module thus duplicating the possible number of remote devices. Each RS-485 network can operate in an independent direction allowing for full duplex RS-485 connection.
Features:
- USB V1.1 Plug and Play.
- Appears as a serial (COM) port
- Wide operating system support:
- Supports Windows 98/ME/XP/2000/CE/Vista/7, 32 bit and 64 bit
- Supports Mac OS 8.6 to OS X
- Linux 2.4.20 or later.
- Full Duplex RS-422, dual (combined) half duplex RS-485 or full duplex RS-485 interface
- Jumper selected RS-485 / RS-422.
- Automatic flow control for RS-485 Half Duplex.
- 120 Ω internal resistors termination enabled by jumpers.
- Data transmission and reception LED indicators
- Powered from the USB port.
- A 1.5 m cable with plugs mini-B and A is provided with the module.
Specifications:
| Transmission rate: | 300 bps to 1 Mbps |
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| Maximum RS-485/RS-422 cable length: | 1200 m |
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| Max. Devices in the RS-485 network: | Half Duplex: 2 x 32 devices
Full Duplex: 32 devices |
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| Power Consumption: | ≤100 mA |
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| Isolation (USB to serial interfaces): | 1500 VDC |
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| RS-485/RS-433 Bus Protection: | ±60 VDC, 15 kV ESD |
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| USB Connection: | Mini-B |
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| RS-485/RS-422 connector: | Screw terminal for ≤1.5 mm² (≤16 AWG) wires. |
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| Enclosure: | 70 × 60 × 18 mm ABS |
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| Environmental: | 0 to 70 °C, 10 to 90% RH, non-condensing. |
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Documents:
Download datasheet
Manual and Drivers come with the converter on a small CD, but can also be downloaded here.
Weight: 0.25 kg
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