Danntech PI-USB/RS485 User Manual
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©danntech – PROCESS INSTRUMENTATION 2014 1 | P a g eFilename: USB to RS485 Converter User Manual.docxDate: 14 February 2014Version: 1.0USB to RS485 Converter User ManualDescriptionOur range of USB to RS485 Converters comprises of three types – one where the two wire RS485 connections areelectrically connected to the USB interface (non-isolated) and two others which have galvanic isolation (5kV)between the USB interface and the RS485 interface (isolated). The isolated types come in two models which canoperate at maximum speeds of 500Kbps and 3Mbps.The non-isolated USB to RS485 converter isideal for most applications and environmentssuch as office, laboratory, server rooms andnon-commercial environments. Werecommend the isolated versions for industrialand factory environments where one cannottake the chance of either damaging the PC ordamaging the equipment which you areconnecting to.Drivers for our USB to RS485 converters areavailable for most versions of Windowsincluding Windows 8 and the latest WindowsServer version. Linux and Android drivers are also available. Once the drivers have been installed and theconverter is connected to your computer's USB port, a virtual COM port will be created.Specifications• Drivers for Windows 8 32/64, Windows 7 32/64, Vista 32/64, XP 32/64, Server 2003/8R2 32/64, 2000, ME,98Se, Mac, 8/9/X, Linux.• WHQL compliant COM drivers included.• USB port-powered, no external power needed.• FTDI232 USB chip and Analogue Devices RS485 Driversand Isolator.• UART I/F Supports 7 / 8 Bit Data, 1 / 2 Stop Bits andOdd/Even/Mark/Space/No Parity.• USB Plug and Play with Windows 7 and 8.• Indication LED for TX and RX activity.• Auto detection of data speed.• USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 compatible.• Screw terminal connections for wire 1.5mm2 maximum.• Automatic data direction control.• Typical communications speed: maximum 115.2Kbps at 1,000m.• Up to 32 nodes in network configuration.• Operating temperature -10°C to 60°C.• Internal link for 220Ω termination resistor if required.• Dimensions 70 x 19 x 17 mm (L x W x H).• Packaged dimensions 110 x 100 x 45 mm (W x D x H), weight 60g.• Latest drivers and software are included on the CD or the verylatest are available at:http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htmhttp://www.ftdichip.com/Support/Documents/InstallGuides.htmhttp://www.ftdichip.com/Support/FTDocuments.htm |
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