USB-COM-4SM

The USB-COM-4SM is a four-port asynchronous serial communication adapter designed for use with any computer system equipped with a USB port. Multiple peripherals such as POS, barcode scanners, scales, date-entry terminals, data acquisition modules, and automation equipment can now be recognized and used on a single USB port. Simply install the included software and connect the unit to your USB port. It instantly provides four RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 serial ports which can be selected on a port by port basis. It is now easier than ever to add serial ports and serial devices to any application along with easy plug-and-play and hot-swapping features.

The unit enclosure is 7.5 inches wide by 4.35 inches deep by 1.2 inches high. The adapter is supplied with a 6 foot USB cable and has four male DB9 connectors with jack-screws for secure cable connections. The DB9 and USB connectors are conveniently located at the back of the unit and the front panel features an easy-to-read LED display indicating serial port activity and USB status. Port protocol is configured by opening the enclosure and configuring jumpers on the circuit board.

Type FT232 UARTs are used as asynchronous communication elements. This includes 384-byte receive / 128-byte transmit FIFO buffers for high data throughput and to protect against lost data in multitasking systems.

Crystal oscillators located on the card permit precise baud rate capability up to 230.4K for use in RS-232 mode, using ICL3243 type drivers. Speeds up to 921.6K are achievable using RS-422 & RS-485. The driver/receivers used are type SP491 which are capable of driving long communication lines at high baud rates. They can drive up to ±60 mA on balanced lines and receive inputs as low as 200 mV differential signal superimposed on common mode noise of +12V to -7V. In case of communication conflict, the driver/receivers feature thermal shutdown.

APPLICATIONS

• Point of Sale (POS) Retail
• Industrial Automation and Control
• Data Acquisition
• Serial Instrumentation
• Laboratory Research
• Remote Access
• Data Collection

Software

A Complete Software Support Package is provided including an easy to use terminal program for testing out your COM ports. This package contains sample programs and source code in Visual Basic, Delphi, C++ Builder, and Visual C++ for Windows. Also incorporated is a graphical setup program in Windows. The adapter installs as Standard COM ports in all Windows and Linux operating systems. Supported operating systems include Windows, Linux, WinCE.net, Mac OS-8, OS-9, OS-X. Use in other operating systems may also be supported, contact Factory.

Drivers and Downloads

Full list of available Downloads: Software Packages, Drivers, Manuals, and other documents

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Custom Software

ACCES also offers Custom Software Services for our products. Our prices are unbelievably low, often as inexpensive as free! If you need something tweaked to support your needs, or an entire enterprise application developed from scratch, it is definitely worth your time to inquire with us, first.

Further information about available ACCES Software:

Redistributing Windows Drivers

A list of ACCES drivers and the files that compose them under different versions of Windows, so you can easily redistribute ACCES cards and drivers.

Specifications

Communications Interface

• I/O Connections: There are 9 pins per port including common grounds. All RS-232 signals are supported and present at the DB9 connectors.
  • RS-422 data signals – Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, GND
  • RS-485 data signals – 2 wire: Tx/Rx+, Tx/Rx-, GND
    4 wire: Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, GND
    Jumper selectable termination
• Serial Data Rates: Up to 230.4K bps, asynchronous for RS-232
  Up to 921.6K bps, asynchronous for RS-422 & RS-485
• Multidrop: Compatible with RS-485 specifications. Up to 32 drivers and receivers allowed on line. Driver / Receivers used are type SP491.
• Character Length, Parity and Stop Interval: 5,6,7, or 8 bits; Even, odd, or none; 1, 1.5, or 2 bits
• Receiver Sensitivity: ±200 mV differential input
• Common Mode Voltage: +12V to -7V
• Transmitter Output Drive: 60 mA with thermal shutdown
• Termination: Jumper selectable per channel for RS-485 mode
• Bias: On-board from factory on transmit lines for RS-485 & RS-422
• USB 2.0 and 1.1 compatible

Environmental

• Operating Temp: 0 to +70°C
• Storage Temp: -50 to +120°C
• Humidity: 5% to 95% RH, non-condensing
• Power: +5 VDC supplied from USB
• Size: 7.5"wide (184.4mm) by 4.35"deep (110.5mm) by 1.16" high (29.5mm)

Regulatory Compliance

• This product is designed to be in full compliance with CE requirements.

 

ORDERING GUIDE
USB-COM-4SM	4 port USB to RS-232/422/485 serial adapter
USB-COM-4S	4 port USB to RS-422 /485 serial adapter
USB-COM232-4	4 port USB to RS-232 serial adapter
Options (call for pricing)
-OEM	board only version (no enclosure)