USBPort

Interfaces

2 or 4 RS232 / RS422 / RS485 asynchronous serial ports for USB 2.0

RS signals

RS232 mode : TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DCD, DTR, RI & GND
RS422 mode : A, A’, B, B’ & GND – RS485 mode : AA’, BB’ & GND

Format

Asynchronous 5, 6, 7 or 8 bits per character 1, 1^1/2, 2 stop bits

Even, odd, mark, space or no parity

Data rate

From 300 Kbps to 3 Mbps on each port

FIFOS

TX: 128 bytes, RX: 384 bytes on each port

Hand-shake

Hardware hand-shake (RTS/CTS) and/or software hand-shake (XON/XOFF) with automatic line direction control in the RS485 mode.

RS connectors

5-point screw-in terminal for each RS422/RS485 port, male SUB D9 connector for RS232

Protection

15KV ESD protection with HF signal filtering, CE standards

Isolation

1500Vrms optic isolation on RS422/RS485 serial ports

Signaling

2 LEDs per port to monitor TxD & RxD signals activity, one LED for power supply

Power supply

USB bus powered of from an external power source (+9 to +36VDC) on jack or Phoenix connector. USBPort/x enables to chain other USB devices and thus power other USB equipments from the product.

Operating systems

Windows 2000, 2003, XP, VISTA, SEVEN and Linux (please consult us for other OS)

Consumption

2.5W for the 2-port version, 3.5W for the 4-port version

Configuring

“Plug & Play” equipment, quick & easy Windows installation, RS232 / RS422 / RS485 mode, polarization and line termination are switches configurable

EMC

NF EN 55022 residential emission, NF EN 61000-6-2 industrial immunity

Environment

Operating temperature from -40°C to +70°C, storage -40°C to +80°C, 0 to 95% relative humidity without condensation

Installation

Metal case for panel mounting, 35 mm Din Rail mounting accessories available optionally

Dimensions

USBPort/2: 168 mm (L) x 112 mm (W) x 26 mm (H)

USBPort/4: 168 mm (L) x 112 mm (W) x 42 mm (H)

Weight

445 g for the 2-port version, 610 g for the 4-port version

USBPort/2

Isolated 2-port RS232/RS422/RS485 serial Hub, power from USB bus or from an external power source +9VDC to +36VDC, 2 meter USB type A/B cable provided

USBPort/4

Isolated 4-port RS232/RS422/RS485 serial Hub, power from USB bus or from an external power source +9VDC to +36VDC, 2 meter USB type A/B cable and PWS-12 supplied

Accessories :

PWS12-UNI

Optional external power adapter 220VAC ↔ 12VDC (12W) for USBPort/2 (required when chaining several devices on the same USB port or when the USB HUB delivers less than 500 mA)