USB-COM485-PLUS1

USB-COM-PLUS Modules

The USB-COM-PLUS modules provide a simple method of adapting legacy serial devices with RS232, RS422 or RS485 interfaces to modern USB ports.

Supports Windows Server 2008, Server 2003, Vista, XP, 2000, Linux, Mac OS X and Windows CE. All modules are CE/FCC approved.

USB-COM-PLUS Modules

USB-COM232-PLUS1 USB-COM232-PLUS2 USB-COM232-PLUS4 USB-COM422-PLUS1 USB-COM422-PLUS2 USB-COM485-PLUS1 USB-COM485-PLUS2

USB-COM485-PLUS1

The USB-COM485-Plus1 module is a single channel USB to RS485 communication device. The integrated electronics of the USB-COM485-PLUS1 utilise the FTDI FT232R and includes RS485 level shifters plus Power/TXD/RXD LEDs to provide a visual indication of data traffic through the module.

The module uses a standard USB-B device connector for connection to an upstream host or hub port. RS485-level signals, including RTS/CTS modem handshake signals, are available on an industry-standard DE-9P connector.
The module is powered from the host USB port and therefore does not require an external power supply.
Pin 9 of the DE-9P connector provides 5V power to external devices. The maximum power is 250mA dependent upon the capabilities of the USB host.
Local Echo of data may be enabled or disabled.
The maximum RS485-level data rate is 3Mbps.
The product works with the royalty free FTDI drivers for Windows, MAC, Linux.
The USB-COM485-PLUS1 is fully RoHS compliant and is CE and FCC approved.
Operating temperature range -40^oC to +85^oC.

USB-COM485-PLUS1