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UTS-1458B Product Manual

This document provides an installation guide for an RS422/485 to USB serial adapter cable. The cable connects devices using RS422 or RS485 serial communication standards to a computer's USB port. It supports data transfer speeds up to 921.6Kbps and is configured using DIP switches to select the serial standard and termination options. Drivers included on an installation CD allow it to function as a virtual COM port on Windows and Linux systems.

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UTS-1458B Product Manual

This document provides an installation guide for an RS422/485 to USB serial adapter cable. The cable connects devices using RS422 or RS485 serial communication standards to a computer's USB port. It supports data transfer speeds up to 921.6Kbps and is configured using DIP switches to select the serial standard and termination options. Drivers included on an installation CD allow it to function as a virtual COM port on Windows and Linux systems.

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RS422/485 to USB Serial Adapter Cable

Installation Guide

1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this RS422/485 to USB Serial Adapter Cable. It
is an intelligent expansion module that connects to a PC or server via
the Universal Serial Bus (USB), providing high-speed serial connectivity.
The RS485 port supports Auto-Transceiver-Turn-Around feature to
support any kind of application software controlling the transmitter
driver. With its complete software kit, it is an ideal solution for most
critical applications.

Features:
 Provides one RS422/485 Port over USB Port
 Supports 4-wire RS-422 and 2-wire RS-485 applications
 Supports RS-485 Auto Transceiver Turn Around by Unique Featured
ATTATM Hardware
 Supports USB Bus Power
 RS422/485 Baud Rate up to 921.6Kbps
 USB1.1 and USB2.0 Backward Compatible
 Supports DB9-Male Connector
 Hot Swappable and Plug-and-Play Features
 Compact Size for Critical Applications
 Supports Win98S, ME, 2000, XP, 2003, Vista, Linux

From USB
Host Port
To RS422/485 Devices

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RS422/485 to USB Adapter Cable

2. Switch Settings
 RS485 User: Since the factory settings are initially set at 2-wire
RS485 mode. There is no need to change any switch settings
from the default settings.
 RS422 User: Change the mode pin to “422” positions. Keep the
other settings unchanged.
Switch Description:
Switch Switch Name Switch Positions Description
Pin# (Switch States)
1 485/422 485 2-wire RS485 mode
(OFF/ON) (Default)
422 4-wire RS422 mode
2 ECHO/NO ECHO ECHO Transmitting data will be
(OFF/ON) echoed back
NO ECHO No echo data
(Default)
3 NO TERM/TERM NO TERM Termination Resistor is
(OFF/ON) (Default) Disabled
TERM Termination Resistor is
Enabled
4 None(Blank) (OFF) Reserved for Future Use
(OFF/ON) (ON) Reserved for Future Use

 Please note that if the mode were set at “422” mode, the ECHO setting
will take no effect.
 The Echo mode is useful for the application program to detect if the
RS485 bus were in a collision. If the echoed data was not equal to the
transmitted data, then the bus was in a collision.

3. Plugging the Adapter Cable


1. Plug the USB connector (Type-A) of the cable into the USB host
port of your PC or an available USB port on a USB hub.
2. Plug the RS422/485 serial device to the DB9 male connector at
the other end of this adapter cable.
3. Proceed with the next section “Installing Drivers” to install the
virtual COM port drivers for your Operating System.
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RS422/485 to USB Adapter Cable

4. Installing Drivers
The RS422/485 Adapter Cable can be hot-plugged to the USB port of
your computer due to the specifications of USB. It supports the
following operating systems. The drivers are shipped in the
corresponding folder on the supplied driver CD. If you are installing
drivers for Win98, ME, 2000, 2003, XP or Vista, when prompted for the
location of the drivers, specify your CD-ROM drive and the locations
according to the following folder list:

5. Male DB9 Pin Assignments and Cable Wiring


DB9-Male Pin Assignment:

9 Pins Signal
1 5 1 TXD- (DATA-)
2 TXD+ (DATA+)
3 RXD+
4 RXD-
5 GND
6 NC
6 9
7 NC
8 NC
9 NC

NC = No connection

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RS422/485 to USB Adapter Cable

RS422 Cable Wiring:

DB9 (RS422 to USB Cable) (RS422 Device)


1 TXD- 1 TXD-
2 TXD+ 2 TXD+
3 RXD+ 3 RXD+
4 RXD- 4 RXD-
5 GND 5 GND

RS485 Cable Wiring:

DB9 (485 to USB Cable) (RS485 Device)


1 DATA- 1 DATA-
2 DATA+ 2 DATA+
3 NC 3 NC
4 NC 4 NC
5 GND 5 GND

6. Specifications

Type Specifications
Connectors USB type-A, DB9 Male
Cable USB
Number of Ports 1 RS422/485
RS422 Signals TXD+, TXD-, RXD+, RXD-, GND
RS485 Signals (2-wire) DATA+, DATA-, GND
Baud Rate 300 bps to 921.6Kbps
Data Bits 7,8
Stop Bits 1, 2
Parity None, Even, Odd, Mark, Space
Power Requirement 5V/110mA (USB Bus Powered)
Operating Temperature 0 to 55°C(32 to 132°F)
Operating Humidity 5 to 95% RH
Storage Temperature -20 to 85°C (-4 to 185°F)

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