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DESCRIPTION
The USB-485C is a bi-directional USB powered USB to RS485/RS422 converter with built-in 120 ohm termination option, which makes a half-duplex RS485 or a full-duplex RS422 available to a PC via the USB port. The USB-485C a DB9 male connector on the RS485/RS422 port, and a USB type A female on the USB port. The adapter is powered from the USB port and no external power is needed. USB cable, two terminal blocks, and drivers are included in the package. This converter operates from 300 baud to 1 mbps.
The USB-485C uses the latest FTDI chipset and is fully compatible with (32 /64 bits) versions of Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP, and 98: Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012 R2, 2012, 2008 R2, 2008, 2003 R2, 2003 Mac 10.3 â€" 10.15, and Linux.
FEATURES
- Plug-and-Play (Hot-pluggable)
- Adds one RS-485/RS-422 Port Using One USB Port
- Two Optional Terminal Block Included
- Built-in Optional 120 Ohm Termination
- USB 1.1 and 2.0 Compatible
- Port Powered - No External Power Needed
- Supports 300 baud to 1 mbps
- 3 Feet (1m) Cable for Convenience
- Transmit/Receive LED Indicators
- Data Direction Auto-turnaround - No Flow Control Necessary
- Internal 128/385 Byte TX/RX Buffers
- No IRQs, IO, DMA Required. No IRQ Conflicts
- Supports Remote Wakeup and Power Management
- Easy to Install Included Drivers
- Built-in 600W Surge and 15KV Static Protection
- MTBF(Mean Time Before Failure): 421,972 Hours
- 5 Year Manufacturer's Warranty
- RoHS 3, CE, FCC and REACH Certified
PRODUCT COMPLIANCES
![USB to RS422 Adapter](../../../images/products/usb_adapters/USB-485C/serial_USB_485C_1_lg-new.jpg)
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DATASHEETS
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COMMUNICATION | |
STANDARDS: | USB 2.0 and 1.1 Standards - RS-485 and RS-422 Standards |
OPERATING SYSTEM: | Windows 8.1 (32/64), Windows 8 (32/64), Windows 7 (32/64), Vista (32/64), Server 2012, Server 2008 R2, Server 2008, Server 2003, XP (32/64), 2000, 98Se, CE, Mac 8/9/X, Linux and Android |
BAUD RATES: | From 300 baud To 1 mbps |
CONNECTOR TYPES: | USB Side: Type A Female and RS-485/RS-422 Side: DB9 Male or 3 or 5 Position Terminal Block |
DISTANCE: | USB Side: 10 ft (3m) and RS-485/RS-422 Side: 4000 ft (1.2m) |
LED INDICATIONS: | RS-485/RS-422: TX (Red) and RX (Green) |
DRIVERS: | FTDI Drivers are included in package |
ELECTRICAL | |
POWER SOURCE: | Port Powered From USB Port |
CURRENT CONSUMPTION: | Less Than 100 mA |
STATIC PROTECTION: | 15KV Electric Static Discharge (ESD) Protection |
SURGE PROTECTION: | 600W Surge Protection |
MECHANICAL | |
WEIGHT: | 2.7oz (76 grams) |
DIMENSIONS: |
RS-485
Housing Without Terminal Block: 1.98 X 1.43 X 0.72 in (50.2 X 36.2 X 18.2 mm) RS-485 Housing With Terminal Block: 3.03 X 1.43 X 0.72 in (76.9 X 36.2 X 18.2 mm) |
ENVIRONMENTAL | |
OPERATING TEMP.: | 14ºF to 140ºF (-10ºC to 60ºC) |
STORAGE TEMP.: | -40ºF to 185ºF (-40ºC to 85ºC) |
OPERATING HUMIDITY: | 5% To 95% - No Condensation |
QUALITY | |
PRODUCT SAFETY: | CE, FCC and RoHS Conformance Certified |
QUALITY MANAGEMENT: | Manufactured and Distributed to ISO 9001:2015 QMS |
MEAN TIME BEFORE FAILURE: | 421,972 Hours |
RELIABILITY: | Low Failure Rate - 99+% Reliability Since Inception |
WARRANTY: | 5 Year Replacement Warranty |
RS485 / RS422 SIDE DB9 MALE OR 5-WAY TERMINAL BLOCK
RS485 | D- | D+ | GND | ||
RS422 | T- | T+ | R+ | R- | GND |
Function | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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TERMINATION GUIDE
The USB-485C terminal block has an optional built-in 120 ohm termination. 120 ohm termination is an advanced feature typically used to reduce noise and signal reflections. It is recommended to use 120 Ohm termination if you are exceeding 600 feet in distance, 19.6K baud or in a noisy environment. The terminal blocks are shipped with 120 Ohm termination off but can be turned on using the convenient jumper setting located on the left bottom of the terminal block.
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3 Position With 120 Ohm Off
![](../../../images/products/rs232_to_rs485/con-485-pe9/gallery/terminal-block_3_120_on.jpg)
3 Position With 120 Ohm On
![](../../../images/products/rs232_to_rs422/con-422-pe9/gallery/terminal-block_5_120_off.jpg)
5 Position With 120 Ohm Off
![](../../../images/products/rs232_to_rs422/con-422-pe9/gallery/terminal-block_5_120_on.jpg)
5 Position With 120 Ohm On
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Using one USB-485C unit:
- Perform a loop back test on one unit:
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- Connect the TX+ to RX+ and TX- to RX- on two USB-485C RS-422 port.
- Connect the USB connector on the cable to the USB port of the computer
- Install the USB-485C FTDI driver on the computer per instructions provided.
- Running a hyper terminal program on the PC, send ASCII characters to the USB-485C converter from one PC port, and check that the characters are received at the same PC port. This tests that the transmit and receive functions of the USB-485C unit is working properly.
- When there is constant RX data you should see the GREEN light blink.& When there is constant TX data you should see the RED light blink.
Using two USB-485C units:
- Check that all connections comply with the connection diagrams.
- Perform a loop back test on two units:
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- Connect the D+ to D+ and D- to D- on the USB-485C RS-485 ports.
- Connect the two USB connectors to the USB ports of the computers.
- Install the USB-485C FTDI driver on the computer per instructions provided.
- Running hyper terminal programs on both PCs, send ASCII characters to the USB-485C converter from one PC port, and check that the characters are received at the 2nd PC port. Repeat the test in the opposite direction. This tests that the transmit and receive functions of both USB-485C units are working properly.
- When there is constant RX data you should see the GREEN light blink.& When there is constant TX data you should see the RED light blink.
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Below are some of the USB to RS485 / RS422 Adapter applications.
USB TO RS485 MODE OPTION:
![](../../../images/products/usb_adapters/USB-485C/applications/Techdrawing-USB-485C-2.jpg)
FIGURE 1: EXTENDING THE USB DATA DISTANCE IN RS485 MODE
![](../../../images/products/usb_adapters/USB-485C/applications/Techdrawing-USB-485C.jpg)
FIGURE 2: MASTER / SLAVE MULTI-DROP CONFIGURATION IN RS485 MODE
USB TO RS422 MODE OPTION:
![](../../../images/products/usb_adapters/USB-485C/applications/Techdrawing-USB-485C-3.jpg)
FIGURE 2: EXTENDING THE USB DATA DISTANCE IN RS422 MODE
![](../../../images/products/usb_adapters/USB-485C/applications/Techdrawing-USB-485C-4.jpg)