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USB to RS-485 Mini-converter Assembly
USB to RS-485 Mini-converter Assembly The Click USB to RS-485 mini-converter assembly makes it easy to connect your computer to your sensors and Click devices. Simply plug the adapter’s pre-wired jumper cable into the RJ-11 jack on certain Click devices, then use the included USB cable to connect from the adapter to your computer. Features ˿˿ Converts between RS-485, which is the protocol used by all Click devices, and USB so you can connect to your computer’s USB ports ˿˿ Backward-compatible USB 2.0 has data rate of up to 12 Mbps ˿˿ RS-485 has data rates of up to 921.6 Kbps ˿˿ Comes with a 5-ft. (1.5-m) jumper cable pre-wired to the adapter’s removable screw terminal block ˿˿ Also comes with a 3.3-ft. (1-m) USB
cable with a type A connector for plugging into your computer and a type B connector for plugging into the adapter ˿˿ Necessary drivers are provided on included CD
USB
A(-) B(+) A(-) B(+) GND
WX-500-0221
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USB to RS-485 Mini-converter Assembly Technical Specifications Physical ˿˿ ˿˿ ˿˿ ˿˿ ˿˿ ˿˿
Weight: 0.23 lb (104.3 g) Physical dimensions: 2.6 x 1.3 x 0.6 in. (6.5 x 3.2 x 1.6 cm) Material: plastic Ambient operating temperature: 32°F to 158°F (0°C to 70°C) Storage temperature: -40°F to 185°F (-40°C to 85°C) Humidity: up to 95% RH (non-condensing)
Power ˿˿ Source: USB port ˿˿ Input voltage: 5 VDC ˿˿ Power consumption: ~ 0.5 W
Ordering Information USB to RS-485 mini-converter assembly 100-0281
Wavetronix
78 East 1700 South Provo, UT 84606 801.734.7200
[email protected] www.wavetronix.com
Connections ˿˿ Device has the following connection points: ̀̀ Removable terminal block for RS-485 (5 positions, 28 to 16 AWG wires); comes pre-wired to jumper cable ̀̀ USB type B female
Communication ˿˿ Converts between RS-485 and USB ˿˿ RS-485 specifications: ̀̀ Five wires: transmit A (-), transmit B (+), receive A (-), receive B (+), ground ̀̀ Data rate: up to 921.6 Kbps ˿˿ USB specifications: ̀̀ Standard: 2.0 (backward compatible) ̀̀ Data rate: 12 Mbps
Configuration Software ˿˿ Drivers necessary for operations are included on CD ˿˿ Drivers available for Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP and Vista
Regulatory ˿˿ Approvals: FCC, CE
Accessories ˿˿ Includes the following: ̀̀ CD with necessary drivers ̀̀ 3.3-ft. (1-m) USB cable with 1 type A connector and 1 type B connector ̀̀ 5-ft. (1.5-m) RS-485 jumper cable with RJ-11 connector; other end is pre-wired to removable terminal block on adapter
Warranty ˿˿ One-year warranty against material and workmanship defect (see Click Warranty datasheet for complete details)
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USB to RS-485 Mini-converter Assembly
USB to RS-485 Mini-converter Assembly Bid Specification 1.0 General. This item shall govern the purchase of a serial to USB adapter equivalent to the Wavetronix Click USB to RS-485 mini-converter assembly. 2 .0 Product Description. The adapter shall convert between USB and RS-485, allowing devices that are communicating via RS485 to be connected to and accessed by a computer. 3.0 Physical. The adapter shall not exceed 0.23 lbs. (104.3 g) in weight. The adapter shall not exceed 2.6 x 1.3 x 0.6 in. (6.5 x 3.2 x 1.6 cm) in its physical dimensions. The adapter shall operate in the temperature range of 32°F to 158°F (0°C to 70°C). The adapter shall be able to stored in the temperature range of -40°F to 185°F (-40°C to 85°C). The adapter shall operate in humidity up to 95% RH. 4.0 Power. The adapter shall receive power from the connected computer via the USB port. The adapter shall operate using an average of 0.5 W of power at 5 VDC. 5.0 Connections. The adapter shall have a removable 5-position screw terminal block for RS-485; this terminal block shall come pre-wired to a jumper cable. The adapter shall also have a USB type B female connector for USB communication. 6.0 Communication. The adapter shall convert between RS-485 and USB. The adapter shall use five-wire RS-485 with a data rate of up to 921.6 Kbps. The adapter shall use backward-compatible USB 2.0 with a data rate of up to 12 Mbps. 7 .0 Configuration Software. The drivers necessary to use the adapter with a computer shall be included on a CD. Drivers shall be available for use with Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP and Vista. 8.0 Regulatory. The adapter shall be FCC- and CE-approved. 9.0 Accessories. The adapter shall come with the following accessories:
• The CD that includes the drivers necessary to use the adapter with a computer • A 3.3-ft. (1-m) USB cable with a type A connector on one end and a type B connector on the other • A 5-ft. (1.5-m) RS-485 jumper cable with an RJ-11 connector; the other end shall be pre-wired to the removable terminal block on the adapter
10.0 Warranty. The adapter shall be warranted to be free from material and workmanship defects for a period of one year from date of shipment.
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