Omega Engineering OMG-USB-232-4 User Manual

Four port rs-232 to usb adaptor

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OMG-USB-232-4
Four Port RS-232 to USB Adaptor

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  • Page 1 User’ s Guide Shop online at www.omega.com e-mail: info@omega.com OMG-USB-232-4 Four Port RS-232 to USB Adaptor...
  • Page 2 OMEGAnet Online Service ® www.omega.com Servicing North America: USA: One Omega Drive, P.O. Box 4047 Stamford CT 06907-0047 ISO 9001 Certified TEL: (203) 359-1660 e-mail: info@omega.com Canada: 976 Bergar Laval (Quebec) H7L 5A1, Canada TEL: (514) 856-6928 e-mail: info@omega.ca For immediate technical or application assistance: USA and Canada: Sales Service: 1-800-826-6342 / 1-800-TC-OMEGA Customer Service: 1-800-622-2378 / 1-800-622-BEST...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents ...1 NTRODUCTION ... 1 VERVIEW ’ ... 1 NCLUDED ...2 NSTALLATION PERATING YSTEM NSTALLATION ... 2 YSTEM NSTALLATION ...4 ONFIGURATION LECTRICAL NTERFACE ...5 ECHNICAL ESCRIPTION ... 5 EATURES RS-232 (DB-9 Male)... 5 ...6 PECIFICATIONS NVIRONMENTAL PECIFICATIONS ... 6 ANUFACTURING ...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    USB both in terms of hardware and operating system. What’s Included The OMG-USB-232-4 is shipped with the following items. If any of these items is missing or damaged, contact the supplier. OMG-USB-232-4 USB to RS-232 Serial I/O Adapter...
  • Page 5: Installation

    Windows. The OMG-USB-232-4 can be connected to any upstream type “A” port either at the PC host or an upstream hub. The OMG-USB-232-4 is hot pluggable, meaning there is no need to power down your computer prior to installation.
  • Page 6 You can access your new COM: ports by using the assigned COM: identifiers as shown above. In this case, it is COM3, 4, 5 and 6. However, this assignment will vary from system to system. At this point, the hardware is recognized and ready to use. OMG-USB-232-4 Page 3...
  • Page 7: Configuration

    Configuration Configuration Electrical Interface Selection Each of the four ports on the OMG-USB-232-4 is pre-configured as an RS-232 interface. Simply install the included software and connect the adapter to your USB port. The device is immediately recognized by the system. At that point, connect the adapter to your target device (i.e.
  • Page 8: Technical Description

    Technical Description The OMG-USB-232-4 utilizes four USB UARTs. These chips feature programmable baud rate, data format, 128 byte Dual Port TX Buffer, and 384 byte Dual Port RX Buffer. The RS-232 transceiver supports data rates up to 460.8K baud. Features Hot pluggable device that does not require opening the case No system resources are required (i.e.
  • Page 9: Specifications

    500 mA per port. Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) Greater than 150,000 hours. (Calculated) Physical Dimensions Package Length Package Width Package Height OMG-USB-232-4 Specifications Storage -20º to 70º C (-4º to 158º F) 10 to 90% R.H. Non-Condensing 7.06 inches...
  • Page 10: Appendixa - Troubleshooting

    LED’s flashing as well as seeing echoed data on the screen. The loopback test first transmits a HEX pattern, 55AA, and then a ASCII string of data. If this test passes, then the OMG-USB-232-4 is ready for use in your application.
  • Page 11: Appendix B - How To Get Assistance

    DAS-IEEE. RETURN AUTHORIZATION MUST BE OBTAINED FROM OMEGA BEFORE RETURNED MERCHANDISE WILL BE ACCEPTED. AUTHORIZATION CAN BE OBTAINED BY CALLING OMEGA CUSTOMER SERVICE AND REQUESTING AN AUTHORIZED RETURN (AR) NUMBER. OMG-USB-232-4 Appendix B – How To Get Assistance Page 8...
  • Page 12: Appendix C - Electrical Interface

    (ground) to determine binary logic states. The RS-232 and the EIA/TIA-574 specification define two types of interface circuits, Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) and Data Circuit-Terminating Equipment (DCE). The OMG-USB-232-4 is a DTE device. OMG-USB-232-4...
  • Page 13: Appendix D - Asynchronous Communications

    The data rate and communication parameters for asynchronous communications have to be the same at both the transmitting and receiving ends. The communication parameters are baud rate, parity, number data bits character, OMG-USB-232-4 Odd, Even Remain Idle or Unused next start bit STOP...
  • Page 14: Appendix E - Compliance Notices

    This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet Appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences de Règlement sur le matériel du Canada OMG-USB-232-4 Appendix E - Compliance Notices Page 11...
  • Page 15: Emc Directive Statement

    Always use cabling provided with this product if possible. If no cable is provided or if an alternate cable is required, use high quality shielded cabling to maintain compliance with EMC directives. OMG-USB-232-4 Appendix E - Compliance Notices technology equipment ‘Safety...
  • Page 16 OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC. warrants this unit to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 13 months from date of purchase. OMEGA’s WARRANTY adds an additional one (1) month grace period to the normal one (1) year product warranty to cover handling and shipping time. This ensures that OMEGA’s customers receive maximum coverage on each product.
  • Page 17: Data Acquisition

    Where Do I Find Everything I Need for Process Measurement and Control? OMEGA…Of Course! Shop online at www.omega.com TEMPERATURE Thermocouple, RTD & Thermistor Probes, Connectors, Panels & Assemblies Wire: Thermocouple, RTD & Thermistor Calibrators & Ice Point References Recorders, Controllers & Process Monitors Infrared Pyrometers PRESSURE, STRAIN AND FORCE Transducers &...

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