Black Box IC832A Installation Manual

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Connect RS-485 Devices to your USB Port
Perfect for Field Service Applications
Small – Fits easily into any laptop bag
USB Port Powered
USB 2.0 (12 Mbps) Compatible
RS-485 Data rates up to 921.6 Kbps
Removable Terminal Block for Easy Wiring
High Retention USB Connector
Supports Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, & Vista
Universal Serial Bus (USB) has become the
connectivity workhorse of today's PCs, replacing the
familiar serial ports. However, many commercial
and industrial devices still use the RS-485 interface.
To connect these devices to modern PCs, you need
a simple and reliable conversion solution. The
IC832A and IC833A offer this solution in a space
saving, USB Port powered package. Simply plug
the converter into an available USB port on your
computer or USB hub and install the drivers
supplied on CD ROM. The device will show up as
an additional COM port in the Windows Device
Manager which is fully compatible with your
Windows applications. A one meter USB cable is
included.
Black Box Corporation - 1000 Park Drive - Lawrence, PA 15055-1018
To contact us about Black Box products or services:
IC832A & IC833A
USB to RS-485 Mini-Converter
Tech Support and Ordering: 724-746-5500 - Fax: 724-746-0746

Specifications

Serial Technology
RS-485 2-Wire Data A(-), Data B(+), Ground
RS-485 4-Wire TDA(-), TDB(+), RDA(-), RDB(+), Ground
Connector Removable Terminal Block (28 to 16 AWG)
Data Rate Up to 460.8 Kbps
USB Technology
Connector USB Type B Female (High Retention)
Standard 2.0 (Backward Compatible)
Data Rate 12 Mbps
Source USB Port
Input Voltage 5 VDC
Consumption ~ 0.5 W (Low power device, draws less than
100 mA)
Software
Driver CD Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, Vista
Mechanical
Dimensions 2.6 x 1.3 x .6 in (6.5 x 3.2 x 1.6 cm)
Enclosure In-line mounted, plastic
Weight 0.23 lbs (104.3 g) with USB Cable
Environmental
Operating Temp 32 to 158°F (0 to70 °C)
Storage Temp -40 to 185 °F (-40 to 85 °C)
Op Humidity 0 to 95 % (Non-condensing)
MTBF 1869313 hours
MTBF Method Parts Count Reliability Prediction
Regulatory
Approvals FCC, CE

Ordering Information

IC832A USB to RS-485 Mini-Converter
IC833A USB to RS-485 Mini-Converter
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p/n 8024 Rev 001
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