Advantech USB-4600 Series User Manual

Advantech USB-4600 Series User Manual

2/4-port rs-232/422/485 to usb converters with esd surge protection

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USB-4600 Series
2/4-port RS-232/422/485 to USB
Converters with ESD Surge
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  • Page 1 User Manual USB-4600 Series 2/4-port RS-232/422/485 to USB Converters with ESD Surge Protection...
  • Page 2 No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Advantech Co., Ltd. Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable. How- ever, Advantech Co., Ltd.
  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications when shielded cables are used for external wiring. We recommend the use of shielded cables. This kind of cable is available from Advantech. Please contact your local supplier for ordering information.
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    The sound pressure level at the operator's position according to IEC 704-1:1982 is no more than 70 dB (A). DISCLAIMER: This set of instructions is given according to IEC 704-1. Advantech disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements contained herein.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Uninstalling the Drivers ................11 Chapter Settings ..........13 Serial Configuration................. 14 Changing the Port Number ..............15 Chapter Signal Connection ......17 Pin Assignment ..................18 LED Status ....................18 Table 4.1: LED Indicator Status Description......18 USB-4600 Series User Manual...
  • Page 6 USB-4600 Series User Manual...
  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter Introduction...
  • Page 8: Overview

    Overview Advantech’s USB-4600 Series of serial to USB converters are the easies, the most reliable way to add serial ports to a PC. To attach the USB-4602B/4602BM/4604B/ 4604BM to a PC, you don’t need to open the chassis or power down your PC. After installing the driver, connect the USB converters to your computer, will instantly get extra high-speed RS-232/422/485 ports.
  • Page 9: Mechanism

    Windows 2000/XP/2003 1.3.7 Environment Operating Temperature 0 ~ 55° C (32 ~ 131° F) Storage Temperature -25 ~ 80° C (-13 ~ 176° F) Operating Humidity 20 ~ 95% (non-condensing) Storage Humidity 5 ~ 95% (non-condensing) Dimensions USB-4600 Series User Manual...
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  • Page 11: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter Installation...
  • Page 12: Driver Installation

    Driver Installation We strongly recommend you install the driver before you insert the USB-4600 Series into USB port of your PC, since this will guarantee a smooth installation process. 2.1.1 Steps for Driver Setup Insert your companion CD-ROM disc into your CD-RAM drive and double click- ing the small icon on the companion CD After executing the USB_ICOM.exe, the InstallShield Wizard starts to install the...
  • Page 13 “Next” to Continue. Then the driver installation is done. After the installation, you will find the readme.htm in the following path. C:\Program Files\Advantech\ICOM\USB ICOM\Readme\Readme.htm There are some FAQs about how to install / uninstall / configure the module. USB-4600 Series User Manual...
  • Page 14: Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation When the USB-4600 Series plug into the USB port, the Found New Hardware Wizard would show up. Through the Wizard, the module could be installed step by step. Windows will automatically detect the USB devices and try to install the driver.
  • Page 15: Verifying Driver Setup

    If your device has not been properly installed, there will be an exclama- tion mark (!) on the device name to indicatea conflicting device. If this is the case, just remove that device and start the driver installation process all over again. USB-4600 Series User Manual...
  • Page 16: Limitations

    / disconnection to the USB devices. In this situation, it is necessary to input the external voltage to the 2-pin green connector for power input. Generally, if you attach several USB-4600 Series Converters on your PC and the serial ports are running at high speed such as 921.6 kbps, the CPU loading would become too high to run smoothly.
  • Page 17: Uninstalling The Drivers

    The "Upgrade Device Driver Wizard" will help you to upgrade device driver. Note! If you have 2 or more Advantech USB to Serial Converter installed, the above upgrade method won't take effect. You can do follow below steps: a. Unplug all Advantech USB to Serial Converters.
  • Page 18 Choose “Remove” and click “Next ” button Click “OK” button to confirm uninstall message. The driver uninstallation is complete. USB-4600 Series User Manual...
  • Page 19: Chapter 3 Settings

    Chapter Settings...
  • Page 20: Serial Configuration

    Serial Configuration Choose “Advantech USB Serial Port” in Control Panel/System/Device Manager Press right button and choose “Properties” You can change the serial configuration setting “Bits per second/Data bits/ Parity/Stop bits/Flow control” in here. If your product model is USB-4602BM or USB-4604BM, you can choose Serial port Type on the setting tab.
  • Page 21: Changing The Port Number

    Click "OK" button to save your settings. Note! If you select a port number that has been occupied by other ports (marked as "in use"), the port previously using this port number won't work until you remove and reinstall it. USB-4600 Series User Manual...
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  • Page 23: Chapter 4 Signal Connection

    Chapter Signal Connection...
  • Page 24: Pin Assignment

    Device not ready for work Device ready for work Device not ready for work Slow Blinking Device initialization Fast Blinking Device working Device ready for work Device not ready for work Slow Blinking Device initialization Fast Blinking Device working USB-4600 Series User Manual...
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  • Page 26 No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior written permis- sion of the publisher. All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. © Advantech Co., Ltd. 2008...

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