EECI CO-485USB Technical Reference

Usb to rs-485 converter

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CO-485USB
USB to RS-485
CONVERTER
TECHNICAL REFERENCE
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PHONE...................
(937) 349-6000
ORDERS................
(800) 842-7714
TECH SUPPORT...
(937) 349-6000
E-mail.....................
sales@eeci.com
www.eeci.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Specifications, Description and Technical Support..... page 1
Connection Diagram................................................... page 2
Set-Up & Testing......................................................... page 3 & 4
Power Supply Shunts................................................. page 5
Trouble-Shooting......................................................... page 5
Connecting to the AR-16 Relay Interface.................... page 6 & 8
Connecting to the ADC-4, ADC-16 and STA-16.......... page 7
Warranty...................................................................... page 9
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Supply....................... Selectable
(Option1) 5VDC (powered from USB port)
(Option2) 6 to 24VDC wall adapter (provides isolation)
(Option3) 5VDC external supply (provides isolation)
Channels.............................. 1 channel, Full Duplex, 4 wire (2 twisted pairs)
Expansion Capability............ EX-8M Expansion card (adds 8 relays, 8 inputs or combinations)
(requires Windows XP service pack 3 up to Windows 8.1 versions)
Computer Interface..............
USB only (Windows ME, 2000, Server 2003 or later (32 and 64 bit versions)
includes Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 and Windows Server
Weight.................................
1.5 ounces
Size...................................... 2.375 inches by 3.1 inches
The CO-485USB connects to any available USB port on a Windows computer or laptop and converts signal levels to
the RS-485 standard. The CO-485USB operates in full duplex mode (4 wire, 2 twisted pairs), transmitting and
receiving at the same time.
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  • Page 1 1.5 ounces Size........2.375 inches by 3.1 inches DESCRIPTION The CO-485USB connects to any available USB port on a Windows computer or laptop and converts signal levels to Click for more info: www.eeci.com/co-485usbp.htm the RS-485 standard. The CO-485USB operates in full duplex mode (4 wire, 2 twisted pairs), transmitting and receiving at the same time.
  • Page 2 The balloon message may also indicate that a driver has been located on your system and is being installed and after * grounds cable shield and TransZorbs which a com port is assigned to the CO-485USB. If this occurs then make note of the com port for step 4 and proceed to step 2.
  • Page 3 CO-485USB to partially function and/or with erratic operation. (2) Verify that the Prolific USB to Serial Comm Port entry is the com port used by your CO-485USB. You may do this by watching the entry in Device Manager and unplugging your CO-485USB from your computer USB port.
  • Page 4 RS-485 TERMINAL CONNECTIONS RS-485 TERMINAL CONNECTIONS for a single AR-16 NOTE: On cards equipped with a resetting fuse, the fuse is the yellow ADC-4 disc located near the terminal block. ADC-8 When the fuse is tripped due to a ADC-16 short or overload, the fuse may be reset by correcting the short and STA-8...
  • Page 5 BE INSTALLED IN THE LAST AR-16 BE INSTALLED IN THE LAST AR-16 Important: Observe Polarity The CO-485USB USB to RS-485 Converter is warranted against factory defects for a period of 90 days from the date (SEE ABOVE) (SHOWN ABOVE) of purchase. The CO-485USB has proven to be extremely reliable in actual operation during field tests. We...
  • Page 6 ELECTRONIC ENERGY CONTROL, INC. 14960 Maple Ridge Rd Milford Center OH 43045-9016 (937) 349-6000 PHONE*....(800) 842-7714 ORDERS....TECH SUPPORT... (937) 349-6000 E-mail*....cst@eeci.com https://www.eeci.com web*......*International & Domestic Copyright 2016 - 2021 Electronic Energy Control, Inc. All Rights Reserved...

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