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USB-i485 Converter RS485/RS422 INSTRUCTION MANUAL V1.0x G CE Mark This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. GlobalTestSupply NOVUS AUTOMATION 1/13 www.
All safety recommendations appearing in this manual must be followed to ensure personal safety and prevent damage to the instrument or system. If the instrument is used in a manner other than that specified in this manual, the device’s safety protections may not be effective. GlobalTestSupply NOVUS AUTOMATION 3/13 www.
PRESENTATION The USB-i485 Converter is a cost-effective way to convert RS485 or RS422 industrial buses to a USB interface. When connected to a PC USB port the USB-i485 Converter is automatically detected and is installed as a native COM port, which is compatible with any existing serial communication application.
DIMENSION The USB-i485 Converter has the following dimensions: Fig. 01 – USB-i485 Converter GlobalTestSupply NOVUS AUTOMATION 5/13 www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
(basic driver for USB devices). See the documentation on the device page on our website. The Virtual Driver COM file provides information about how to perform the installation. GlobalTestSupply NOVUS AUTOMATION 6/13 www. .com Find Quality Products Online at:...
The need to install termination resistors depends on the total length of the communication bus and the communication speed (Baud Rate). The USB-i485 Convert has built-in termination resistors, which can be installed by wiring terminals RT1 (8) or RT2 (3) as shown in dashed lines in the last figure.
To set this mode of operation, the MOD terminal (pin 4) must be connected to terminal GND (pin 5). In this mode two pairs of wires are used. Data from the USB-i485 Convert to the networked devices are transmitted through one pair, and the other pair carries data from the devices to the USB-i485 Convert.
CONFLICTS WITH OTHER USB DEVICES UNDER WINDOWS Installation of the USB driver for the USB-i485 converter may result in conflicts with existing USB devices in the computer (mouse or other Serial/USB devices, for example). In this case, follow the procedure below to restore functionality of the affected device: o to the Windows Control Panel and open the USB-i485 Converter properties in: Control Panel / System / Hardware / Device Manager / Ports (COM &...
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