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USB-4COMi-SI-M USB to Quad RS-422/485 Metal case w/DIN-Rail Model Number: USB-4COMi-SI-M Installation Guide Coolgear, Inc. Version: 1.0 Date: 04/19/2024...
First Release 1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing Coolgear’s USB-4COMi-SI-M USB to Quad RS-422/485 Metal case. The USB to Industrial Quad RS-422/485 Adapter is designed to make industrial communication port expansion quick and simple. Connecting to a USB port on your computer or USB hub, the USB to Industrial Quad RS-422/485 Adapter instantly adds four industrial communication ports to your system.
– Installation Guide USB-4COMi-SI-M USB to Quad RS-422/485 Metal case Features: Adds quad high speed RS-422 / 485 ports via USB connection ✔ Each RS-422/485 port is individually optically isolated with 2000 Volt DC optical ✔ isolation. ✔ Each RS-422/485 port is individually protected by surge protector to withstand ✔...
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– Installation Guide USB-4COMi-SI-M USB to Quad RS-422/485 Metal case 5. RS-422 & RS-485 Mode Block Configuration SW1 (PORT1), SW2 (PORT2), SW3 (PORT3), SW4 (PORT4) Operation Mode RS-422 4 wire with handshaking RS-485 Full Duplex (4 wire) Half Duplex (2 wire)
Biasing of data lines must only occur at a single point anywhere in the cabling. USB-4COMi-SI-M provides biasing for ease of installation. Please be sure to disable this inside the unit, if your cabling already provides biasing.
– Installation Guide USB-4COMi-SI-M USB to Quad RS-422/485 Metal case 4. The USB COM install program will auto-detect the OS type and install the driver automatically. (Note: in Windows 7 or Vista OS you will find another dialog box, please click on “OK” to confirm the drivers install program).
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– Installation Guide USB-4COMi-SI-M USB to Quad RS-422/485 Metal case 3b. If you are using the 10.15 - 12 version, the file is a “.app” file. This file needs to be moved into the mac’s /Applications folder. Once moved, run the .app file from the folder.
– Installation Guide USB-4COMi-SI-M USB to Quad RS-422/485 Metal case 9. Check Installation You can now verify the installation has been completed successfully by looking under Device Manager of the System Properties screen. (Go there by Start-Setting- Control Panel-System Properties-Hardware-Device Manager.
– Installation Guide USB-4COMi-SI-M USB to Quad RS-422/485 Metal case To change the virtual COM port properties: Select the "USB Serial Port" ● Click “Properties”. ● Select "Port Setting" and “Advanced”. ● Click the drop down arrow on COM Port Number and scroll to the required ●...
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– Installation Guide USB-4COMi-SI-M USB to Quad RS-422/485 Metal case 6. Right click on the device, and select “Uninstall Device” 7. Select “Delete the driver software for this device” in the Uninstall prompt, and click “Uninstall” Note : If you have more than one USB Serial Port installed in your PC, you need to repeat steps 5-7 to delete the driver software for each port.
– Installation Guide USB-4COMi-SI-M USB to Quad RS-422/485 Metal case 10. Select “Delete the driver software for this device” in the Uninstall prompt, and click “Uninstall” Note : If you have more than one USB Serial Converter installed in your PC, you need to repeat steps 8 - 10 to delete the driver software for each converter.
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– Installation Guide USB-4COMi-SI-M USB to Quad RS-422/485 Metal case RS-422 with Handshaking ● RS-485 4-Wire (Full duplex) Signal Pin-outs of DB-9 Male Connector Pin 1 TxD- (A) Pin 2 TxD+(B) Pin 3 RxD+(B) Pin 4 RxD-(A) Pin 5 RS-485 2-Wire (Half duplex) Signal Pin-outs of DB-9 Male...
– Installation Guide USB-4COMi-SI-M USB to Quad RS-422/485 Metal case ● Multidrop RS-485 2-Wire Half-duplex 13. Specifications USB Bus Compliance USB 2.0 Full Speed, USB 1.1 compliant Speed 480Mbps, hi-speed USB Connector USB type B Fifo 2k Bytes transmit and receive...
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– Installation Guide USB-4COMi-SI-M USB to Quad RS-422/485 Metal case Serial Communication Parameters Data Bits 7, 8 Parity None, Even, Odd, Mark, Space Stop Bit 1, 2 Flow Control Hardware (RTS, CTS), XON/XOFF Power Power Input SECC metal chassis suitable for DIN rail mounting...
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Technical Support When you reach out to Coolgear support, you’ll find yourself in the hands of a solution-oriented and knowledgeable expert ready to answer whatever question you throw at them. If you ever need help with your product, visit coolgear.com/support for support tickets, downloads, and other support resources.
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