Advantech ADAM-4561 User Manual

Advantech ADAM-4561 User Manual

1-port isolated usb to rs-232/422/485 converter
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ADAM-4561
1-Port Isolated USB to
RS-232/422/485 Converter

User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    ADAM-4561 1-Port Isolated USB to RS-232/422/485 Converter User Manual...
  • Page 2 No part of this man- ual 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 reli- able.
  • Page 3 Product Warranty (2 years) Advantech warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its prod- ucts will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired or...
  • Page 4 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 5 Step 1. Visit the Advantech web site at www.advantech.com/support where you can find the latest information about the product. Step 2. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's cus- tomer service center for technical support if you need additional assistance. Please have the following information ready before...
  • Page 6 The equipment has been dropped and damaged. f. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE STORAGE TEMPERATURE MAY GO BELOW - ADAM-4561 User Manual...
  • Page 7 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 8 ADAM-4561 User Manual viii...
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Overview ............2 Introduction ............... 2 Features: ................3 Specifications ..............4 Package Checklist ............. 4 Chapter 2 Installation & Setup ........6 Hardware Installation ............6 2.1.1 Network Architecture ............ 6 Figure 2.1:Network Architecture ........6 2.1.2 Network Connection ............
  • Page 10 ADAM-4561 User Manual...
  • Page 11 Overview...
  • Page 12: Chapter 1 Overview

    4561 to a PC, it will no longer be necessary to open the chassis or turn off the PC to install the hub. With the ADAM-4561, the user instantly gets one extra high-speed RS-232/422/485 ports. In addition, since the power is derived from the USB port, there are not any cumbersome power adapters.
  • Page 13: Features

    • Transmission speed up to 115.2 Kbps • Isolation protection 3,000 V provided • Automatic RS-485 data flow control • No external power supply necessary; the ADAM-4561 derives its power from the USB port. • Plug-and-play installation. • No additional IRQs or I/O ports required.
  • Page 14: Specifications

    • RS-232 Signals: Tx, Rx, GND • Isolation protection: 3,000 V • Driver Supported: Windows 98/ME/2000 If you have Linux driver needs, please contact Advantech directly. • Power Consumption: 1.5W @ 5V (Windows98/ME/200) • Max. Distance: 15 ft (4.6m) • Case: ABS+PC with captive mounting hardware •...
  • Page 15 Installation & Setup...
  • Page 16: Chapter 2 Installation & Setup

    Traditional serial port communication uses a COM port board that slides into one of the slots at the back of your PC. With the ADAM- 4561, you can access the COM port from USB ports. The ADAM-4561 can be inte- grated into the network architecture of any protocol.
  • Page 17: Network Connection

    2.1.2 Network Connection When using the ADAM-4561, you will simply plug one end of USB cable (included in package) into ADAM-4561, and the other end into the USB hub or your host PC. 2.1.3 Serial Connection The model of the ADAM-4561 that you purchased has 10 pin connec- tor for connecting serial ports on the bottom of module.
  • Page 18 Wiring of RS-485 Connection Figure 2.3: Wiring of RS-485 Connection Wiring of RS-422 Connection Figure 2.4: Wiring of RS-422 Connection ADAM-4561 User Manual...
  • Page 19: Jumper Settings

    2.1.4 Jumper Settings You can use JP1 on ADAM-4561 to configure serial mode. Please refer to the picture below for Jumper JP1 location. You can choose “On (RS-422 Master)” or “Auto (RS-422 Slave/RS-485 Automatic Direction Control)” for serial mode. Please refer to the picture below.
  • Page 20: Software Installation

    ADAM-4561. Insert the ADAM Utility CD into the CD-ROM drive on the host PC. Plug-in the ADAM-4561 to USB port on your PC. You will see the dialog window (as shown by figure below) appearing. Choose “Yes, this time only“...
  • Page 21 Choose “Search for the best driver in these locations” and click the item “Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM…)”. Click the “Next button” to start the installation. Chapter 2...
  • Page 22 Click the “Finish” button to complete the installation. Your PC will ask you to reboot your computer. After reboot, you can go to device manager. You should see your ADAM-4561 is installed well (shown by figure below) and you can use it now. ADAM-4561 User Manual...

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