User Manual USB-4600 Series 2/4-port RS-232/422/485 to USB Converters with ESD Surge Protection
Copyright The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2006 by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make improvements in the products described in this manual at any time without notice. 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.
Declaration of Conformity CE 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. FCC Class A Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Safety Instructions 1. 2. 3. Read these safety instructions carefully. Keep this User Manual for later reference. Disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning. 4. For plug-in equipment, the power outlet socket must be located near the equipment and must be easily accessible. 5. Keep this equipment away from humidity. 6. Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation.
Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 Introduction..........................................1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Overview ................................................................................................... 2 Features .................................................................................................... 2 Specifications ............................................................................................ 2 1.3.1 General ...................................................
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Chapter 1 Introduction 1
1.1 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.
Dimensions Enclosure Mounting Chapter 1 1.3.4 Mechanism 132 x 80 x 32 mm ABS+PC DIN-rail, panel 1.3.5 Protection EFT Protection ESD Surge Protection 2,500 VDC IC Embedded 16KV Driver Support 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) 1.4 Dimensions 3 USB-4600 Series User Manual Introduction 1.3.
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Chapter 2 Installation 2
2.1 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 1. Insert your companion CD-ROM disc into your CD-RAM drive and double clicking the small icon on the companion CD 2. After executing the USB_ICOM.exe, the InstallShield Wizard starts to install the driver. 3.
5. Then the driver installation is done. Installation The computer reports that the system has enough memory to install and click “Next” to Continue. Chapter 2 4. 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.
2.2 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. 1. Windows will automatically detect the USB devices and try to install the driver. 2. Select to Install the software automatically and click “Next.” 3. The driver detects the Advantech USB Serial Port and click “Continue Anyway.
The installation of one COM port is finished. Chapter 2 4. Installation It would take four times to install the COM ports if you are using USB-4604B/4604BM due to 4 COM ports. 2.3 Verifying Driver Setup After you have installed your card, go to Control Panel/System/Device Manager to look for the Device Name that will appear after you have installed the driver.
2.4 Limitations USB-4600 Series might need the external power input (10~48VDC) when the USB port can not provide enough current. Typically, USB-4604B/4604BM and USB4602B/4602BM requires at least 130mA@5VDC and 100mA@5VDC from USB bus power. If the current is not enough, you would observe the system keeps showing connection / 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.
The "Upgrade Device Driver Wizard" will help you to upgrade device driver. Chapter 2 4. Installation 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. b. Install new driver c. Plug in the Advantech USB to Serial Converter. 2.7 Uninstalling the Drivers 1. 2. 3.
5. Choose “Remove” and click “Next ” button 6. Click “OK” button to confirm uninstall message. 7. The driver uninstallation is complete.
Chapter 3 Settings 3
3.1 Serial Configuration 1. 2. Choose “Advantech USB Serial Port” in Control Panel/System/Device Manager Press right button and choose “Properties” 3. 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.
Chapter 3 Settings 3.2 Changing the Port Number 1. 2. 3. If you want to change the port number, please close the applications with any opened port of USB to Serial Converter. On the setting tab, click "Advanced" button, select from the drop down list the new port number you want to change to. Click "OK" button to save your settings.
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Chapter 4 4 Signal Connection
4.1 Pin Assignment The RS-232 mode pin assignment is as following: Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 RS-232 DCD RX TX DTR GND DSR RTS CTS The RS-485/422 mode pin assignment is as following: Pin 1 2 3 4 RS-422 TX- TX+ RX+ RX- RS-485 Data- Data+ N/A N/A 4.2 LED Status The USB Module is equipped with a LED indicator to show the current status of the device. When you plug the USB device into the USB port, the LED indicator will blink five times and then stay lit to indicate that it is on.
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