User manual

USB-4600 Series User Manual 2
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. By simply plugging in a USB-hub, USB-
4600 series eliminate the configuration issues associated with high-priced, elder card
solutions. You only have to install the driver, no need to set cards slot, IRQ
addresses, or device addresses. This reduces programming effort.
USB-4600 series products are compliant with USB 2.0 and 1.1 specifications, and up
to 480M bps high-speed requirement. USB-4600 series supports for transmission
speeds up to 921.6k bps, which meets the demand for high speed data exchange.
1.2 Features
USB-4600 Series products have the following features:
 Full compliance with USB V1.1 and V2.0 specifications.
 RS-232/422/485 port supported
 Serial Transmission speed up to 921.6 kbps
 Automatic RS-485 data flow control
 No external power supply necessary; the hub derives its power from USB port
 Plug & Play installation
 No additional IRQs or I/O ports required
 Hot swap function supported
1.3 Specifications
1.3.1 General
 Certifications CE, FCC
 Connectors 1 x USB Type B (Type A to Type B cable provided)
2 x DB9
 Enclosure ABS+PS
 USB Cable Max. 15ft (4.6 m)
 Mounting DIN 35 rail, stack, wall
1.3.2 Insert
 Power Input 10 to 48 VDC (external) or 5 VDC (Bus Power)
 Power Consumption 100 mA @ 5 V (Typical)
150 mA @ 5 V (Max.)
1.3.3 Communications
 Data Bits 5, 6, 7, 8
 Parity Bits Odd, even, none, space, mark
 Stop Bits 1, 1.5, 2
 Transmission Speed Up to 921.6 kbps