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USB-COM422-PLUS4
Datasheet
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Version 1.0
Issue Date: 2009-09-14
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Introduction
1.1
Functional Description
The USB-COM422-PLUS4 is a USB to a quad interface RS422 level serial UART adaptor incorporating
FTDI’s FT4232H Hi-Speed USB2.0 (480Mb/s) to quad serial UART interface IC device. The FT4232H
handles all the USB signaling and protocols. The adaptor provides a fast, simple way to connect devices
with an RS422 interface to USB.
USB-COM422-PLUS4 is a USB to a quad-port RS422 adapter.
The integrated electronics of the USB-COM422-PLUS4 utilise the FTDI FT4232H and includes RS422 level
shifters plus TXD/RXD LEDs to provide a visual indication of data traffic through the module.
Figure 1.1 USB-COM422-PLUS4
The module uses a standard USB Mini B device connector for connection to an upstream host or hub port.
RS422-level signals, including modem handshake signals, are available on an industry-standard DE-9P
connector. The maximum RS422-level data rate is 10Mbps.
The USB-COM422-PLUS4 module requires USB device drivers, available free from
www.ftdichip.com,
which are used to make the USB-COM422-PLUS4 appear as four Virtual COM Ports (VCP). This allows
existing serial communications software, such as HyperTerminal, to exchange data through the USB-
COM422-PLUS4 to a legacy RS422 peripheral device.
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LED Description
The USB-COM422-PLUS4 uses 9 LEDs to indicate a valid link as well as data traffic according to the
following table:
LED
Color
Yellow
Function
Description
Quantity
Enumerated
ON when USB-COM-PLUS4 is configured and ready
1
Red
TxD Activity
Flashes when data is transmitted from the USB-COM422-
PLUS4 to the attached RS422 device
Flashes when data is transmitted from the attached RS422
device to the USB-COM422-PLUS4
4
Green
RxD Activity
4
Table 1.1 – LED Description
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Block Diagram
Figure 1.2 USB-COM422-PLUS4 Block Diagram
1.3.1 Block description
USB Mini B Client Connector
This connector provides the interface for connection to a USB Host or Hub port. A USB-A to USB-Mini B
cable is provided, though one of a different length may also be used. The maximum cable length is 5
meters, according to the USB 2.0 specification.
FTDI FT4232H
FT4232H Hi-Speed USB2.0 (480Mb/s) is a quad serial UART interface IC device. Operating system device
drivers are required in order to work with the one to provide the Virtual COM Port serial functionality.
Quad RS422 Level Shifter
The RS422 level shifter converts the signals provided by the FT4232H into the voltage levels required by
RS422 devices.
Quad DE-9P Connector (Male)
The DE-9P connector is configured in an industry standard (TIA/EIA-574) pin-out to provide connection to
RS422 peripherals through standard cables. See section 3.1.2
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Features
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Adds quad RS-422 serial ports by connecting to a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface.
Easy plug & play installation and RS-422 device connection
Works with USB 1.1 & 2.0 Host and Hub ports
Industry Standard FTDI chip set & device drivers for maximum compatibility
Microsoft Windows
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WHQL-certified, Mac OS X, Linux and Windows CE device drivers
Installs as four standard Windows COM ports
COM port number can be changed to any available COM port number, to support HyperTerminal,
or any other serial communications software application running in Windows
Supports Windows Server 2008, 2003, Vista, XP, 2000, Windows CE, Linux, Mac OS X
FIFO: 2k byte transmit buffer, 2k byte receive buffer
RS-422 data signals: TxD+, TxD-, RxD+, RxD-, RTS+, RTS-, CTS+, CTS-, GND
Powered by USB port. No external power adapter required.
Serial port speed up to 10Mbps
Serial Communication Parameters
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Parity: None, Even, Odd
Data bits: 7, 8
Flow control: RTS/CTS , X-ON/X-OFF, None
Four DE-9P male connectors
LEDs indicate USB Enumeration, RxD, TxD for monitoring port status & easy diagnostics
Operating temperature of -40°C to +85°C
1.5
Performance Figures
Parameter
Performance
USB Interface
480Mbps USB 2.0 High-Speed
Standard Windows baud rates (300bps to 921.6Kbps)
RS422 Interface
Custom baud rates (300bps to 10Mbps) through baud rate aliasing.
See FTDI Application Note:
Configuring FT232R, FT2232 and FT232BM
Baud Rates
Max Cable Length
USB=5m, RS422=12m (for 10Mbps)
Table 1.2 - Performance Figures
Part Number
USB-COM422-PLUS4
Description
USB-COM-Plus Hi-Speed USB to quad-Port RS422 module
Table 1.3 - Ordering Information
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