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EasySync Ltd
USB2-F-6001 Full-Speed USB to 1-Port
RS422 Adapter
Data Sheet
Document Reference No.: ES_000018
Version 1.0
Issue Date: 2009-05-22
The USB-COM-Plus adaptors are a family of communication devices from EasySync Ltd. This model,
USB2-F-6001, provides a simple method of adapting legacy serial devices with RS422 interfaces to
modern USB ports by incorporating the FTDI FT232R bridge chip.
Indicator LEDs provide functional status.
EasySync Ltd
Unit 1, 2 Seaward Place, Centurion Business Park, Glasgow, G41 1HH, United Kingdom
Tel.: +44 (0) 141 418 0181
Fax: + 44 (0) 141 418 0110
Web:
http://www.easysync.co.uk
E-Mail (Support):
support@easysync.co.uk
Neither the whole nor any part of the information contained in, or the product described in this manual, may be adapted or reproduced
in any material or electronic form without the prior written consent of the copyright holder. This product and its documentation are
supplied on an as-is basis and no warranty as to their suitability for any particular purpose is either made or implied. EasySync Ltd will
not accept any claim for damages howsoever arising as a result of use or failure of this product. Your statutory rights are not affected.
This product or any variant of it is not intended for use in any medical appliance, device or system in which the failure of the product
might reasonably be expected to result in personal injury. This document provides preliminary information that may be subject to
change without notice. No freedom to use patents or other intellectual property rights is implied by the publication of this document.
EasySync Ltd, Unit 1, 2 Seaward Place, Centurion Business Park, Glasgow, G41 1HH, United Kingdom. Scotland Registered Number:
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Introduction ................................................................................... 4
1.1
1.2
1.3
Functional Description .................................................................................. 4
LED Description ............................................................................................. 5
Block Diagram ............................................................................................... 5
Block description ....................................................................................... 5
1.3.1
1.4
1.5
1.6
Features ........................................................................................................ 6
Performance Figures ..................................................................................... 6
Ordering Information .................................................................................... 7
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Installation ..................................................................................... 8
2.1
2.2
Example Applications and Configurations ..................................................... 8
Hardware Installation ................................................................................... 8
Mounting .................................................................................................. 8
Wiring ...................................................................................................... 8
2.2.1
2.2.2
2.3
Device Driver Installation ............................................................................. 9
Microsoft Windows ..................................................................................... 9
Mac OS X, Linux, Windows CE ....................................................................13
2.3.1
2.3.2
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Connections .................................................................................. 14
3.1
External Connectors .................................................................................... 14
USB ........................................................................................................14
RS422.....................................................................................................14
3.1.1
3.1.2
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Electrical details ........................................................................... 15
4.1
4.2
USB ............................................................................................................. 15
RS422 ......................................................................................................... 15
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Mechanical Details ........................................................................ 17
5.1
5.2
Module Mechanical Dimensions ................................................................... 17
UniClip™ Mechanical Dimensions ................................................................ 18
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Physical Environment Details ....................................................... 19
6.1
6.2
Storage ....................................................................................................... 19
Operating .................................................................................................... 19
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Environmental Approvals & Declarations ...................................... 20
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
EMI Compatibility ........................................................................................ 20
Safety ......................................................................................................... 20
Environmental ............................................................................................. 20
Reliability .................................................................................................... 20
MTTF ......................................................................................................20
7.4.1
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Import / Export Information....................................................................... 20
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Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 22
8.1
8.2
8.3
Hardware .................................................................................................... 22
Device Driver .............................................................................................. 22
Technical Support ....................................................................................... 23
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Contact Information ..................................................................... 24
Appendix A - List of Figures and Tables ............................................. 25
Appendix B - Revision History ............................................................ 26
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Introduction
1.1
Functional Description
The USB-COM-Plus adaptors are a family of communication devices. This model, USB2-F-6001, provides
a simple method of adapting legacy serial devices with RS422 interfaces to modern USB ports. This is
accomplished by incorporating the industry standard FTDI FT232R USB-Serial bridge chip.
Each USB2-F-6001 adapter contains a small internal electronic circuit board which utilises the FTDI
FT232R, mounted inside a rugged plastic enclosure capable of withstanding industrial temperature
ranges. The integrated electronics also include RS422 level shifters and TXD/RXD LEDs to provide a
visual indication of data traffic through the adapter.
Figure 1.1 USB-COM-Plus USB2-F-6001
Flexible mounting allows the USB2-F-6001 to be used in a variety of applications, from a portable adapter
to accompany a laptop to permanent installations in industrial, commercial and retail locations.
The enclosure incorporates a standard USB-B client connector for connection to an upstream host or hub
port. RS422-level signals, are available on an industry-standard DE-9P connector. The maximum
RS422-level data rate is 3Mbps.
The USB2-F-6001 adapter require USB device drivers, available free from
http://www.easysync.co.uk
or
http://www.easysync-ltd.com,
which are used to make the USB2-F-6001 appear as a Virtual COM Port
(VCP). This allows existing serial communications software, such as HyperTerminal, to exchange data
through the USB2-F-6001 to a legacy RS422 peripheral device.
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LED Description
The USB2-F-6001 uses three LEDs to indicate a valid link as well as data traffic according to the following
table:
LED Color
Yellow
Function
Enumerated
Description
ON when USB2-F-6001 is configured and ready
Green
TxD Activity
Flashes when data is transmitted from the USB2-F-6001 to the attached
RS422 device
Flashes when data is transmitted from the attached RS422 device to the
USB2-F-6001
Red
RxD Activity
Table 1.1 – LED Description
1.3
Block Diagram
Figure 1.2 USB2-F-6001 Block Diagram
1.3.1 Block description
USB B Client Connector
This connector provides the interface for connection to a USB Host or Hub port. A standard “A to 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 FT232R
The FTDI FT232R provides the USB-to-Serial conversion. Operating system device drivers are required in
order to work with the FT232R to provide the Virtual COM Port serial functionality.
RS422 Level Shifter
The RS422 level shifter converts the signals provided by the FT232R into the voltage levels required by
RS422 devices.
DE-9P Connector (Male)
The DE-9P connector is configured in an industry standard (TIA/EIA-422) pin-out to provide connection
to RS422 peripherals through standard cables. See section 3.1.2
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