Description
The "Industrial USB to RS485 4 Channel Converter" by Waveshare is a versatile product that elevates your connectivity to the next level. It allows simultaneous and independent communication for each channel. Additionally, it offers a stable transmission rate of 1200 to 460800 bps over impressive distances of up to 1.2 km. It also features integrated protective functions such as TVS, resettable fuses, and protection diodes, ensuring not only stable current and voltage outputs but also protection against overcurrent and overvoltage. This converter is compatible with various operating systems and provides the ideal solution for demanding industrial applications where safety and reliability are paramount.
Features At A Glance
- Extending USB to 4CH RS485, allows concurrent and independent communication for each channel
- Onboard TVS (Transient Voltage Suppressor), effectively suppress surge voltage and transient spike voltage in the circuit, lightningproof & anti-electrostatic
- Onboard resettable fuse and protection diodes, ensures the current/voltage stable outputs, provides over-current/over-voltage proof, improves shock proof performance
- Onboard RS485 output terminal 120R resistors, enabled/disabled via DIP switch
- Aluminium alloy case with oxidation dull-polish surface, CNC process opening, solid and durable, well-crafted
Specifications
| PRODUCT TYPE | Industrial Grade USB to RS485 converter | |
|---|---|---|
| HOST PORT | USB | |
| DEVICE PORT | RS485 | |
| BAUDRATE | 1200bps ~ 460800bps | |
| USB | Operating voltage | 5V |
| Connector | USB-B | |
| Protection | 500mA resettable fuse, ESD protection | |
| Transmission distance | About 5m | |
| RS485 | Connector | Screw terminal |
| Protection | 600W lightningproof and surge-suppress, 15KV ESD protection | |
| Transmission distance | Maximum communication distance is about 1200m (at a low rate, with 120R resistor turned on) | |
| Transmission mode | Point-to-multipoints (up to 32 nodes, it is recommended to use repeaters for 16 nodes or more) | |
| OPERATING ENVIRONMENT | Temperature | -40 ~ 85℃ |
| Humidity | 5%RH ~ 95%RH | |
| OPERATING SYSTEM | Win7/8/8.1/10/11, Mac, Linux, Android | |
Interface Legend
| INDICATOR INTRODUCTION | |
|---|---|
| PWR | power indicator, lights up while the USB is connected and voltage is detected |
| ACT | Status indicator, lights up green while the driver is detected. |
| RXD(1~4) | Blue RXD indicators, light up when the device ports send data back (corresponding to 4 channels respectively) |
| TXD(1~4) | Blue TXD indicators, light up when the USB port is sending data (corresponding to 4 channels respectively) |
Connection Layout
| PE | Signal ground |
|---|---|
| A(1~4) | A(1~4) differential signal A+ |
| B(1~4) | B(1~4) differential signal B- |
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