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USB 2.0 to Dual-Port RS-422/RS-485 DIN Rail Converter

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FCC Statement

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause inter ference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emis sion from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.

Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM) Electrical Safety Statement

INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD

1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.

2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura.

3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación deben ser respetadas.

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NOM Statement

4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.

5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca, etc.

6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante.

7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea recomendado por el fabricante.

8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio deberá ser referido a personal de servicio calificado.

9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama, sofá, alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de ventilación.

10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo amplificadores) que producen calor.

11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el aparato.

12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.

13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato.

14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante.

15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia.

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NOM Statement

16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.

17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.

18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:

A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u

B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o

C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o

D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempeño; o

E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.

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Trademarks

TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL

Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies, Inc.

Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

1.0 Specifications .................................................................................................... 7

2.0 Introduction ....................................................................................................... 8 2.1 Product Overview ................................................................................ 8 2.2 What‘s Included ................................................................................... 8

3.0 DIN Rail Installation ........................................................................................... 8

4.0 Driver Installation ............................................................................................... 9 4.1 Check the Drivers .............................................................................. 11

5.0 Configuration .................................................................................................. 12 5.1 Configuring the Terminal Blocks......................................................... 12 5.2 Configuring the DIP Switches ............................................................. 12 5.3 Configuring the Converter for RS-485 2-Wire .................................... 13 5.4 Configuring the Converter for RS-422/285 4-Wire ............................. 13 5.5 Configuring the Converter for Loop Back Testing ............................... 14

6.0 Mechanical Diagram ........................................................................................ 15

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Chapter 1: Specifications

1.0 Specifications

Approvals — FCC, CE, RoHS

Data Rates — Serial: up to 921.6 kbps; USB: 12 Mbps

Drivers — USB Standard: 2.0, included on the CD-ROM

Enclosure — DIN Rail mountable

Isolation Protection — 3000-VDC optical isolation between ports

MTBF — 79,551 hours; Calculation method: parts count reliability prediction

Surge Protection — 15 KV ESD

Wire Size Accepted — 28 to 12 AWG

Connectors — RS-232/RS-422/RS-485: 5-position, removable terminal block; USB 2.0 Type B (female, backward compatible), high retention withdrawal >15 N

Operating Environment — Temperature: 32 to 158º F (0 to +70º C); Humidity: 0 to 95%, noncondensing

Power — Input: 5 VDC from the USB port; Consumption: ~2.5 watt (high power device, draws > 500 mA)

Size — 4.7"H x 1.2"W x 3.8"D (11.9 x 3.1 x 9.7 cm)

Weight — 0.5 lb. (0.2 kg) with USB cable

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Chapter 2: Introduction

2.0 Introduction

2.1 Product Overview

Universal Serial Bus (USB) has become the connectivity workhorse of today's PCs. However, many commercial and industrial devices still use the RS-422/485 interface.

The ICD113A is a simple and reliable solution. Specifically designed for industrial applications, the ICD113A provides 3000 volt optical isolation with 15 KV ESD protection. The slim-line DIN Rail mountable enclosure has a small footprint and, since it draws power from your computer’s USB bus, no additional power supply is required.

Simply plug the converter into an available USB port on your computer or USB hub and install the drivers supplied on the CD ROM. The device will show up as two additional COM ports in the Windows® Device Manager, and it is fully compatible with your Windows applications.

2.2 What‘s Included

• ICD113A

• Software CD-ROM

• 3-ft. (1-m) USB cable

• This Quick Start Guide

3.0 DIN Rail Installation

Attach the converter to the DIN rail.

Figure 3-1. To fasten the converter to the DIN rail: 1. Slide and hold the DIN clip toward the bottom of the converter. 2. Angle the top portion of the DIN mount over

the top of the DIN rail. Angle the converter so that it is parallel with the DIN rail. 3. Let go of the DIN clip. The spring should return the unit to its original position.

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Chapter 4: Driver Installation

4.0 Driver Installation

Connect the converter to a USB port on your PC; the “Found New Hardware” Wizard will run multiple times—once to install the USB device and once for each serial COM port. When prompted to connect to Windows Update to search for the driver, select “No, not at this time” and click on “Next.”

Figure 4-1. The Introduction screen for the “Found New Hardware“ Wizard.

Figure 4-2. Select “Install the software automatically“ and click “Next.”

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Figure 4-3. Click “Continue Anyway.”

Figure 4-4. When the “Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard“ is displayed, click on “Finish.“ The “Found New Hardware Wizard“ will start again to install drivers

for the two Serial COM ports.

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4.1 Check the Drivers

After your drivers have been installed, you will need to verify that they have been installed properly.

From the “Start“ menu, navigate to “My Computer“ and right-click on it. Select “Properties“ from the pop-up menu. When the following Control Panel appears, click on the “Hardware“ tab.

Figure 4-5. Click on ”Device Manager“ and expand the “USB Controllers“ tree. Verify that the USB Serial Converter is listed. Then expand the Ports (COM & LPT)

tree. The USB Serial Port will be listed as the next available COM ports.

NOTE: The ICD113A is designed as a Locked Serial Number device, which means that each unit has the same electronic serial number. This makes it great for applications in which a pool of converters is shared.

NOTE: The Locked Serial Number feature enables different USB to Serial converters to share a single COM port (one at a time). You will only need to install the drivers once.

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Chapter 5: Configuration

5.0 Configuring the Terminal Blocks and DIP Switch

5.1 Configuring the Terminal Blocks

The Terminal Block layout is top to bottom (as viewed from a DIN rail installation). The signal names on the front label are only visible when the terminal block is removed. Both terminal blocks use the same configuration, as shown here:

Table 1: Terminal Block Settings

Terminal Block Position Label Function

A T- TDA (-)

B T+ TDB (+)

C R- RDA (-)

D R+ RDB (+)

E Ground Ground

5.2 Configuring the DIP Switches

Table 2: DIP Switch Settings

SwitchOn

(Right/Down)Off

(Left/Up)

1 RS-485 RS-422

2 Echo Off Echo On

3 2-Wire 4-Wire

4 2-Wire 4-Wire

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5.3 Configuring the Converter for RS-485 2-Wire

Figure 5-1. Set the DIP switches as shown in the diagram. In 2-wire mode, T- is tied to R- and T+ is tied to R+ internally. Bias is provided by 4.7 K-ohm pull-up/

pull-down resistors.

DIP Switch

Settings

4 On

3 On

2 On

1 On

5.4 Configuring the Converter for RS-422/485 4-Wire

Figure 5-2. Set the DIP Switch(s) as shown in the diagram. Bias is provided by 4.7 K-ohm pull-up/pull-down resistors.

RS-485 DIP

Switch Settings

RS-422 DIP

Switch Settings

4 Off 4 Off

3 Off 3 Off

2 Off 2 Off

1 On 1 Off

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5.5 Configuring the Converter for Loop Back Testing

Figure 5-3. Loop Back Settings.

DIP Switch

Settings

4 Off

3 Off

2 On

1 On

Loop Back Testing Procedure:

1. Configure the converter for RS-485 4-Wire.

2. Cross connect the transmit and receive lines.

3. Connect a PC to the USB Port.

4. Using HyperTerminal or a similar program, connect to the appropriate COM port. Make sure HyperTerminal local echo is OFF.

5. Transmit data. If the same character string is returned, the test is good.

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Chapter 6: Mechanical Diagram

6.0 Mechanical Diagram

Figure 6-1. Top view of the ICD113A.

Figure 6-2. Profile views of the ICD113A as it is DIN Rail-installed.

3.160"8.026 cm

3.814"9.688 cm

4.700"11.938 cm

1.164"2.957 cm

1.398"3.551 cm

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