USB-COM232-PLUS-4 FTDI, Future Technology Devices International Ltd, USB-COM232-PLUS-4 Datasheet
USB-COM232-PLUS-4
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USB-COM232-PLUS-4
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... Future Technology Devices International Ltd USB-COM232-PLUS4 Document Reference No.: FT_000148 Future Technology Devices International Ltd (FTDI) Unit 1, 2 Seaward Place, Centurion Business Park, Glasgow, G41 1HH, United Kingdom Tel.: +44 (0) 141 429 2777 E-Mail (Support): support1@ftdichip.com Web: http://www.ftdichip.com 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 ...
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... USB-COM232-PLUS4 appear as four Virtual COM Ports (VCP). This allows existing serial communications software, such as HyperTerminal, to exchange data through the USB- COM232-PLUS4 to a legacy RS232 peripheral device. 1.2 LED Description The USB-COM232-PLUS4 uses nine LEDs to indicate a valid link as well as data traffic according to the following table: LED Function Colour ...
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... Figure 1.2 USB-COM232-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. The maximum cable length is 5 meters, according to the USB 2.0 specification. FTDI FT4232H The FTDI FT4232H provides the Hi-Speed USB-to-Serial conversion. Operating system device drivers are required in order to work with the FT4232H to provide the quad Virtual COM Port serial interfaces ...
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... Adds four RS-232 serial ports by connecting to Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface. Easy plug & play installation and RS-232 device connection Provide USB2.0 Hi-Speed(480Mbps) interface and works with USB 1.1 & 2.0 Host and Hub ports Industry Standard FTDI chip set & device drivers for maximum compatibility ® ...
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... Example Applications and Configurations ..................................................... 6 2.1.1 Wiring ...................................................................................................... 6 2.2 Device Driver Installation ............................................................................. 7 2.2.1 Microsoft Windows ..................................................................................... 7 2.2.2 Mac OS X, Linux, Windows CE ................................................................... 10 3 Connections .................................................................................. 11 3.1 External Connectors .................................................................................... 11 3.1.1 USB ....................................................................................................... 11 3.1.2 RS232 .................................................................................................... 11 4 Electrical details ........................................................................... 12 4.1 USB ............................................................................................................. 12 4.2 RS232 ......................................................................................................... 12 5 Mechanical Details ........................................................................ 13 5.1 Module Mechanical Dimensions ................................................................... 13 6 Physical Environment Details ...
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... Appendix A - List of Figures and tables......................................... 21 Appendix B - Revision History ............................................................ 22 Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited Document Reference No.: FT_000148 USB-COM232-PLUS4 Datasheet Version 1.2 Clearance No.: FTDI ...
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... Example Applications and Configurations 2.1.1 Wiring Insert the A-plug into an available USB Host or Hub port. Insert the miniB-plug into the miniB-receptacle on the USB-COM232-PLUS4. RS232 cables have followed a standard 9-pin configuration on a D-sub connector since the mid 1980s. The USB-COM232-PLUS4 follows this standard as a Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) device. If the RS232 equipment being connected is a Data Communication Equipment (DCE) device, it’ ...
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... Installation Executable shown on Windows XP 1) Login to your system as Administrator user with Administrator rights. 2) Prior to connecting the USB-COM232-PLUS4 to the USB Host or Hub port, download the latest device driver version from the FTDIChip web site. 3) Run this executable to install the device drivers. ...
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... After the files are found and installed, click “Finish” to complete the installation. Figure 2.4 - Complete Hardware Installation 7) Steps 2 through 6 will repeat. The first time installs the basic USB Serial Converter in the USB device tree. The second time installs the Virtual COM Port layer in the Ports tree and assigns the COM port number ...
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... Figure 2.6 - Device Manager Click on the Plus “+” sign next to the Ports tree to list the available COM port. You will see “USB Serial Port”, followed by a COMn assignment. In the figure below, the USB-COM232-PLUS4 is assigned to COM1 to COM4. Figure 2.7 - COM Port Assignment Use this COM port number with your application software in order to access the USB-COM232-PLUS4 ...
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... Device drivers and FTDI installation guides for Mac OS X, Linux and Windows CE are available for download on the FTDIChip web sites. Follow the respective FTDI installation guides for the chosen operating system. Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited Document Reference No.: FT_000148 USB-COM232-PLUS4 Datasheet Version 1.2 Clearance No.: FTDI ...
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... Connections 3.1 External Connectors 3.1.1 USB The USB-COM232-PLUS4 is a downstream USB 2.0 High-speed Device. A standard USB Series “miniB” receptacle is mounted inside the USB-COM232-PLUS4 to facilitate connection to an upstream USB Host or Hub. Pin Number Pin Type 1 Power Bidirectional 2 3 Bidirectional Ground Shield Case Ground Table 3.1 – ...
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... Electrical details 4.1 USB Parameter Description USB_VCC Input Power Voltage* I USB current cc Table 4.1 - USB Electrical Details 4.2 RS232 Parameter Description Transmitter output V trans voltage swing Receiver input voltage V rec range ESD HBM Table 4.2 - RS232 Electrical Details Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited Document Reference No ...
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... Mechanical Details 5.1 Module Mechanical Dimensions Figure 5.1 - USB-COM232-PLUS4 PCB Dimensions Dimensions are in mm. The height of the module is dominated by the 4 D-type connectors and stands 12.8mm +/- 1mm. The D-type pins protrude below the PCB by 2.54mm +/-1mm Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited Document Reference No ...
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... Operating Temperature T Range Table 6.2 - Operating Temperature Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited Minimum Typical Maximum TBD TBD Minimum Typical Maximum –40 +85 Document Reference No.: FT_000148 USB-COM232-PLUS4 Datasheet Version 1.2 Clearance No.: FTDI# 97 Units Conditions o C Units Conditions 5% to 95% RH non condensing 14 ...
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... EMI Compatibility FCC and CE The USB-COM232-PLUS4 has been tested to be compliant with both FCC Part 15 Subpart B and European EMC Directive. NOTE: This is a Class B product domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. ...
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... Import / Export Information Country of Origin China 8542.90.0000 Harmonized Code Product Description USB to RS232 Development Module, Four COM Port USA ECCN EAR99 – No License Required Table 7.1 - Import / Export Information Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited Document Reference No.: FT_000148 USB-COM232-PLUS4 Datasheet Version 1 ...
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... Computer power Computer is not in Sleep or Standby - If a USB Hub is used, be sure it is set for “Self-Powered” operation - If a USB Hub is used, be sure all cables are properly inserted - If all the above are OK, the Yellow LED should be lit, indicating the device has been recognized by the USB subsystem. RS232 cables – ...
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... Technical Support Technical support may be obtained from your nearest FTDIChip office: United Kingdom: United States: China: Taiwan Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited support1@ftdichip.com us.support@ftdichip.com cn.support@ftdichip.com tw.support1@ftdichip.com Document Reference No.: FT_000148 USB-COM232-PLUS4 Datasheet Version 1.2 Clearance No.: FTDI ...
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... USA Tel: +1 (503) 547 0988 Fax: +1 (503) 547 0987 E-Mail (Sales) us.sales@ftdichip.com E-Mail (Support) us.support@ftdichip.com E-mail (General Enquiries) us.admin@ftdichip.com Web Site URL http://www.ftdichip.com Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited Document Reference No.: FT_000148 USB-COM232-PLUS4 Datasheet Version 1.2 Clearance No.: FTDI ...
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... Distributor and Sales Representatives Please visit the Sales Network page of the FTDI Web site for the contact details of our distributor(s) and sales representative(s) in your country. Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited Document Reference No.: FT_000148 USB-COM232-PLUS4 Datasheet Version 1.2 Clearance No.: FTDI ...
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... Table 1.3 - Ordering Information .................................................................................................................... 3 Table 2.1 – RS232 DTE to DCE connection with straight-through cable ................................................... 6 Table 2.2 – RS232 DTE to DTE connection with null-modem cable ........................................................... 6 Table 3.1 – USB "miniB" Receptacle Pin-Out ............................................................................................. 11 Table 3.2 – DE-9P RS232 Pin-Out ................................................................................................................. 11 Table 4.1 - USB Electrical Details ................................................................................................................. 12 Table 4 ...
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... Corrected title page which said PLUS1 instead of PLUS4 Version 1.2 Edited Section 1.3.1, Removed the statement “A standard “A to B” cable is provided” Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited Document Reference No.: FT_000148 USB-COM232-PLUS4 Datasheet Version 1.2 Clearance No.: FTDI June 2009 ...