USB-COM422-PLUS-4 FTDI, USB-COM422-PLUS-4 Datasheet - Page 9

• Manufacturer Part Number: USB-COM422-PLUS-4
• Description: MODULE, DEV, USB-RS422, 4 COM PORT
• Manufacturer: FTDI
• Type: Developmentr

Specifications of USB-COM422-PLUS-4

• Mcu Supported Families: FT232R, FT2232, FT232BM
• Kit Features: Works With USB 1.1 & 2.0 Host And Hub Ports, FIFO
• Svhc: No SVHC (18-Jun-2010)
• 2.0 Host And Hub Ports, Fifo: 2KB Transmit Buffer, 2KB Receive Buffer
• Rohs Compliant: Yes
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant

2.2
The USB-COM422-PLUS4 module drivers are available for download from:
www.ftdichip.com
2.2.1 Microsoft Windows
With the device drivers being Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL) certified, they are also available
through download directly from the Microsoft
connecting the USB-COM422-PLUS4 to a computer running Windows Vista. Additional installation options
are noted below:
Installation Executable shown on Windows XP
Windows Update shown on Windows XP
You must have an active Internet connection and the Windows Update Service enabled.
1) Login to your system as Administrator, or a user with Administrator rights.
2) Prior to connecting the USB-COM422- PLUS4 to the USB Host or Hub port, download the latest
3) Run this executable to install the device drivers.
4) Connect the USB-COM422-PLUS4 to your computer. A notification will appear near the task bar
1) Connect the USB-COM422-PLUS4 to your USB Host or Hub.
2) The “Found New Hardware” Wizard will appear. The first dialog should ask whether it is
3) Select one of the “Yes” choices and click “Next”.
4) The following screen appears:
Device Driver Installation
device driver version from the FTDI web site.
indicating that new hardware has been installed and is ready for use. It is normal if this notice
appears twice.
Figure 2.1 - Hardware Ready
acceptable to use the Windows Update Service to find the device driver.
Figure 2.2 – Found New Hardware Wizard
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Update service. This is the best choice when
Document Reference No.: FT_000152
USB-COM422-PLUS4 Datasheet
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