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Connect RS-422 and RS-485 (2-wire and 4-wire) devices to a USB port and gain 2000 V RMS isolation from voltage spikes and ground loops.Universal Serial Bus (USB) has become the connectivity workhorse of todayís PCs, replacing the familiar serial ports. However, many commercial and industrial devices still use the RS-422/485 interface. To connect these devices to modern PCs and provide protection from electrical transients, you need a simple and reliable conversion solution.
Models BB-USOPTL4-2P and BB-USOPTL4-4P offer this solution and are great for any application that requires long range or multi-drop capabilities. Both models offer a high retention USB interface, removable terminal blocks on the serial side and have LEDís to indicate data flow. Simply plug the converter into an available USB port on your computer or USB hub and install the drivers (available for download from website). The device will show up as additional COM ports in the Windows Device Manager, which are fully compatible with your Windows applications. A one meter USB cable is included.
Powering options included USB port-powering or an external power source (power supply not included, sold separately).
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Features
- Connect multiple RS-422/485 devices to your USB port
- 2000 V optical isolation; 15 KV ESD surge protection
- RS-422/485 data rates up to 921.6 kbps
- USB: 12 Mbps, USB 2.0 (backward compatible)
- USB port-power or external source (power supply not included, sold separately)
- High retention USB ports hold connections securely
- Removable serial terminal blocks for easy wiring
- USB cable included, 1.8 m (6 ft)
