USB-i485 Isolated USB to RS-422/RS-485 Converter

Robust USB converter for four-wire (full duplex) RS-422 and RS-485 or two-wire (half duplex) industrial serial busses. 1.5 kVDC isolation between PC and serial bus. Best-of-class drivers.

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One of our most popular products. The Novus USB-i485 module is a cost-effective way to convert RS-485 or RS-422 industrial buses to a USB interface. When connected to a PC USB port the USB-i485 module is automatically detected and is installed as a native serial port which is compatible with any existing serial communication application.

Multiple modules can be installed when using USB hubs thus allowing a hassle-free configuration of a multi serial system without any IRQ or DMA configuration.

1500 VDC isolation between the USB port and RS-485/RS-422 along with ±60 VDC and 15 kV ESD bus protection provides a robust and safe connection from the PC to equipment.

The USB-i485 converter can be configured for four-wire (Full Duplex) RS-422 and RS-485 or two-wire (Half Duplex) networks. When operating in two-wire RS-485 the data transfer control is automatically done by the converter.

Two independent and isolated RS-485 networks can be supported by one USB-i485 module thus duplicating the possible number of remote devices. Each RS-485 network can operate in an independent direction allowing for full duplex RS-485 connection.

Features:

USB V1.1 Plug and Play
Appears as a serial (COM) port
Jumper selected RS-485 / RS-422
Automatic flow control for RS-485 Half Duplex
Data transmission and reception LED indicators

Power supply: From USB port

Power consumption: ≤100 mA

Transmission rate: 300 bps to 1 Mbps

Max. Devices in the RS-485 network:

Half Duplex: 2 x 32 devices
Full Duplex: 32 devices

Isolation (USB to serial interfaces): 1500 VDC

RS-485/RS-433 Bus Protection: ±60 VDC, 15 kV ESD

USB Connection: Mini-B Connector

Maximum RS-485/RS-422 cable length: 1200 m

RS-485/RS-422 connector: Screw terminal for ≤1.5 mm² (≤16 AWG) wires.

Internal resistors: 120 Ω Termination enabled by jumpers

Wide operating system support:

Supports Windows 98/ME/XP/2000/CE/Vista/7, 32 bit and 64 bit
Supports Mac OS 8.6 to OS X
Linux 2.4.20 or later.

Operating environment: 0 to 70 °C, 10 to 90% RH, non-condensing.

Enclosure: 70 × 60 × 18 mm ABS

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Our standard warranty period is 12 months from the date of purchase unless stated otherwise.

Other warranty periods:

Labjack Products: 5 Years
Atop Products: 3 Years
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Warranty is subject to us being satisfied that a defect was caused by defective workmanship or materials and was not caused by or was not substantially contributed to by other factors beyond our control including incorrect installation, alterations or modifications of the product not recommended by the manufacturer.

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Returns Policy

If you are dissatisfied with our goods you may return them within 14 days of the dispatch date. Contact us for an authorisation and we will refund your purchase less shipping costs and restocking fees. All returned goods MUST be in AS NEW condition including ALL PACKAGING and DOCUMENTATION / MANUALS etc.

Please note:

The product returned will attract a 20% restocking fee.
The customer must pay the delivery costs.
Non standard, custom made or a specially manufactured or imported products are not returnable.
Semiconductors, books and software are not refundable

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