USB-COMi-PL

1-Port USB to Serial Plugin Adapter (Terminal Block, RS-422/485), 15KV ESD Protection

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Description

This mini USB-COMi-PL is a surge and static protected USB to RS-422/485 Plugin Adapter.The USB-COMi-PL USB-to-Industrial Single RS-422/485 Plugin Adapter is designed to make industrial communication port expansion quick and simple. Connecting to a USB port on your computer or USB hub, the USB-COMi-PL instantly adds an industrial RS-422/485 communication port to your system. No jumper setting is required for setting this mini Plugin adapter to RS-422 or RS-485 mode. The mini USB to RS-422/485 Plugin Adapter makes it easier than ever to add a RS-422 or RS-485 device to your system with easy plug-and-play and hot plug features.

Plugging the USB-COMi-PL to the USB port, this Plugin adapter is automatically detected and installed. There are no IRQ & COM port conflicts, since the port doesn’t require any additional IRQ, DMA, memory as resources on the system. The RS-422/485 port functions as native Windows COM port, and it is compatible with Windows serial communication applications.

The USB Industrial I/O Adapter provides instant connectivity to RS-422/485 communication device for factory automation equipment, multi-drop data collection devices, barcode readers, time clocks, scales, data entry terminals, PC-to-PC long distance communications and serial communication in harsh environments. The USB Industrial I/O provides industrial solution for applications requiring single node or multi-drop communications over short and long distance.

Features


  • Adds a high speed RS-422/485 serial port by connecting to a USB port
  • Robust and compact plastic housing
  • Powered by USB port, no external power adapter required
  • LEDs indicate TxD and RxD for easy port monitoring and diagnosis
  • Installs as a standard Windows COM port
  • Automatic transmit and receive control for 2-wire RS-485 half-duplex mode
  • Built-in termination and biasing
  • Serial port protected with surge protection of 15kV
  • Non-standard baudrates supported
  • Easy plug and play installation and RS-422/485 device connection
  • High speed serial port with baud rate up to 10Mbps
  • Provides 15KV ESD protection and 600W surge protection for all serial signals
  • Supports Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, XP, Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012 R2, 2012 and 2008 R2
  • Supports Linux Kernel version 3.0 and later
  • Supports Apple-provided VCP on OS X 10.9 and later

Specifications

USB Bus
InterfaceUSB 2.0 Full Speed, USB 1.1 compliant
Speed12Mbps, full-speed USB
USB ConnectorUSB type A
Serial Interface
InterfaceRS-422/485
Number of Ports1
Connector6-pin terminal block
Max. SpeedRS-422/485:up to 10Mbps
RS-422 SignalsTxD-, TxD+, RxD+, RxD-, GND
RS-485 Signals (4 wire)TxD-, TxD+, RxD+, RxD-, GND
RS-485 Signals (2 wire)Data-, Data+, GND
FIFO256 bytes transmit 128 bytes receive
Protection15kV ESD protection for all signals
Serial Communication Parameters
Data Bits7, 8
ParityNone, Even, Odd, Mark, Space
Stop Bit1, 2
Flow ControlHardware (RTS, CTS), XON/XOFF
Drivers Support
WindowsWindows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, XP
Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012 R2, 2012 and 2008 R2
LinuxLinux Kernel version 3.0 and later
MacApple-provided VCP on OS X 10.9 and later
Power
Power InputPower supplied via USB connector
No external power needed
Mechanical
CasingPlastic, ABS
Environmental
Operating Temperature0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F)
Storage Temperature-20°C to 75°C (-4°F to 167°F)
Operating Humidity5% to 95% RH
Safety ApprovalsCE, FCC

Document


Product Manual

Software


Driver Installation

You need to install driver first, prior to hardware installation. Do not connect the USB-to-Serial Adapter to the USB port of your computer, before you finish driver installation. 



Uninstalling Drivers

Uninstallation Guide For Windows 2000

Uninstallation Guide For Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP, Server 2016, Server 2008, Server 2003