Aten Uc485 Usb To Rs-422-485 Adapter User Manual (+ PDF)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Caution

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Warning
Operation of this equipment in a residential environment could cause radio interference.

KCC Statement

Industry Canada Statement

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES003.

CAN ICES-003 (A) / NMB-003 (A)

RoHS
This product is RoHS compliant.

Online Registration

International: http://eservice.aten.com

Telephone Support

For telephone support, call this number:

International	886-2-8692-6959
China	86-400-810-0-810
Japan	81-3-5615-5811
Korea	82-2-467-6789
North America	1-888-999-ATEN ext 4988 1-949-428-1111

Technical Support

For international online technical support – including troubleshooting, documentation, and software updates: http://eservice.aten.com
For North American technical support:

Email Support		[email protected]
Online Technical Support	Troubleshooting Documentation Software Updates	http://support.aten.com
Telephone Support		1-888-999-ATEN ext 4998

Package Contents

Check to make sure that all the components are in working order.
If you encounter any problem, please contact your dealer.

The UC485 USB to RS-422/485 Adapter package contains the
following items:

1 UC485 USB to RS-422/485 Adapter
1 Terminal Adapter
1 User Instructions*

Note:

Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit or any connected devices.
The product may be updated, with features and functions added, improved or removed since the release of this manual. For an up-to-date user manual, visit http://www.aten.com/global/en/

Overview

The ATEN UC485 USB to RS-422/485 Adapter is a high quality industrial adapter cable designed to instantly add an RS-422 / RS-485 port to your PC or laptop via a USB port. The adapter is powered via the USB connection, therefore an external power supply is not needed.

The UC485 adapter lets you use a single USB connection to create plug-and-play serial transfers without additional cables or complicated device installations. It lets you connect any RS-485 or RS-422 device to your computer’s USB port without experiencing computer lock-ups, I/O or driver problems. It is the ideal solution for connecting industrial devices such as laboratory machines, measuring equipment, automated systems, monitoring devices, and many more – where mission-critical applications are required.

Features

Converts a USB port to a Legacy COM port
DB-9 female to terminal block adapter for easy wiring
Fast COM Port Transmission – up to 921.6 Kbps per serial port
Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 or above, Mac and Linux
LEDs for indicating RS-422 (Orange) or RS-485 (Green)
Supports Terminal/ECHO setting by switch
Plug-and-Play – no power supply needed
Supports USB hot-plugging

System Requirements

Hardware

1 USB enabled computer

Software

Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 or above, Mac and Linux

If your Linux kernel is between v2.6.15 ~ v5.4 and your device has a new chipset version, please update the Linux driver from our product web page. This driver works with 2021 or later chipset version device only.

Use the link below to identify which chipset version your device is. http://eservice.aten.com/eServiceCx/Common/FAQ/view.do?id=18695

Components

UC485

No.	Component	Description
1	USB connector	This connector plugs in a USB enabled computer.
2	DB-9 connector	Connect this end of the cable to an RS-422 or RS-485 serial device.
3	connector nut	This nut provides an inlet for the connector screws on the Terminal Adapter (included with this package).
4	power LED	This LED lights Orange (RS-422) or Green (RS-485) to indicate the adapter is connected and powering a device from the computer’s USB port.
5	mode selector	These three DIP switches allow you to configure the Terminator, Echo, and device settings.
6	terminal connectors	These five terminal blocks provide a wired connection to the serial device.
7	DB-9 connector (Female)	The terminal adapter plug connects to the cable’s DB-9 connector.
8	connector screws	These two screws go into the connector nuts on the cable’s DB-9 connector.

Installation

Make sure that the power to any device that you connect to the installation has been turned off.
Make sure that all devices you will be installing are properly grounded.

Hardware

To setup the UC485, use the diagram on the next page (the numbers in the diagram correspond with the numbered instructions below), and do the following:

Plug the USB connector to the computer and allow the drivers to install.*
Plug the DB-9 connector to an RS-422/RS-485 serial device.
(Optional) If you are using the terminal connectors, plug the terminal adapter included with this package into the DB-9 connector, secure the connector screws, and then use the terminal blocks to wire a device to the UC485 (SEE PAGE).
Use the mode selector to configure the DIP switch settings for the connection type (SEE PAGE).
Power on the serial devices.

Note: If you are using an older computer that doesn’t contain the drivers for this device, please go to our website to download the UC485 drivers and install them before setting up the hardware.

Configuration and Settings

Terminal Block

PIN	RS-422 (4-Wire)	RS-485 (2-Wire)
1	TxD-(A)	Data-(A)
2	TxD+(B)	Data+(B)
3	RxD+(B)
4	RxD-(A)
5	GND	GND

DIP Switch

Switch	Name	Position	Description
1	Term / No Term	No Term (default)	The terminator resistor is disabled.
1	Term / No Term	Term	The terminator resistor is enabled.
2	Echo / No Echo	Echo	The data transmitted is echoed back.
2	Echo / No Echo	No Echo (default)	No data is echoed back.
3	485 / 422	485 (default)	RS-485 2-wire mode
3	485 / 422	422	RS-422 4-wire mode

DB9 Pin Assignment

PIN	RS-422 (4-Wire)	RS-485 (2-Wire)
1	TxD-(A)	Data-
2	TxD+(B)	Data+
3	RxD+(B)
4	RxD-(A)
5	GND	GND
6	RTS-
7	RTS+
8	CTS+
9	CTS-

Specifications

Function	UC485
Device Connections	1
Connectors
Serial Port	1 x DB-9 Male (Silver)
USB Port	1 x USB Type-A Male (White)
LED
Power Status	RS-422 (Orange) / RS-485 (Green)
Interface
RS-485	Baud Rate: 75bps~921.6 Kbps
Flow Control
RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF	Stop Bit: 1, 1.5, 2
FIFO
64 Bytes	Parity: Even, Odd, None, Mark, Space
Power
Consumption	DC5V, 0.228W
Environmental
Operating Temperature	0–40º C
Storage Temperature	-20–60º C
Humidity	0–80% RH, Non-condensing
Physical Properties
Housing	Plastic
Weight	0.09 kg
Dimensions (L x W x H)	9.53 x 4.10 x 2.20 cm

Limited Warranty

ATEN warrants its hardware in the country of purchase against flaws in materials and workmanship for a Warranty Period of two [2] years (warranty period may vary in certain regions/countries) commencing on the date of original purchase. This warranty period includes the LCD panel of ATEN LCD KVM switches. Select products are warranted for an additional year (see A+ Warranty for further details). Cables and accessories are not covered by the Standard Warranty.

What is covered by the Limited Hardware Warranty

ATEN will provide a repair service, without charge, during the Warranty Period. If a product is detective, ATEN will, at its discretion, have the option to (1) repair said product with new or repaired components, or (2) replace the entire product with an identical product or with a similar product which fulfills the same function as the defective product. Replaced products assume the warranty of the original product for the remaining period or a period of 90 days, whichever is longer. When the products or components are replaced, the replacing articles shall become customer property and the replaced articles shall become the property of ATEN.

To learn more about our warranty policies, please visit our website: http://www.aten.com/global/en/legal/policies/warranty-policy/