USB 2 to 4-Port RS232-422-485 Serial TB Adapter B Port

USB2-4comi-SI-TB adapter terminal block connectors

4-Port Industrial USB 2.0 to RS-232 / 422 / 485 Serial TB Adapter w/ Optical Isolation & Surge Protection

USB 2 to 4-Port RS232-422-485 Serial TB Adapter Package Contents

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4-Port Industrial USB 2.0 to RS-232 / 422 / 485 Serial TB Adapter w/ Optical Isolation & Surge Protection

RS-232 | RS-422 | RS-485 | 2,000 Bytes Receive | 2,000 Bytes Transmit

Superior Build Quality: Housed in a rugged steel chassis with built in mountable flanges, the serial adapter hub is perfect for installations in labs, warehouses, or heavy machinery.
Safe Industrial Connections: Designed for use with Bar Code Scanners, Time Clocks, Label Printers, Point of Sale Terminals, Receipt Printers, and more the USB to Serial Adapter offers 3KV optical Isolation, 15KV ESD protection & 600W surge protection.
Effortless Port Configuration: The adapter is designed with external dip switches to set RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 ports and different operation modes conveniently.
COM Retention: COM Ports are fully configurable, and after reboots, port assignments are preserved.
Power: Power is drawn from the included 12V / 1A power adapter.
Upstream: 1 USB port, Type B Female Connector
Downstream: 4 5-pin Screw Lock Terminal Blocks
LEDs: Power, TX / RX

$249.99

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Product Documentation

Model No. USB2-4COMi-SI-TB

Description

Introduction:

The USB2-4COMi-SI-TB is a USB 2 to 4-port industrial serial adapter that protects you device(s) with optical Isolation, 15KV ESD protection and 600W surge protection over each port. It is designed to make RS-422 and RS-485 serial port expansion quick and simple through its terminal block connection. All ports are controlled by DIP switches, each terminal block serial port can be individually designated for the signal your application demands. The USB 2 to 4-port serial adapter has an industrially designed metal case where the DIP switches are located within the bottom access panel.

4-Port RS232-422-485 Serial TB Adapter Connected

By connecting to the USB port on your computer or available USB hub, the USB to industrial serial adapter instantly adds four RS-232/422/485 interface serial communication ports to your system while taking advantage of both the Plug-and-Play, and Hot-Plug features of the USB bus.

The USB2-4COMi-SI-TB industrial serial adapter makes it very easy to add 4 protected industrial communication ports to your system though its terminal block interface with DIP switch controls.

Features:

Supports USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 transfer speeds from 1.5 up to 480 Mbps, automatic link and speed detection.
Adds four high-speed RS-232/422/485 serial ports via USB connection.
2K byte receive buffer.
2K byte transmit buffer for high speed data throughput.
Requires no IRQ, DMA, I/O port.
Data rates: 300 bps to 921.6K bps.
Each serial port supports 5-pin screw-lock-type terminal block connector.
Auto-transmit buffer control for 2-wire RS-485 half-duplex operation.
Biasing and Termination resistors installed on-board.
Supports RS-232 3-wire signals: RxD, TxD, GND
Supports RS-422, RS-485 4-wire signals: TxD-, TxD+, RxD+, RxD-
Supports RS-485 2-wire signals: data-, data+
Monitor LEDS of TxD, RxD indicating port status
AC to DC-12V, 1A switching power supply included
Supports 3KV optical Isolation, 15KV ESD protection and 600W surge protection
Virtual COM port drivers available for Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, 2003, 2000
Industrial grade metal case with DIN-rail ears for Din-rail mounting.
Chipset: FTDI FT4232H USB 2.0 to quad UART chip
Dimensions: 192.42 x 122.22 x 23.60 mm (L×W×H), dimensions are to DIN rail(W), to power plug(L)

Package Contents:

USB2-4COMi-SI-TB serial adapter
Power adapter
USB cable

*Surface Mounting screws not included.

Specifications

Product Specifications

Identifier

Product Type

Adapters > USB > Serial

Power

Input Voltage	+9~28V DC
Power Source	2-Pin Terminal Block, AC Adapter Included
External Power Required	Yes

Compliance

Country of Origin

Taiwan

Physical Characteristics

Color	Black
Mounting Style	Din-Rail Mount, Surface Mount
Ports	4 Serial Ports, 1 USB Port
Material of Construction	Steel
Screw Lock Compatible	Yes

Serial Attributes

RS Signals	Data-, Data+, GND, TxD-, TxD+, RxD+, RxD-, TxD-, TxD+, RxD+, RxD-, GND, TxD, RxD, GND
Serial Standards	RS232, RS422, RS485
Baud Rate	921.6K bps
FIFO Receive	2,000 bytes
FIFO Transmit	2,000 bytes
Data Bits	7, 8
Parity	None, Even, Odd, Mark, Space
Stop Bits	1, 2
Flow Control	Hardware (RTS, CTS), XON/XOFF

Software

OS Support

Win 11, Win 10, Win 7, Win 8, Win 8.1, Win Vista

Environmental

Operating Temperature	0°C to 60°C (32 to 140°F)
Storage Temperature	-40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
Humidity	0% ~ 90% (non-condensing)

Product Information

Warranty

1 year from date of purchase

Hardware

Chipset	FTDI
LED Indicators	Power, TX / RX
Upstream USB Ports	1 Type-B Female USB

Performance & Safety

Isolated/Surge Protected

Yes

Other Data

Connector	5-Pin Terminal Block
USB Interface	USB 2.0
UPC	736983902443
Weight	2.000 lbs
Dimensions	11.250 × 5.687 × 2.500 in

UPC: 736983902443

Pin-Outs

Terminal Block RS-232 Pin-Outs

Terminal Block RS-422 Pin-Outs

Terminal Block RS-485 Pin-Outs 2-Wire

Terminal Block RS-485 Pin-Outs 4-Wire

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Support

Product Documentation & Drivers

Product Documentation

Need drawings, CAD files, or other compliance documentation? Click HERE

Serial F.A.Q.

Product F.A.Q.

View frequently asked product questions below. For all serial troubleshooting, visit this page.
Still need help? Reach out!

How do I clean and reinstall my FTDI drivers?
View Answer
1. Download the CDM Uninstaller HERE.
  
  Extract the zip file, or open the “CDMuninstallerGUI.exe” utility.
  
  Leave the ‘Vendor ID’ set to 0403 and ‘Product ID’ set to 6001.
  
  Click Add.
  
  Click Remove Devices.
  
  Download the corresponding driver for your operating system and follow on-screen prompts. Windows Driver | MacOS Driver
Video tutorial here.
How can I change my device’s COM port?
View Answer
1. Click on Start and navigate to the Control Panel
  
  Locate and click on Device Manager
  
  Under “Ports (COM & LPT)” you will find your serial device titled “USB Serial Port” along with its current COM Port.
  
  Right click on “USB Serial Port” and click on Properties.
  
  Navigate to the “Port Settings” tab and click on “Advanced…”
  
  Once there, the “COM Port Number:” can be changed with a dropdown menu to select the port number.
  
  Click your desired port number (i.e. COM2) and click “OK”.
  
  Click “OK” once more.
  
  Your serial device is now assigned to your chosen COM Port.
How do I check to ensure the COM port is listed properly in Windows?
View Answer
To ensure your serial device is installed properly, complete the following:
1. Press Windows Key + R to open the Device Manager. Once Run comes up, type “devmgmt.msc” into the text field and press Enter.
2. Expand the section labeled, Ports (COM & LPT).
3. You should now see a COM number in brackets to the right of each port. If the device is installed properly, no exclamation points or question marks should be present next to the device.
I have everything hooked up, but nothing is functioning correctly.
View Answer
To rule out potential issues, quickly test your individual components to ensure that they are working correctly individually, and are not the source of the problem:
- Serial cables
- Serial ports
- Serial devices
Test your components by:
- Hook up the serial cable(s), serial port(s), and serial device(s) in a different setup to see if the issue stems from a particular component, or the setup as a whole.
- Replace the serial cable, port, or device within your setup to further troubleshoot the issue’s origin.
When testing cables:
- Test each cable individually.
- Use short cables when you are testing.
When testing serial ports and devices:
- Press the Windows key + R, in Run, type devmgmt.msc, and press Enter to open the Device Manager. You can then check to see if your device is listed under Ports (COM & LPT).
- Ensure that the COM port number is the correct number for the serial device and that the software being used to connect the computer to the serial device uses the correct COM port number.
- If the device is listed with an error, follow the instructions on the website to reinstall the drivers.
Serial communication is not functioning correctly, how can I tell if the problem caused by the adapter or my serial software application?

View Answer
Older serial communication applications make use of legacy hardware addresses, often incompatible with PCI, PCIe, and USB to Serial products. Contact the software provider to troubleshoot.
I am receiving an error when I try to install the drivers in Windows 8 64 bit.
View Answer
Driver Signature Enforcement in Windows 8 may need to be disabled in order to use various drivers. After disabling this feature, the driver will be allowed to install.

Note: You are required to restart your computer after disabling the Driver Signature Enforcement. Save all open work on your computer.

Disable driver signature enforcement:
1. Press the Windows key + C.
2. Click Settings > Change PC Settings.
3. In the left pane, click General.
4. In the right pane, under Advanced startup, click Restart now.
When your system restarts:
1. Click Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart.
2. Press 7.
When your computer restarts, Driver Signature Enforcement will be disabled and you can install the drivers.
I am receiving an error when I try to install the drivers in Windows 10 64 bit.
View Answer
Driver Signature Enforcement in Windows 10 may need to be disabled in order to use various drivers. After disabling this feature, the driver will be allowed to install.

Note: You are required to restart your computer after disabling the Driver Signature Enforcement. Save all open work on your computer.

Disable Driver Signature Enforcement:
1. Click the Windows icon in the taskbar.
2. Click Power.
3. Press and hold the Shift key and click Restart.
After your computer restarts:
1. Click Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > Startup Settings > Restart.
2. Press 7.
When your computer restarts, Driver Signature Enforcement will be disabled and you can install the drivers.
Why did the software not install properly in macOS High Sierra (10.13) or later?
View Answer
High Sierra 10.13 and later versions of macOS enforce strict security policy revisions. In order for the device to operate, software packages like those used in this installation must be allowed in macOS Security and Privacy settings once the software is installed.

Once the driver/software is installed, follow these steps to allow the software:
1. Open System Preferences.
2. Open Security & Privacy.
3. Click the Allow button near the bottom of the General tab.