16-Port RS-422 485 USB-to-Serial Adapter

Model No. USB-16COMi-M

USB to RS485 – 16 x DB9 Male

The USB-16COMi-M industrial USB to 16-Port RS-422 485 Serial adapter for adding more serial communication devices to your system environment.

  • Adds 16 RS422 or RS-485 DB-9 Male Serial Ports to your system.
  • DIP Switches allow the control of serial signal to ports, no need to open the adapter chassis.
  • Rack Mount and DIN-Rail Mountable for industrial environments
  • Application use may include retail and industrial applications, data collection and other high speed applications.

$583.95

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Model No. USB-16COMi-M

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Description

The USB-16COMi-M USB to 16-Port RS-422 485 Serial Adapter is designed for industrial applications and environments making your user experience more efficient when it comes to serial port expansion. The USB 16COM Serial Adapter instantly adds sixteen (16) RS-232 serial communication ports to your system.

USB-16COMi-M USB to 16-Port RS-422 485 Serial Adapter

Plug-and-Play  installation with hot plug features set the adapter up for automatic detection for use as a COM port. There are no IRQ & COM port conflicts or configuration needed, since the ports do not require any additional IRQ, DMA, memory as resources on the system. The adapter has a built-in switching power supply of 100V/240V (input) inside the chassis.

USB-16COMi-M kit showing DIP switches image

 

DIN rail brackets for an industrial mounting environments  are included for mounting to a 19 inches rack, and the rack mount kits are included with the adapter. The USB 16COM Serial Adapter provides instant connectivity with modems, ISDN TAs, PDAs, handheld & pocket PCs, digital cameras, POS, serial printers. It is suitable for remote access, retail and industrial applications, data collection and other applications requiring high speed RS-232 serial communication ports. There is no need to open the chassis to set the operation modes since the 16 DIP switches are located externally (pictured above) for easy RS-422, RS-485 mode settings.

Additional Features:

  • Adds sixteen RS-422 or RS-485 serial ports by connecting to a USB port
  • External DIP switches for easy RS-422, RS-485 mode settings
  • Installed as standard Windows COM port
  • SECC metal chassis with DIN rail bracket
  • RS-422 data signals: TxD-, TxD+, RxD+, RxD-, GND, RTS-, RTS+, CTS+, CTS-
  • RS-485 4-wire data signals: TxD-, TxD+, RxD+, RxD-
  • RS-485 2-wire data signals: Data-, Data+
  • Automatic transmit and receive control for 2-wire RS-485 half-duplex mode
  • Built-in termination and biasing
  • High speed serial port with the baud rate up to 921.6K bps
  • Non-standard baudrates supported
  • LEDs of Power, TxD and RxD for easy port monitoring and diagnostics
  • Serial port protected with surge protection of 10KV
  • Built-in switching power supply of 100V~240V
  • Easy plug and play installation and RS-422/RS-485 device connection
  • COM port number assigned can be changed to any COM port number required
  • Works with USB 1.1 & 2.0 host port
  • Supports Windows 10, 8, Windows 7, Vista, 2003, XP, 2000 and Linux
  • Standard 19-inch, 1U rackmount chassis

Package Contents

  • 16 port RS422/485 serial adapter
  • Din Rail mounting plates and screws
  • Rack mounting brackets and screws
  • USB A to B cable
  • Power cord
  • Driver disk

*Surface Mounting screws not included.

Specifications

Product Specifications

Compliance
Country of Origin

Taiwan

Physical Characteristics
Color

White

Mounting Style

Din-Rail (Optional Bracket), Rack Mount

Ports

16 Serial Ports

Serial Attributes
Serial Standards

RS422, RS485

Software
OS Support

Linux, Win 10, Win 7, Win 8, Win Vista

Environmental
Operating Temperature

0C to 55C

Hardware
Chipset

FTDI

Other Data
Connector

DB9 Male

Warranty

1 year from date of purchase

Weight

6 lbs

UPC: 729440690946
Technical

Technical Specifications:

USB Bus
Compliance USB 1.0/1.1 compliant, USB 2.0 compatible
Speed 12 Mbps, full-speed USB
FIFO 128 byte transmit FIFO
384 receive FIFO
Serial Interface
Port Type RS-422/RS-485
Number of Ports 16
Connectors DB9 male
Serial Line Protection
ESD Protection 10KV
Serial Port Speed
Baudrate 300 bps to 921.6k bps
Serial Communication Parameters
Data Bits 7, 8
Stop Bits 1, 1.5, 2
Parity None, Even, Odd, Space, Mark
Flow Control RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF
Serial Signals
RS-422 TxD-(A), TxD+(B), RxD+(B), RxD-(A), GND, RTS-(A), RTS+(B), CTS+(B), CTS-(A)
RS-485-4 wire TxD-(A), TxD+(B), RxD+(B), RxD-(A), GND
RS-485-2 wire Data-(A), Data+(B), GND
Driver Support
OS Windows 7, Vista, 2003, XP (WHQL certified) and 2000
Linux Kernel 2.6.3.1 and up built-in support
Power Supply
Input Self-powered
Built-in AC to DC switching power supply with wide Range of AC input from 100VAC to 240VAC
Mechanical
Chassis SECC metal chassis with DIN rail bracket
Rack-mounting brackets included
Environmental
Operating Temperature 0 to 55 °C (32 to 131 °F)
Operating Humidity 5 to 95% RH
Storage Temperature -20 to 75 °C (-4 to 167 °F)
Safety Approvals EN55022 Class B, EN55024, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3
IEC 61000-4-2, IEC 61000-4-3, IEC 61000-4-4, IEC 61000-4-5,
IEC 61000-4-6, IEC 61000-4-8, IEC 61000-4-11.
CISPR PUB. 22 and FCC Part 15 Class B.

 

RS-422 & RS-485 DB9 Male Connector Pin-outs

RS-422 DB9 Male
    RS-422 Signal Pin-outs of DB-9 Male
  Pin Signal  
  1 TxD- (A)  
  2 TxD+(B)  
  3 RxD+(B)  
  4 RxD- (A)  
  5 GND  
  6 RTS- (A)  
  7 RTS+(B)  
  8 CTS+(B)  
  9 CTS- (A)  
 
RS-485 DB9 Male

    RS-485 4-Wire (Full duplex) Signal Pin-outs of DB-9 Male Connector

  Pin Signal  
  1 Tx- (A)  
  2 Tx+(B)  
  3 Rx+(B)  
  4 Rx- (A)  
  5 GND  
 

    RS-485 2-Wire (Half duplex) Signal Pin-outs of DB-9 Male Connector

  Pin Signal  
  1 Data- (A)  
  2 Data+(B)  
  5 GND  
 

RS-422 Signal Wiring

    Point-to-Point 4 Wire Full Duplex

USB-16COMi-M                                    RS-422 Device

    RS-422 with Handshaking

USB-16COMi-M                                   RS-422 Device

RS-485 Signal Wiring

    Point-to-Point 4-Wire Full Duplex

USB-16COMi-M                               RS-485 Device

    Multidrop RS-485 2-Wire Half-duplex

USB-16COMi-M                               RS-485 Device
Optional Accessories

Optional Accessories

The 16 port RS422/485 serial adapter has certain accessories that work with it. These accessories are what you can order if needed.

Support

Product Documentation & Drivers


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?
      1. Download the CDM Uninstaller HERE.
      2. Extract the zip file, or open the “CDMuninstallerGUI.exe” utility.
      3. Leave the ‘Vendor ID’ set to 0403 and ‘Product ID’ set to 6001.
      4. Click Add.
      5. Click Remove Devices.
      6. 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?
      1. Click on Start and navigate to the Control Panel
      2. Locate and click on Device Manager
      3. Under “Ports (COM & LPT)” you will find your serial device titled “USB Serial Port” along with its current COM Port.
      4. Right click on “USB Serial Port” and click on Properties.
      5. Navigate to the “Port Settings” tab and click on “Advanced…”
      6. Once there, the “COM Port Number:” can be changed with a dropdown menu to select the port number.
      7. Click your desired port number (i.e. COM2) and click “OK”.
      8. Click “OK” once more.
      9. 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?
    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.
    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?
    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.
    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.
    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?
    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.