Features |
- USB 2.0 to 4 x RS232/422/485
- High-Speed serial ports 921.6kbps
- Driver for Windows, Linux, Mac OS X
- LEDs for Power and TxD/RxD activity
- ESD protection on USB and serial ports
- 2.5kV electrical isolation (ISO version only)
- Bus powered (non-ISO), Self powered (ISO version)
- Wide range of power input 9 - 54V DC
- Metal housing
- 19-inch rack and wall mounts
- Wide range of operating temperatures
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Specifications |
USB Interface |
USB-Input |
USB 2.0 High Speed, USB 1.1 compliant |
Connector |
USB type B |
Circuits |
FTDI FT4232H Genesys GL850G |
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Serial Interface |
No. of Ports/Type |
4 x RS232/422/485 configurable by DIP switch and software |
Connector |
DB-9 male |
Protection |
16kV ESD surge protection 2.5kV Electrical isolation on ISO version
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Operating Modes |
RS232 RS422 full duplex (120Ω on/off) RS485 4 wire, full duplex (120Ω on/off) RS485 2 wire, half duplex (120Ω on/off)
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Configuration |
The single DIP switch at rear side configures all ports in the same operating mode or individually via software: Windows: using "VScom USB Configurator" Utility All OS: using Terminal emulation The operating mode controls termination. No High/Low biasing resistors needed |
Signals non-ISO |
RS232: TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, GND RS422: Tx+/-, Rx+/-, GND RS485 4-wire: Tx+/-, Rx+/-, GND RS485 2-wire: Data+/-, GND
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Signals ISO |
RS232: TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, GND RS422: Tx+/-, Rx+/-, GND RS485 4-wire: Tx+/-, Rx+/-, GND RS485 2-wire: Data+/-, GND All signals isolated for 2.5kV |
RS485 Data Direction Control |
ARTc (Automatic Receive Transmit control) |
Data Bits |
7, 8 |
Stop Bits |
1, 2 |
Parity |
None, Even, Odd, Mark, Space |
Flow Control |
RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF |
Baudrate |
RS232: 180bps - 921.6/1000kbps RS422: up to 12Mbps RS485: up to 12Mbps
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LEDs |
TxD/RxD for each port |
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Serial Port Expansion |
Connector |
USB 2.0 High Speed type A, 500mA @5V at rear side |
Expansion Ports |
connect USB-xCOM Plus to add more serial ports, also electrically isolated |
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Software |
Drivers |
Windows 2000 to Windows 11 (x86 and x64) Windows Server 2000 to 2012R2 (x86 and x64) Linux (Kernel 3.4 and later built-in) Mac OS X
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Installation |
The driver is already installed (Linux), or installs by automatic Download after Device connection (Windows). |
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Power Requirement |
Input Voltage |
5V (USB) 9-54V Dcin
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Power consumption USB-4COM Plus |
Bus-powered: 5V 500mA via USB Self-powered: DCin 9 - 54V, 3W + 3W for Port Expansion
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Power consumption USB-4COM Plus ISO |
Bus powered: 5V 600mA via USB Self powered: DCin 9 - 54V, 5W + 3W for Port Expansion
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Port Expansion |
DCin supply is compulsory to support Port Expansion. |
Connector |
Bus powered: USB Type B, no external supply Self powered: 3-Pin Terminal Block
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Housing and Mounting |
Case |
0.8mm sheet metal |
Weight |
0.9kg, w/h box 1.5kg |
Dimensions |
196×147×44 mm³ (W×L×H) |
Packaged |
310×192×60 mm³ |
Mounting |
19-inch Rack Wall mount
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Environmental Data |
Operating Temp |
−25°C - 75°C |
Storage Temp |
−30°C – 85°C |
Ambient Humidity |
5-95% non condensing |
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Standards and Certifications |
Declarations |
CE, FCC |
EMI |
EN 55022 Class B EN 61000-3-2: Limits of harmonic current emissions EN 61000-3-3: Limitation of voltage changes 47 CFR FCC Part 15 Subpart B
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EMS (EN 55024) |
EN 61000-4-3: Radiated RFI EN 61000-4-4: Electrical Fast Transient EN 61000-4-5: Surge EN 61000-4-6: Induced RFI EN 61000-4-8: Power Frequency Magnetic Field EN 61000-4-11: Power supply dips
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ESD |
EN 61000-4-2 4kV contact 8kV air for Serial Ports USB DCin Power connector
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MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) |
MTBF non-ISO |
39.4 Years @ 25°C 22.7 Years @ 45°C |
MTBF ISO |
29.2 Years @ 25°C 13.7 Years @ 45°C |
Standard |
Telcordia (Bellcore) Standard; RelCalc. 5.0 BELL-7 |
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Warranty |
Warranty Period |
2 years |
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Ordering Information |
609 |
USB-4COM Plus (4x RS232/422/485, non-isolated, expandable) |
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USB-4COM Plus ISO (4x RS232/422/485, isolated, expandable) |
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Options |
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Power adapter 110-230V AC to 12V @1A, DC, EU plug |
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Power adapter 110-230V AC to 12V @1A, DC, US plug |
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DB9F-to-TB/10 for RS422/485 free wiring option |
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DB9F-to-RJ45 for changing from DB9 to CAT5 wiring (Optimised for RS422/485 operating modes) |
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RJ45-to-DB9M for changing back from CAT5 to DB9 wiring (Required to match the DB9 pinout at USB-xCOM Plus) |
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Serial Null-Modem adapter 9PF-9PF, change male to female |
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Packaging |
Packing list |
USB-4COM Plus device USB 2.0 High-Speed cable Mounting brackets for 19-inch rack Wallmount plates Terminal block for Power Supply 4 rubber feet for table mode
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