The FTDI chip USB to RS485 adapter board incorporates FTDI’s FT4232H Hi-Speed USB2.0 (480Mb/s) to quad serial UART interface IC device. It handles all the USB signalling and protocols. The adaptor provides a fast and simple way to connect devices with an RS485 interface to USB. The integrated electronics circuit utilise the FT2232H and include RS485 level shifters plus TXD/RXD LEDs to provide a visual indication of data traffic through the module. This module uses a standard USB mini-B device connector for connection to an upstream host or hub port. This board supports Windows Server 2008, 2003, Vista, XP, 2000, Windows CE, Linux, and Mac OS X.
Features and Benefits
Adds four RS-485 serial ports by connecting to a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface COM port number can be changed to any available COM port number to support HyperTerminal or any other serial communications software application running in Windows Data transfer rate is up to 10Mbps Easy plug & play installation Installs as a standard Windows COM ports LEDs indicate USB enumeration, RxD, TxD for monitoring port status and easy diagnostics Operates with USB 1.1 & 2.0 Host and Hub ports Operating temperature ranges between -40°C and 85°C Powered by USB port, no external power adapter required Two modes: Echo and non-echo
