FTDI Chip Development Kit USB-COM485-PLUS1

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RS Stock No.:
687-7746
Distrelec Article No.:
304-00-928
Mfr. Part No.:
USB-COM485-PLUS1
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FTDI Chip
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FTDI Chip

Kit Classification

Development Kit

USB-COM-PLUS Modules


The USB-COM-PLUS modules provide a simple method of adapting legacy serial devices with RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 interfaces to modern USB ports.

USB-COM232-Plus


The USB-COM232-PLUS1 module is a single channel USB to RS-232 communication device. Utilises the FTDI FT232R
The USB-COM232-PLUS2 module is a single USB interface to two independent RS-232 ports, communication device. Utilises the FTDI FT2232H (USB 2.0 Hi-Speed device)
The USB-COM232-PLUS4 module is a single USB interface to four independent RS-232 ports, communication device. Utilises the FTDI FT4232H (USB 2.0 Hi-Speed device)
RS-232 level shifters are included, plus Power/TXD/RXD LEDs

USB-COM422-Plus


The USB-COM422-PLUS1 module is a single channel USB to RS-422 communication device. Utilises the FTDI FT232R
The USB-COM422-PLUS2 module is a single USB interface to two independent RS-422 ports, communication device. Utilises the FTDI FT2232H (USB 2.0 Hi-Speed device)
The USB-COM422-PLUS4 module is a single USB interface to four independent RS-422 ports, communication device. Utilises the FTDI FT4232H (USB 2.0 Hi-Speed device)
RS-422 level shifters are included, plus Power/TXD/RXD LEDs

USB-COM485-Plus


The USB-COM485-PLUS1 module is a single channel USB to RS-485 communication device. Utilises the FTDI FT232R
The USB-COM485-PLUS2 module is a single USB interface to two independent RS-485 ports, communication device. Utilise the FTDI FT2232H (USB 2.0 Hi-Speed device)
The USB-COM485-PLUS4 module is a single USB interface to four independent RS-485 ports, communication device. Utilises the FTDI FT4232H (USB 2.0 Hi-Speed device)
RS-485 level shifters are included, plus Power/TXD/RXD LEDs

The FTDI Chip USB-COM485-Plus1 is a USB to RS485 adapter board. It provides a straight-forward way to convert older devices with as RS485 interface to more up-to-date USB ports. The USB-COM485-Plus1 features RS485 level shifters and the FT232R USB-Serial bridge IC which enables the conversion.

There are 3 LEDs on the USB-COM485-Plus1. A yellow LED indicates when the board is configured and ready. A green LED represents TxD activity when the data is transmitted to the RS485. Finally, there is a red LED which is for the same but with RxD activity.

What connectors are on-board?
1 x 12Mbps USB type B 2.0 male connector
1 x DE-9P male connector
Note: it works with USB 1.1 and 2.0 host and hub ports

What is the maximum data rate?
The maximum RS485 level data rate is 3Mbps.

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