USB-COM232-PLUS4 FTDI, USB-COM232-PLUS4 Datasheet

Interface Modules & Development Tools USB HS to RS232 Conv Assembly 4 DB9 Ports

USB-COM232-PLUS4

Manufacturer Part Number
USB-COM232-PLUS4
Description
Interface Modules & Development Tools USB HS to RS232 Conv Assembly 4 DB9 Ports
Manufacturer
FTDI
Datasheet

Specifications of USB-COM232-PLUS4

Interface Type
USB, RS-232
Data Bus Width
Serial
Operating Supply Voltage
5 V
Product
Interface Modules
For Use With/related Products
FT4232H
Lead Free Status / RoHS Status
Lead free / RoHS Compliant
Other names
USB-COM232-PLUS-4
Future Technology Devices International Ltd
USB-COM232-PLUS4
Datasheet
Document Reference No.: FT_000148
Version 1.2
Issue Date: 2010-04-12
Future Technology Devices International Ltd (FTDI)
Unit 1, 2 Seaward Place, Centurion Business Park, Glasgow, G41 1HH, United Kingdom
Tel.: +44 (0) 141 429 2777
Fax: + 44 (0) 141 429 2758
E-Mail (Support): support1@ftdichip.com Web: http://www.ftdichip.com
Neither the whole nor any part of the information contained in, or the product described in this manual, may be adapted or reproduced
in any material or electronic form without the prior written consent of the copyright holder. This product and its documentation are
supplied on an as-is basis and no warranty as to their suitability for any particular purpose is either made or implied. Future Technology
Devices International Ltd will not accept any claim for damages howsoever arising as a result of use or failure of this product. Your
statutory rights are not affected. This product or any variant of it is not intended for use in any medical appliance, device or system in
which the failure of the product might reasonably be expected to result in personal injury. This document provides preliminar y
information that may be subject to change without notice. No freedom to use patents or other intellectual property rights is implied by
the publication of this document. Future Technology Devices International Ltd, Unit1, 2 Seaward Place, Centurion Business Park,
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Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited

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USB-COM232-PLUS4 Summary of contents

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... Future Technology Devices International Ltd USB-COM232-PLUS4 Document Reference No.: FT_000148 Future Technology Devices International Ltd (FTDI) Unit 1, 2 Seaward Place, Centurion Business Park, Glasgow, G41 1HH, United Kingdom Tel.: +44 (0) 141 429 2777 E-Mail (Support): support1@ftdichip.com Web: http://www.ftdichip.com Neither the whole nor any part of the information contained in, or the product described in this manual, may be adapted or reproduced in any material or electronic form without the prior written consent of the copyright holder ...

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... USB-COM232-PLUS4 appear as four Virtual COM Ports (VCP). This allows existing serial communications software, such as HyperTerminal, to exchange data through the USB- COM232-PLUS4 to a legacy RS232 peripheral device. 1.2 LED Description The USB-COM232-PLUS4 uses nine LEDs to indicate a valid link as well as data traffic according to the following table: LED Function Colour ...

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... FTDI FT4232H Client USB Serial Bridge Connector Figure 1.2 USB-COM232-PLUS4 Block Diagram 1.3.1 Block description USB MINI B Client Connector This connector provides the interface for connection to a USB Host or Hub port. The maximum cable length is 5 meters, according to the USB 2.0 specification. ...

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... FT232BM Baud Rates Table 1.2 - Performance Figures Part Number Description USB-COM232-PLUS4 Hi-Speed USB to 4-Port RS232 module Table 1.3 - Ordering Information Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited Document Reference No.: FT_000148 USB-COM232-PLUS4 Datasheet Clearance No.: FTDI# 97 Configuring FT232R, FT2232 and Version 1.2 3 ...

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... Safety.......................................................................................................... 15 7.3 Environmental ............................................................................................. 15 7.4 Reliability .................................................................................................... 15 7.4.1 MTTF ..................................................................................................... 15 7.5 Import / Export Information ....................................................................... 16 8 Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 17 8.1 Hardware .................................................................................................... 17 8.2 Device Driver .............................................................................................. 17 8.3 Technical Support ....................................................................................... 18 9 Contact Information ..................................................................... 19 Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited Document Reference No.: FT_000148 USB-COM232-PLUS4 Datasheet Version 1.2 Clearance No.: FTDI ...

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... Appendix A - List of Figures and tables......................................... 21 Appendix B - Revision History ............................................................ 22 Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited Document Reference No.: FT_000148 USB-COM232-PLUS4 Datasheet Version 1.2 Clearance No.: FTDI ...

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... RI – Ring Indicator Table 2.1 – RS232 DTE to DCE connection with straight-through cable If the USB-COM232-PLUS4 is connected to another DTE device, a serial “null-modem” cable is required. A null-modem cable handles connecting output signals to the corresponding input signals on the other end. Table 2.3 shows a typical null-modem cable. Note that RI and DCD are not always used. ...

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... Installation Executable shown on Windows XP 1) Login to your system as Administrator user with Administrator rights. 2) Prior to connecting the USB-COM232-PLUS4 to the USB Host or Hub port, download the latest device driver version from the FTDIChip web site. 3) Run this executable to install the device drivers. ...

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... Figure 2.5 - Hardware Ready COM Port Assignment Next, to determine which COM port has been assigned, open the Windows Device Manager from the System Control Panel. Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited Document Reference No.: FT_000148 USB-COM232-PLUS4 Datasheet Version 1.2 Clearance No.: FTDI ...

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... Figure 2.6 - Device Manager Click on the Plus “+” sign next to the Ports tree to list the available COM port. You will see “USB Serial Port”, followed by a COMn assignment. In the figure below, the USB-COM232-PLUS4 is assigned to COM1 to COM4. Figure 2.7 - COM Port Assignment Use this COM port number with your application software in order to access the USB-COM232-PLUS4 ...

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... Device drivers and FTDI installation guides for Mac OS X, Linux and Windows CE are available for download on the FTDIChip web sites. Follow the respective FTDI installation guides for the chosen operating system. Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited Document Reference No.: FT_000148 USB-COM232-PLUS4 Datasheet Version 1.2 Clearance No.: FTDI ...

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... Connections 3.1 External Connectors 3.1.1 USB The USB-COM232-PLUS4 is a downstream USB 2.0 High-speed Device. A standard USB Series “miniB” receptacle is mounted inside the USB-COM232-PLUS4 to facilitate connection to an upstream USB Host or Hub. Pin Number Pin Type 1 Power Bidirectional 2 3 Bidirectional Ground Shield Case Ground Table 3.1 – ...

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... Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited Document Reference No.: FT_000148 Minimum Typical Maximum 4.25 5.0* 5. Minimum Typical Maximum ± 5 ±2.4 ±25 ±15 USB-COM232-PLUS4 Datasheet Version 1.2 Clearance No.: FTDI# 97 Units Conditions *Present when USB cable is attached and V USB Host or Hub powered. mA Units Conditions RL = 3KΩ V Input resistance = 3KΩ 7KΩ ...

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... Mechanical Details 5.1 Module Mechanical Dimensions Figure 5.1 - USB-COM232-PLUS4 PCB Dimensions Dimensions are in mm. The height of the module is dominated by the 4 D-type connectors and stands 12.8mm +/- 1mm. The D-type pins protrude below the PCB by 2.54mm +/-1mm Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited Document Reference No ...

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... Operating Temperature T Range Table 6.2 - Operating Temperature Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited Minimum Typical Maximum TBD TBD Minimum Typical Maximum –40 +85 Document Reference No.: FT_000148 USB-COM232-PLUS4 Datasheet Version 1.2 Clearance No.: FTDI# 97 Units Conditions o C Units Conditions 5% to 95% RH non condensing 14 ...

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... EMI Compatibility FCC and CE The USB-COM232-PLUS4 has been tested to be compliant with both FCC Part 15 Subpart B and European EMC Directive. NOTE: This is a Class B product domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. ...

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... China 8542.90.0000 Harmonized Code Product Description USB to RS232 Development Module, Four COM Port USA ECCN EAR99 – No License Required Table 7.1 - Import / Export Information Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited Document Reference No.: FT_000148 USB-COM232-PLUS4 Datasheet Version 1.2 Clearance No.: FTDI ...

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... If the higher COM port assignments are not acceptable for the application, known unused COM port numbers should be uninstalled according to the FTDI installation guide: http://ftdichip.com/Documents/InstallGuides.htm. Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited Document Reference No.: FT_000148 USB-COM232-PLUS4 Datasheet http://ftdichip.com/Documents/InstallGuides.htm Version 1.2 Clearance No.: FTDI ...

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... Technical Support Technical support may be obtained from your nearest FTDIChip office: United Kingdom: United States: China: Taiwan Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited support1@ftdichip.com us.support@ftdichip.com cn.support@ftdichip.com tw.support1@ftdichip.com Document Reference No.: FT_000148 USB-COM232-PLUS4 Datasheet Version 1.2 Clearance No.: FTDI ...

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... USA Tel: +1 (503) 547 0988 Fax: +1 (503) 547 0987 E-Mail (Sales) us.sales@ftdichip.com E-Mail (Support) us.support@ftdichip.com E-mail (General Enquiries) us.admin@ftdichip.com Web Site URL http://www.ftdichip.com Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited Document Reference No.: FT_000148 USB-COM232-PLUS4 Datasheet Version 1.2 Clearance No.: FTDI ...

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... Distributor and Sales Representatives Please visit the Sales Network page of the FTDI Web site for the contact details of our distributor(s) and sales representative(s) in your country. Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited Document Reference No.: FT_000148 USB-COM232-PLUS4 Datasheet Version 1.2 Clearance No.: FTDI ...

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... Figure 2.6 - Device Manager ........................................................................................................................... 9 Figure 2.7 - COM Port Assignment ................................................................................................................ 9 Figure 2.8 – Access COM Port Properties..................................................................................................... 9 Figure 2.9 - Settings Tab ............................................................................................................................... 10 Figure 2.10 - Advanced Options ................................................................................................................... 10 Figure 5.1 - USB-COM232-PLUS4 PCB Dimensions .................................................................................. 13 List of tables: Table 1.1 – LED Description ........................................................................................................................... 1 Table 1.2 - Performance Figures .................................................................................................................... 3 Table 1.3 - Ordering Information .................................................................................................................... 3 Table 2.1 – ...

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... Corrected title page which said PLUS1 instead of PLUS4 Version 1.2 Edited Section 1.3.1, Removed the statement “A standard “A to B” cable is provided” Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited Document Reference No.: FT_000148 USB-COM232-PLUS4 Datasheet Version 1.2 Clearance No.: FTDI June 2009 ...

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