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... Future Technology Devices International Ltd DB9-USB-RS232 Module Document Reference No.: FT_000204 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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... RS232-level signals, including modem handshake signals, can transmit data at rates Mega Baud. The DB9-USB-RS232 module requires USB device drivers, available free from www.ftdichip.com, which are used to make the DB9-USB-RS232 appear as a Virtual COM Port (VCP). This allows existing serial communications software, such as HyperTerminal, to exchange data through the DB9-USB-RS232 to a legacy RS232 peripheral device ...
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... Block Diagram USB Mini B Client Connector Figure 1.2 – DB9-USB-RS232 Block Diagram 1.2.1 Block description USB Mini B Client Connector This connector provides the interface for connection to a USB Host or Hub port. FTDI FT232R The FTDI FT232R provides the USB-to-Serial conversion. Operating system device drivers are required in order to operate with the FT232R to provide the Virtual COM Port serial functionality ...
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... Full Speed USB to 1-Port RS232 module to replace RS232 DB9 female connector Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited Configuring FT232R, FT2232 and FT232BM Baud Table 1.1 – Performance Specifications Table 1.2 – Ordering Information Document Reference No.: FT_000204 DB9-USB-RS232 Datasheet Version 1.2 Clearance No.: FTDI# 130 3 ...
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... Appendix A – List of Figures and tables ............................................. 23 Appendix B – DCE and DTE Wire Configurations ................................. 24 B.1 Wire Configuration for the Male and Female Modules ..................................... 24 B.1.1 RS232 Wiring ............................................................................................... 24 Appendix C – Revision History ........................................................... 26 Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited Document Reference No.: FT_000204 DB9-USB-RS232 Datasheet Version 1.2 Clearance No.: FTDI# 130 4 ...
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... Connections 2.1 External Connections 2.1.1 USB The DB9-USB-RS232 module is a downstream USB 2.0 Device. A “USB mini B” receptacle is mounted inside the module 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 2.1 – USB “mini-B” Receptacle Pin-Out Copyright © ...
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... Replacing an RS232 DB9 MALE (DTE defined) Connector The DB9-USB-RS232-M can be used to replace a male DB9 connector used for transmitting RS232 protocol. With the DB9-USB-RS232-M in place instead of the standard USB connector a USB bridge is created, this allow the application to communicate with other devices via USB. Installing the DB9-USB- RS232-M is simple ...
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... RI 5 GND DTR Figure 2.1 – DB9-USB-RS232-M Pin-Out from a Top View through the module DCD DB9 Pin1 DSR DB9 Pin6 RXD DB9 Pin2 RTS DB9 Pin7 TXD DB9 Pin3 CTS DB9 Pin8 DTR DB9 Pin4 RI DB9 Pin9 GND DB9 Pin5 Figure 2.2 – DB9-USB-RS232-M Connection illustration Copyright © ...
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... Replacing an RS232 DB9 FEMALE (DCE defined) Connector The DB9-USB-RS232-F can be used to replace a female DB9 connector used for transmitting RS232 protocol. With the DB9-USB-RS232-F in place instead of the standard USB connector a USB bridge is created, this allow the application to communicate with other devices via USB. Installing the DB9-USB- RS232-F is simple ...
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... DSR 1 2 DCD RXD Figure 2.3 – DB9-USB-RS232-F Pin-Out from a Top View through the module GND RI DTR CTS TXD RTS RXD DSR DCD Figure 2.4 – DB9-USB-RS232-F Connection illustration Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited Document Reference No.: FT_000204 RTS CTS ...
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... Installation Executable shown on Windows XP 1) Login to the system as Administrator user with Administrator rights. 2) Prior to connecting the DB9-USB-RS232 module 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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... When both portions of the device driver have been installed successfully, the following message will appear, indicating that the device is ready. Figure 3.5 – Hardware Ready Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited Document Reference No.: FT_000204 DB9-USB-RS232 Datasheet Version 1.2 Clearance No.: FTDI# 130 11 ...
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... Figure 3.6 – 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 DB9-USB-RS232 module is assigned to COM3. Figure 3.7 – COM Port Assignment Use this COM port number with your application software in order to access the DB9-USB-RS232 module ...
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... Figure 3.8 – Access COM Port Properties Next, click on the “Port Settings” tab. Figure 3.9 – Settings Tab Then click on the “Advanced…” button. Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited Document Reference No.: FT_000204 DB9-USB-RS232 Datasheet Version 1.2 Clearance No.: FTDI# 130 13 ...
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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_000204 DB9-USB-RS232 Datasheet Version 1.2 Clearance No.: FTDI# 130 14 ...
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... Table 4.1 – USB Electrical Details Minimum Typical Maximum ± 5 ±2.4 ±25 ±15 Table 4.2 – RS232 Electrical Details Document Reference No.: FT_000204 DB9-USB-RS232 Datasheet Clearance No.: FTDI# 130 Units Conditions *Present when USB cable is attached and V USB Host or Hub powered Units Conditions RL = 3KΩ ...
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... Mechanical Details Figure 5.1 – DB9-USB-RS232-M/F module Dimensions Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited Document Reference No.: FT_000204 DB9-USB-RS232 Datasheet Version 1.2 Clearance No.: FTDI# 130 16 ...
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... Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited Minimum Typical Maximum TBD TBD Table 6.1 – Storage Temperature Minimum Typical Maximum –40 +85 Table 6.2 – Operating Temperature Document Reference No.: FT_000204 DB9-USB-RS232 Datasheet Version 1.2 Clearance No.: FTDI# 130 Units Conditions o C Units Conditions 5% to 95% RH non condensing 17 ...
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... EMI Compatibility FCC and CE At the time of launch, the DB9-USB-RS232 is undergoing testing 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 7.5.1.1 Harmonized Code Product Description USB to RS232 Connector Adapter, Single Port USA ECCN EAR99 – No License Required Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited 8471.80.4000 Table 7.1 – Import / Export Information Document Reference No.: FT_000204 DB9-USB-RS232 Datasheet Version 1.2 Clearance No.: FTDI# 130 19 ...
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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 www.ftdichip.com http://ftdichip.com/Documents/InstallGuides.htm Document Reference No.: FT_000204 DB9-USB-RS232 Datasheet Version 1.2 Clearance No.: FTDI# 130 for additional 20 ...
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... NW Evergreen Parkway, Suite 600 Hillsboro, OR 97123-5803 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 Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited Document Reference No.: FT_000204 DB9-USB-RS232 Datasheet Version 1.2 Clearance No.: FTDI# 130 21 ...
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... Future Technology Devices International Ltd, Unit 1, 2 Seaward Place, Centurion Business Park, Glasgow G41 1HH United Kingdom. Scotland Registered Number: SC136640 Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited Document Reference No.: FT_000204 DB9-USB-RS232 Datasheet Version 1.2 Clearance No.: FTDI# 130 22 ...
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... Appendix A – List of Figures and tables List of Figures: Figure 1.1 – DB9-USB-RS232 ......................................................................................................................... 1 Figure 1.2 – DB9-USB-RS232 Block Diagram ............................................................................................... 2 Figure 2.1 – DB9-USB-RS232-M Pin-Out from a Top View through the module ....................................... 7 Figure 2.2 – DB9-USB-RS232-M Connection illustration ............................................................................. 7 Figure 2.3 – DB9-USB-RS232-F Pin-Out from a Top View through the module ........................................ 9 Figure 2.4 – DB9-USB-RS232-F Connection illustration .............................................................................. 9 Figure 3.1 – ...
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... When designing a PCB for the DB9-USB-RS232 module consideration should be given to Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) and Data Communication Equipment (DCE) connection standards. The DB9-USB-RS232 modules are designed as a DTE device. When a DTE devices is being connected to the DB9-USB-RS232 a “null-modem” wiring is used, when the DB9-USB-RS232 is connected to a DCE a “straight through” wiring is used. The expressions “ ...
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... Table B.2 – RS232 DTE to DTE connection with null-modem wiring Note that the DB9-USB-RS232-M is not a DB9-USB-RS232-F with its pins latterly inverted; there is a “null-modem” wiring configuration present in the DB9-USB-RS232-M module. This means that a DB9- USB-RS232-M is not pin compatible with a female footprint when placed on the underneath side of the board. Copyright © ...
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... Version 1.0 First release Version 1.1 Updated part numbers Version 1.2 Added Figures 2.2 and 2.4. Updated tables 2.2 and 2.3 Added note 1 to Table 2.2 Copyright © 2010 Future Technology Devices International Limited Document Reference No.: FT_000204 DB9-USB-RS232 Datasheet Version 1.2 Clearance No.: FTDI# 130 October 2009 th 18 November 2009 19 th ...