Product Features

• This 3KV opto/galvanic isolated auto transmit unit, features bi-directional serial conversion from USB to RS485 in 2 wire half duplex mode.

• Optimized for isolated indoor/outdoor point to point or multi-drop systems. We recommend this unit for outdoor sign applications. For indoor, or protected installations, the non-isolated USBA4, and USB44T are excellent choices. 

• The SP485EEP driver allows 32 standard loads at 4000 ft. at data rates up to 921.6 Kbps. It has high ESD tolerance as one of the many protection features we have built into this unit.

• 3KV opto/galvanic isolation, isolation resistors, comm fuses, a transcient suppressor bridge, and grounding options complete a protection package that helps insulate the device from destructive electrical noise.

• Transparent to all standard asynchronous formats and data rates, supported by the USB interface, up to 921.6 Kbps. No jumpers or settings required. 

• Fast auto turn-around, from transmit to receive mode, requires no software delays and eliminates timing problems and data collisions. Jumper JSPD further shortens the turn-around time for fast responding target devices. We pioneered and perfected this leading edge technology.

• Jumpers enable the user to configure the transmit and receive bias and termination resistors, enable loop-back mode, and boost the +5 Volts if the USB provided voltage is low. Refer to the schematic for details. 

• A 4 pin header and jumpers J7 and J8 provide a TTL/CMOS tap point to enable TTL/CMOS to  RS485/USB conversion.

• Edge mounted LEDs display power and data activity at the USB and RS485 interfaces.

• Broad environmental range. Temperature: 0C to +70C(32F to +158F). Humidity: 10 to 90% RH(non-condensing)

• User connections are a USB type B receptacle, a 3 position removable screw terminal strip for the RS485 port, and a 4 pin header for TTL/CMOS. There is no external power connector. Device power is obtained through the USB port.

• Four(4) easy mount through hole standoffs, which accept #6 hardware, are provided on the circuit board.

• The required "Virtual Com Port" USB driver, for the host computer, is available from www.ftdichip.com under "Drivers". This web site provides drivers for most host operating systems. Some OS's will automatically search for, find, and install the appropriate software/driver. 

• Accessories and options are an enclosure, a USB cable(6 ft USB type A plug to USB type B plug), and conformal coating. Contact us for options help.

• We feature a family of other similar USB isolated/non-isolated converters that may fit your needs. Check out the USBA4, USB44T, and IUSB44T.

• R E Smith Inc makes a wide variety of isolated converters that address the electrical noise problems that contribute to unreliable communications, and product failure.  If what you see here is not exactly what you need, don't hesitate in calling us at 513-874-4796.

• We also have a new series of Converters and Repeaters that extend the RS485 communications distance far beyond conventional limits. Contact us for information on these leading edge problem solvers.

• WARNING: Do NOT connect this device to a telephone system under any circumstances. Damage could result to the circuit board and/or your telephone system.

About R E Smith, Inc.

R E Smith, Inc. engineers and manufactures a comprehensive line of isolated and non-isolated converters, repeaters, multiport repeater hubs, fiber optic based products, and I/O boards. All our products are designed, built, tested, and shipped from our facility in the Greater Cincinnati Ohio area. We ship small quantities of most products from stock the same day, and larger quantities in a few business days.

We listen to you. We are customer driven. Many of our products were developed and improved due to suggestions and feedback from our word-wide customer base. They are being used at the South Pole, at the bottom of the sea, at the edge of space, and everywhere in between. Typical uses are very large networks, monitor and control of elevators, machinery, lighting, security, fire and alarm, access, cameras, military ground support, and much more. We provide free support, no-argument warranty repairs, and recommendations for your application. Challenge us with your communications problem. We may already have the solution. If your system keeps failing, or is unreliable, we have isolated, doubly isolated, noise resistant, cost effective, and proven solutions for difficult environments.

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