ADVANTECH BB-USR604 Four Port USB Serial Converter User Guide
- June 17, 2024
- Advantech
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Model BB-USR604
Four Port USB to Serial Converter
Before you begin, be sure you have the following:
+ BB-USR604 USB Converter
+ USB Cable, 2m
+ Panel mount adapters
+ DIN rail mount adapter
+ CD ROM with drivers
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Product Overview
- USB Port
- LEDs
- Serial Ports
- DIP Switches
- Terminal block and barrel jack power
1 | Install the Drivers
To prevent installation errors, do not plug in the hardware until you have already installed the drivers.
Use the included CD to install the converter’s drivers in the attached PC.
2 | Set DIP Switches
Example| SW#| RS-232| RS-422| RS-485 4-Wire|
RS-485 2-Wire
---|---|---|---|---|---
Port 1| 1| Off| On| Off| On
2| Off| On| On| Off
Port 2| 3| Off| On| Off| On
4| Off| On| On| Off
Port 3| 5| Off| On| Off| On
6| Off| On| On| Off
Port 4| 7| Off| On| Off| On
8| Off| On| On| Off
3 | Power the Converter
The BB-USR604 can run on 5 V USB power if the host port is providing 500 mA. It can also be powered via the terminal block or barrel jack port.
4 | Configure the Serial Ports
Open Control Panel. Click “System” to open the Device Manager. Under “Ports,” double-click the port to be configured.
On the “Serial Port Properties” window, set the required communications parameters for the system with which you are communicating. If necessary, click Advanced and set up the Advanced Properties. (Refer to manual for more information.)
5 | LEDs
| LED Type | Indication when ON |
|---|---|
| PWR | Computer is receiving adequate voltage and current from USB or power |
source
TX| Serial interface is transmitting data
RX| Serial interface is receiving data
6 | Connector Pin Outs
| Pin | RS-232 (DTE) | RS-422/485 (4-Wire) | RS-485 (2-Wire) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DCD | RDA(-) | — |
| 2 | RD | RDB(+) | — |
| 3 | TD | TDB(+) | DATA B(+) |
| 4 | DTR | TDA(-) | DATA A(-) |
| 5 | GND | GND | GND |
| 6 | DSR | — | — |
| 7 | RTS | — | — |
| 8 | CTS | — | — |
| 9 | — | — | — |
7 | Terminal
- One conductor per terminal.
- Use copper wire only.
- Wire size: 16 to 28 AWG.
- Tightening torque: 5 KG -CM.
- Wire temperature rating: +105 °C
- Sized for 60 °C ampacity. One conductor per terminal.
8 | FCC & UL C1/D2 INFORMATION
FCC RULES
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Information – UL Class 1 / Div 2
Suitable for use in Class 1, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D Hazardous
Locations, or Nonhazardous locations only.
WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD – DO NOT DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT WHILE THE CIRCUIT IS
LIVE UNLESS THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE FREE OF IGNITABLE CONCENTRATIONS.
WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD – SUBSTITUTION OF ANY COMPONENT MAY IMPAIR
SUITABILITY FOR CLASS I, DIVISION 2
Install in accordance with control drawing number 9340R0.
Ind. Cont. Eq.
For HAZ LOC
3HTV
E245458
Class I, Div. 2, Groups A, B, C & D
Temp. Code: T4A
Recommended Accessories
Power Supply, Wall
Model# BB-PS12VLB-INT-MED
Power Supply, DIN Rail
Model# BB-MDR-20-24
707 Dayton Road | PO Box 1040 | Ottawa, IL 61350 USA
Phone: 1 815-433-5100 | Fax: 1
815-433-5109
www.advantech.com | E-mail: support@advantech-
bb.com
Document Number – 20BB710-10919-00_r1_BB-USR604_2320qsg
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