ATC-840 ●Supports Windows 98/ME/XP/2000/CE/Vista, MAC & Wiring examples

USB <=> RS-422 Interface Converter Linux 2.4.20 or superior.

●Field Interfaces: RS-422 Full Duplex ,
User’s Manual ●Automatic flow control for RS422 Full Duplex.
●Transmission rate: from 300 bps to 1Mbps.
●MaximumRS-422 cable length : 1200 m
●Maximum number of devices in the RS422 network: Full Driver Installation
Duplex to 32 devices Follow the steps below to install driver of USB-High Speed

●Power: from the USB port. Serial Converter:

●Consumption: <100 mA. 1. Power on your computer and make sure that the USB

●RS-422 bus protection: 600W. port is enabled and working properly.

Introduction ●USB connection: Mini-B connector. 1000mm cable 2. Plug in the USB-High Speed Serial Converter into the
The ATC-840 module is a cost-effective way to convert with the module. USB port and run the Add New Hardware Wizard to
RS422 industrial buses to a USB interface. When ●RS-422 connector: DB 9Male assist you in setting up the new device. Click Next to
connected to a PC USB port the ATC-840 module is ●ABS enclosure: 60 x 57 x 24 mm(not include cable) continue.
automatically detected and is installed as a native COM port ●Operating environment: 0 to 70°C, 10 to 90% relative 3. Insert the USB-HS Serial Converter software driver into
which is compatible with any existing serial communication humidity, non-condensing. the CD-ROM drive and click Next to continue. For
application. Muliple modules can be installed when using Wiring configuration Windows 98, click Search for the best driver for your
USB hubs thus allowing a hassle-free configuration of a The RS-422 termination of the Interface is implemented as device and click to search driver from the floppy drive
multi serial system without any IRQ or DMA configuration. a DB9 plug. The pin assignments for the connector can be D:\DRIVER\Win98&Win2000.
They have 600W protect between the USB port and RS422 found in the following table as well as on a sticker applied to 4. Windows will detect the driver ( FTDIBUS.INF) and
protects the PC from spykes or possible misconnections in the unit. shows the USB HS SERIAL CONVERTER. Click Next
the communication bus. RS-422 Pinout at DB9 Male to continue installation.

Features PIN# RS-422 5. Click Next to continue and let Windows copy the
1 T-
The ATC-840 converter can be configured for RS422 needed files to your hard disk.
2 T+
four-wire (Full Duplex) networks. When operating in 3 R+ 6. When Windows finished installing the software required
4 R- for the new USB to Serial Cable, click Finish.
four-wire RS422 the data transfer control is automatically
5 GND
done by the converter . LED indication
The ATC-840 has a 384 byte receive buffer with an Red LED ----- Data Sending From USB port to RS-422
adjustable timeout and a 128 byte transmit buffer with Serial Port side
auto-transmit control. The ATC-840 makes it easier to add Green LED ----Data Receiving from RS-422 Serial port side
RS422 devices to your system with easy plug-and-play. to USB port
●Computer interface: USB 1.1 2.0 Plug and Play.
●Operational system virtual serial port driver.
 General tab, please change the Port value to USB Disclaimer
Serial Port (COM3). Information in this document is subject to change without
4. After finishing these processes, you can use USB to notice. The manufacturer does not make any Representa-
Serial Bridge Cable to connect RS232 Serial 56K FAX Tions or warranties (implied or otherwise) regarding the
Modem and execute the Dial-up fuction to connect accuracy and completeness of this document and shall in
Internet, and send the FAX with the FAX software(ie: no event be liable for any loss of profit or any other
Microsoft FAX) properly. commercial damage, including but not limited to special,
incidental, consequential, or other damages. No part of this
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Setting Up the RS232 Serial Device photocopying, recording or information recording and
Follow the steps below to connect your RS232 Serial retrieval systems without the express written permission of
Device (ie: Modem) to the USB port of your PC: the manufacturer.
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Uninstalling the Driver Program

If you want to remove the USB-HS Serial Converterr driver
program, you can uninstall it by following the steps below:
1. Unplug the USB-HS Serial Converter from your PC.
2. Run the D:\Driver\Win98&win2000\FTDIUNIN.EXE
program from the software CD-ROM, Clik finish then
1. Turn off your Modem. Plug the DB 9 (or DB 25) reboot the PC.
connector of the USB-HS Serial Converter into your
Modem. Connect the other end of the USB-HS Serial
Converter to an USB type A to type B cable. Turn on
the Modem afterwards.
2. Turn on your computer and plug in the USB connector
of the USB-HS Serial Converter into the USB port.
3. If you have already installed a Modem device before,
click Start, Settings, Modems. Open Modems
Properties, select the Modem, click Properties. In