Moxa Technologies 1100 User Manual

UPort 1100 Series User’s Manual

Fourth Edition, April 2009

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UPort 1100 Series User’s Manual

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction..............................................................................................1-1

Overview............................................................................................................................ 1-2

ADDC™ (Automatic Data Direction Control) for RS-485..................................... 1-2

ARDC (Automatic Recovery Data Communication).............................................. 1-2

Package Checklist .............................................................................................................. 1-2

Product Features................................................................................................................. 1-3

Product Specifications........................................................................................................ 1-3

LED Indicators................................................................................................................... 1-5

Adjustable Pull High/low, Terminator Resistors for the RS-485 Port ....................1-6

Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration................................................................2-1

Initial Driver Installation.................................................................................................... 2-2

Hardware Installation.............................................................................................. 2-5

Windows 98/ME and Windows 2000 ..................................................................... 2-5

Windows XP, Windows 2003, and Windows Vista (32-bit an d 64-bit) ................. 2-6

Configuring the COM Port ................................................................................... 2-12

Configuring the Converter.................................................................................... 2-13

Removing the Converter .......................................................................................2-16

Uninstalling the Driver.......................................................................................... 2-17

Install Linux Driver.......................................................................................................... 2-18

Linux Kernel 2.4.20 and above............................................................................. 2-18

Linux Kernel 2.6.x................................................................................................ 2-19

Installing the Windows CE Driver................................................................................... 2-21

Installation with an installation package for Win CE 6.0...................................... 2-22

Installation with an installation package for Win CE 5.0...................................... 2-30

Removing the Moxa WinCE 5.0 / CE 6. 0 Driver ................................................. 2-32

Installation with a CAB File ................................................................................. 2-33

Removing the Moxa WinCE 5.0 / CE 6. 0 Driver ................................................. 2-35

Chapter 3 Pin Assignment .......................................................................................3-1

UPort DB9 Pin Assignments.............................................................................................. 3-1

Terminal Block Pin Assignments ....................................................................................... 3-1

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Chapter 1 Introduction

The UPort 1100 Series of USB-to-serial converters provide an easy way to add COM ports to your
computer. The UPort 1110 provides one RS-232 port, the UPort 1130 provides one
RS-422/RS-485 port, and the UPort 1150 and UPort 1150I each provide one RS-232/422/485 port.
As a plug and play USB device, the converters are perfect for mobile, instrumentation, and
point-of sale applications.

The UPort 1100 series include the following models:

UPort 1110: 1-port RS-232 USB-to-serial converter.
UPort 1130: 1-port RS-422/485 USB-to-serial converter.
UPort 1150: 1-port RS-232/422/485 USB-to-serial converter.
UPort 1150I: 1-port RS-232/422/485 USB-to-serial converter w/ isolation protection.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

 Overview

¾ ADDC™ (Automatic Data Direction Control) for RS-485
¾ ARDC (Automatic Recovery Data Comm uni cat ion)

 Package Checklist
 Product Features
 Product Specifications
 LED Indicators

¾ Adjustable Pull High/low, Terminator Resistors for the RS-485 Port

UPort 1100 Series User’s Manual Introduction

Overview

The UPort 1110, UPort 1130, and UPort 1150/1150I are part of Moxa’s UPort line of
USB-to-serial converters. The UPort line provides a range of easy-to-use solutions for adding
COM ports through a PC’s USB port. Simply install the drivers, connect the UPort to your
computer, plug in your serial devices, and you’re ready to go. Programming is not required, and
you do not need to worry about IRQs, configuring a board, power requirements, or connection
schemes.

The UPort 1100 series provides single COM port expansion. The UPort 1110 adds one RS-232
port to your computer, which is the same type of COM port that is built into most PC
motherboards. The UPort 1130 adds one port that is configurable for RS-422, 2-wire RS-485 , and
4-wire RS-485 modes. The UPort 1150/1150I adds one RS-232 , RS-422, 2 wire RS-485, or 4 wire
RS-485 port to your computer. All of these models can operate at speeds of up to 12 Mbps, which
is much faster than the current maximum serial transfer rate. In addition, the UPort
1130/1150/1150I support ADDC™ (Automatic Data Directio n Control) for RS-485 transmission.
The converter is bus-powered, so no external power supply is required.

ADDC™ (Automatic Data Direction Control) for RS-485

ADDC™ (Automatic Data Direction Control) makes it easier to manage 2-wire RS-485
half-duplex connections, eliminating the need for software interference. This means that it is not
necessary to write extra code for Windows applications to control the half-duplex protocol.
ADDC™ intelligence is built into all UPort products that support RS-485 transmission.

ARDC (Automatic Recovery Data Communication)

ARDC (Automatic Recovery Data Comm uni cat ion) makes it easier to recover data transmission,
even if the cable is accidentally unplugged. This means that you do not need to worry about
reconfiguring complex settings to ensure smooth data transmission. If the USB cable is
accidentally unplugged, simply plug it back into the same port and the converter will automatically
reconnect with the host and continue to transfer data. This feature not only eliminates the need for
reconfiguration, but also reduces the probability of data loss.

Package Checklist

The following items are included in your UPort package:

y UPort 1100 Series USB-to-serial converter
y UPort Documentation and Software CD
y UPort 1100 Series Quick Installation Guide
y 5-year Warranty Statement

The UPort 1130/1150/1150I also come with the following item:
y Mini DB9F-to-Terminal-Block Converter
NOTE: Please notify your sales representative if any of the above items are missing or damaged.

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Product Features

The UPort converter has the following features:

y Full-Speed USB operation at up to 12 Mbps
y Additional I/O or IRQ not required
y Serial transmission speed up to 921.6 Kbps
y 64-byte FIFO and built-in hardware and software flow control
y Built-in 15 KV ESD protection
y Support for RS-422, 2-wire RS-485, and 4-wire RS-485 (UPort 1130/1150/1150I)
y Terminal block adaptor (UPort 1130/1150/1150I)
y 2 KV Optical Isolation Protection (UPort 1150I only)

Product Specifications

USB
Version USB 1.1 (also compatible with USB 1.0 an d 2. 0)
Connector USB type B
Speed 12 Mbps
Serial Interface
No. of Ports 1
RS-232 TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, GND
RS-422 TxD+(B), TxD-(A), RxD+(B), RxD-(A ),GND

RS-485 4-wire: TxD+(B), TxD-(A), RxD+(B), RxD-(A), GND 2-wire:

Data+(B), Data-(A), GND

RS-485 Data Direction
Control:

ADDC™ (Automatic Data Direction Control)

Connector Male DB9
FIFO 64 bytes
Serial line protection 15 KV ESD for all signals
Serial Communication Parameters
Parity None, Even, Odd, Space, Mark
Data bits 5, 6, 7, 8
Stop bits 1, 1.5, 2

Flow control
Speed 50 bps to 921.6 Kbps

Power Requirements

Power Consumption

Mechanical
Dimensions

UPort 1130: XON/XOFF
UPort 1110/1150/1150I: RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF

UPort 1110: 30mA@5VDC
UPort 1130: 90mA@5VDC
UPort 1150: 77mA@5VDC
UPort 1150I: 260mA@5VDC

UPort 1110/1130/1150: 37.5 x 20.5 x 60 mm (L x W x H)
UPort 1150I: 52 x 80 x 22 mm (L x W x H)

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Material

Gross Weight
Environmental

Operating Temperature 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F)
Storage Temperature -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 185°F)
Operating Humidity 5% RH to 95% RH

Regulatory Approvals

Warranty

UPort 1110/1130/1150: ABS + PC
UPort 1150I: Metal
UPort 1110/1130/1150: 60 g (0.13 lb)
UPort 1150I: 80 g (0.17 lb)

EN55022 Class B, EN55024, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, IEC
61000-4-2, IEC 61000-4-3, IEC 61000-4-4, IEC 61000-4-5, IEC
61000-4-8, IEC 61000-4-11, FCC Part 15 Class B

5 years

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LED Indicators

UPort 1110

UPort 1130

UPort 1150

UPort 1150 I

Active

TxD

RxD

1110

USB-to-Serial Adaptor

Active

TxD

RxD

1130

USB-to-Serial Adaptor

Active

TxD

RxD

1150

RS-232/422/485

USB-to-Serial Adaptor

UPort 1110/1130/1150 LED description:

Name Color Description

This LED indicates normal operation.
Steady: The UPort is operational.

Active Red

Off: Fault condition exists. There may be a problem with the converter,
the driver installation, or PC configuration.

TxD Green Blinking: Serial device is transmitting data.
RxD Yellow Blinking: Serial device is receiving data.

UPort 1150I LED description:

Name Color Description

Steady: The UPort is operational.

Active Red

Off: Fault condition exists. There may be a problem with the converter,
the driver installation, or PC configuration.

TxD Green Blinking: Serial device is transmitting data.
RxD Yellow Blinking: Serial device is receiving data.

DTR, DSR,

RTS, CTS,

DCD

Red

Steady: Require these signals to operate.
Off: Disable these signals to operate.

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1K

TR

ON DIP

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150 KX

Adjustable Pull High/low, Terminator Resistors for the RS-485 Port

In some critical environments, you may need to add termination resistors to prevent the reflection
of serial signals. When using termination res i st ors, it is important to set the pull high/low resistors
correctly so that the electrical signal is not corrupted. The UPort uses DIP switches to set the pull
high/low resistor values for each serial port.

To set the pull high/low resistors to 150 KΩ, make sure both of the assigned DIP switches are in
the OFF position.

To set the pull high/low resistors to 1 KΩ, make sure both of the assigned DIP switches are in
the ON position. This is the default setting.

SW

ON

OFF

1 2 3

Pull High Pull Low Terminator

1KΩ 1KΩ 120 Ω

150 KΩ 150 KΩ Disable

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Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration

Installation of the converter is a simple process. First install the driver, then plug the converter into
a USB port. When the converter is plugged in, Windows will load the correct drivers for the
converter and the new COM port. In this chapter, basic installation and configuration procedures
are explained. Although the installation screens will be for Windows 2000, the procedures are
essentially the same for Windows 98 and later versions.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

 Initial Driver Installation

¾ Hardware Installation
¾ Windows 98/ME and Windows 2000
¾ Windows XP, Windows 2003, and Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit)
¾ Configuring the COM Port
¾ Configuring the Converter
¾ Removing the Converter
¾ Uninstalling the Driver

 Install Linux Driver

¾ Linux Kernel 2.4.20 and above
¾ Linux Kernel 2.6.x

 Installing the Windows CE Driver

¾ Installation with an installation package for Win CE 6.0
¾ Installation with an installation package for Win CE 5.0
¾ Removing the Moxa WinCE 5.0 / CE 6. 0 Driver
¾ Installation with a CAB File
¾ Removing the Moxa WinCE 5.0 / CE 6. 0 Driver

UPort 1100 Series User’s Manual Installation and Configuration

Initial Driver Installation

The Documentation and Software CD contain the drivers for the converter. You may also
download the drivers at www.moxa.com
operating systems.

Use Windows Explorer to locate the driver installation file, which will be Setup or Install. On the
Documentation and Software CD, this file will be located in the UPort 1100/Software folder, filed
by operating system. Double-click the Setup or Install file.

1. The Setup Wizard will open. Click Next to begin installing the driver.

. The installation procedure is the same for all Windows

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2. Click Next to install the driver in the indicated folder, or use the drop-down folder list to

locate a different folder.

3. Click Install to proceed with the installation.

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4. A window will pop up cautioning you that this software has not passed Windows logo testing.

This is a standard warning, and Moxa has thoroughly tested the driver for safe Windows
operation. Please click STOP Installation to proceed.

5. Click Finish to complete the installation of the driver.

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Hardware Installation

After installing the driver, plug the converter into any upstream USB port, such as a USB port on
your computer. Windows will automatically detect the converter and begin installing the driver.
When the Windows finishes installing the driver for the converter, it will then detect a new COM
port, and will then install another driver for the new COM port.

ATTENTION

For best results, we recommend that you install the driver before plugging the converter into the
USB port. Please refer to the previous section on Initial Driver Installation for instructions.

Windows 98/ME and Windows 2000

The following instructions are for Windows 98 and Windows 2000 systems:

1. After plugging the converter into a USB port, the Found New Hardware window should

open automatically. The USB icon indicates that the USB port is being installed. No action is
required.

2. Windows 98 users may skip to the next step. On Windows 2000 systems, a window will pop

up cautioning you that this software has not passed Windows logo testing. This is a standard
warning, and Moxa has thoroughly tested the driver f or sa fe Wi n dows o p erat i on. Please cl i ck
Yes to proceed.

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