Tripp lite U208-004-IND, U208-002-IND, U208-001-IND User Manual

Owner’s Manual

Industrial-Grade USB to

RS-422/485 Serial Adapter

Models: U208-001-IND (1-Port), U208-002-IND (2-Port),

U208-004-IND (4-Port)

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Important Safety Instructions

• Always read the safety instructions carefully

• Keep this Owner’s Manual for future reference

• If any of the following situations arise, schedule an appointment to have your
equipment inspected by a service technician:

o The equipment has been exposed to moisture

o The equipment has been dropped and damaged

o The equipment shows obvious signs of breakage

o The equipment is not functioning properly or is not functioning according to the

Owner’s Manual instructions

Product Features

• Add up to four RS-422 or RS-485 serial devices via the USB port on your desktop or
notebook computer

• Integrated FTDI chipset with COM retention automatically reassigns COM values to
ports in the event of a disconnection or reboot

• Rugged all-metal enclosure designed for industrial applications

• DIP switch controls provide easy port configuration with minimal software requirements

• Features auto-detect and auto-switching of RS-422 and RS-485 devices

• RS-485 mode supports Auto Transceiver Turn Around (ATTA)

• Supports USB 2.0 specifications and earlier

• Supports serial communications speeds up to 1 Mbps

• Transmission Echo for RS-485 collision detection

• Wall-mount option provides a secure installation

• ESD protection to +/- 15 kV

• LED for indicate TxD or RxD activity

• USB-powered—no external power adapter required

System Requirements

• Computer with an available USB port

• Windows™ XP or later

• Mac® OS X 10.4 or later

• Linux 2.6.31 or later

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Package Includes

• Industrial-Grade USB to Serial Adapter

• USB A to B Cable (M/M), 3 ft. (1 m)

• Jumper Connectors (2 per port)

• Driver CD

• Owner’s Manual

DIP Switch Settings

The U280-00X-IND USB to Serial Adapter features an independent DIP switch for each
serial port. See below for DIP switch settings:

1

Auto RS-422/485 Detection (Default): Automatically detects the RS-422 or

RS-485 mode and sets the port accordingly.

2

RS-422 (4-Wire) or RS-485 (4-Wire): Sets the port specifically for use in 4-Wire

mode.

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Pin Assignment

The included serial adapter uses a male DB9 connector. Please see the connector’s pin
assignment below:

1

5

6 9

Pin RS-422 RS-485 (2-Wire) RS-485 (4-Wire)

1 Tx- D- Tx-

2 Tx+ D+ Tx+

3 Rx+ N/A Rx+

4 Rx- N/A Rx-

5 GND GND GND

Jumper Settings

The included serial adapters feature independent TX and RX termination resistors for
each serial port. The jumper settings (short pins) can be modified to avoid impedance
mismatch problems when operating under a multi-drop transmission. To modify the
settings, open the metal covers and set the jumper setting with the included connectors
to enable or disable 120 ohm termination resistors. The factory default setting is OPEN
(disable 120 ohm termination resistors across two wires).

Open (Default) Short

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Installation

Note: In most cases, the U208-004-IND will receive sufficient power from the connected computer
to operate. In the event that additional power is required, connect a user-supplied external power
supply between the external power connection on the unit and an external power source. The
U208-004-IND is compatible with listed LPS 5V DC power supplies using a 5.5 x 2.1 x 9.5 mm
output plug with a positive tip and negative sleeve.

1

Using the included USB cable, connect the USB to Serial adapter to an available USB

port on your computer.

2

Insert the included Driver CD into the computer’s CD/DVD drive. If your computer

does not have a CD/DVD drive, you can download the software at
www.tripplite.com/support.

3

In the Driver CD, navigate to the Drivers folder and the driver file applicable to your

operating system.

4

Run the driver file and follow the install prompts to complete installation.

5

Set the DIP switches on the unit to the appropriate serial mode (see DIP Switch

Settings for more information).

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Connect the serial cable between the serial device and the serial ports on the unit.

Note: The RX status LED will blink green when serial data is being received. The TX status LED

will blink yellow when serial data is being sent.

Specifications

Input Connector USB Type-B, Female

Output Connector U208-001-IND – (x1) DB9, Male

U208-002-IND – (x2) DB9, Male
U208-004-IND – (x4) DB9, Male

LEDs Green: Serial Data Received

Yellow: Serial Data Transmitted

Supported Protocols RS-422, RS-485

Max Baud Rate 921.6 Kbps

Max Data Transfer Speeds 1 Mbps

Stop Bits 1, 2

Data Bits 7, 8

FIFO U208-001-IND – Tx: 256B Rx: 128B

U208-002-IND – Tx: 4 kB per port Rx: 4 kB per port
U208-004-IND – Tx: 2 kB per port Rx: 2 kB per port

Flow Control Xon/Xoff

Parity Odd, Even, Mark, Space, No Parity

Operating Temperature 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)

Storage Temperature 14 to 131°F (-10 to 55°C)

Relative Humidity 5% to 90% RH, Non-Condensing

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Warranty and Product Registration

2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

TRIPP LITE warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period
of two (2) years from the date of initial purchase. TRIPP LITE’s obligation under this warranty is
limited to repairing or replacing (at its sole option) any such defective products. To obtain service
under this warranty, you must obtain a Returned Material Authorization (RMA) number from
TRIPP LITE or an authorized TRIPP LITE service center. Products must be returned to TRIPP LITE
or an authorized TRIPP LITE service center with transportation charges prepaid and must be
accompanied by a brief description of the problem encountered and proof of date and place of
purchase. This warranty does not apply to equipment, which has been damaged by accident,
negligence or misapplication or has been altered or modified in any way.

EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, TRIPP LITE MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Some states do not permit limitation or exclusion of implied warranties; therefore, the aforesaid
limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to the purchaser.

EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL TRIPP LITE BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT,
EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. Specifically, TRIPP LITE is not liable
for any costs, such as lost profits or revenue, loss of equipment, loss of use of equipment, loss of
software, loss of data, costs of substitutes, claims by third parties, or otherwise.

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FCC Notice, Class B

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, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Tripp Lite could void the
user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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WEEE Compliance Information for Tripp Lite Customers and Recyclers (European Union)

Under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive and implementing
regulations, when customers buy new electrical and electronic equipment from Tripp Lite they
are entitled to:

• Send old equipment for recycling on a one-for-one, like-for-like basis (this varies depending
on the country)

• Send the new equipment back for recycling when this ultimately becomes waste

Use of this equipment in life support applications where failure of this equipment can reasonably
be expected to cause the failure of the life support equipment or to significantly affect its safety or
effectiveness is not recommended.

Tripp Lite has a policy of continuous improvement. Specifications are subject to change without
notice.

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