In-line USB Converters
Models BB-USOPTL4, BB-USPTL4, BB-USO9ML4
www.advantech.com
PRODUCT FEATURES
Adds a COM port to your PC
2000 V RMS optical isolation (select models)
460.8 kbps data rate
Quick, easy in-line installation
Powered by USB port; no power supply required
High retention USB port
USB cable included
BB-USOPTL4 BB-USO9ML4
Locked Serial Number option (-LS models)
Models BB-USOPTL4, BB-USPTL4 and BB-USO9ML4 are USB to one port ORDERING INFORMATION
LOCKED
RS-422/485 converters. Supporting 2-wire RS-485 or 4-wire RS-422/485
MODEL NO. ISOLATION RS-422/RS-485 CONNECTOR SERIAL
communications, these devices are great for applications requiring long range or BB-USOPTL4
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multi-drop capabilities. High retention USB port holds standard USB cables tight.
BB-USOPTL4 2 kV Pluggable Terminal Block
BB-USOPTL4-LS 2 kV Pluggable Terminal Block Yes
Models BB-USOPTL4 & BB-USO9ML4 include circuitry with 2000 Volts isolation
BB-USPTL4 Pluggable Terminal Block
to protect against ground loops and voltage spikes. Models BB-USOPTL4
BB-USPTL4-LS Pluggable Terminal Block Yes
and BB-USPTL4 use pluggable terminal blocks on the RS-422/485 side while
BB-USO9ML4 2 kV DB9 Male Connector
Model BB-USO9ML4 uses a DB9 connector on the RS-422/485 side. Two LEDs
indicate data Transmit or Receive. The converters draw power from the USB port
so no power supply is required. (USB cable included.)
ACCESSORIES - sold separately
BB-TB5P508SR-2PK - 5-position terminal block with strain relief paddle board, 2 pack
Just install the drivers on the CD ROM and plug the converter into an available
BB-USBAMBM-3F - 1 m (3.3 ft) Type A Male to Type B Male, gray (one included)
USB port on your computer or USB hub. The device appears as an additional
BB-TBKT2 - Replacement Terminal Block - 5-position, 5.08mm, 8A, 30
COM port in Windows Device Manager, compatible with Windows applications.
BB-9PAMF6 - DB9m/DB9f serial cable, 1.8m (6 ft)
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
USB has become the connectivity workhorse of todays PCs, replacing classic
serial ports. But, many commercial and industrial devices still use RS-422/485
Locked Serial Numbers Explained
interfaces. To connect these devices to modern PCs, you need robust and
We configure our single-port USB to serial converters in two ways. In standard
reliable conversion solutions. USB ports are becoming more common on
format, each product has a unique serial number. Locked serial format uses the
commercial and industrial equipment such as point-of-sale peripherals, medical same serial number that is associated with a model type.
devices, scientific instrumentation, laboratory equipment and other devices or in
If your converter will always be used with the same computer, the standard
serialized model is all you need. If the converter is shared among several
environments where surges, spikes and ground loops are likely to occur.
computers, like field service laptops, the locked serial number model lets you plug
and play without having to worry about matching the two.
RS-485 Control
No special software is required to control the RS-485 Receiver or Transmit
Locked
Serial
line driver. The driver is automatically enabled during each byte transmitted in
Description Serialized Number
RS-485 mode. The transmitter is always enabled in RS-422 mode. The receiver
Every unit is assigned a unique COM port -
is tri-stated during each byte transmitted in the echo-off mode. The receiver is
Same type model numbers shares the same COM port -
always enabled in the echo-on mode. There are 4.7k Ohm pull-up/pull-down
Ideal applications Fixed Field
resistors on the RDA and RDB lines. A termination resistor may be added to R16
Locations Service
if needed. See the RS-422/RS-485 Application Note (available on website) for
more information on termination and DC biasing of an RS-485 network.
When ordering Locked Serial Number versions, add a -LS to the item
number. Serialized and Lock Serial Number versions sell for the same price.
All product specifications are subject to change without notice.
BB-USOPTL4-BB-USPTL4-BB-USO9ML2_1019ds
orders@advantech-bb.com Headquarters: 707 Dayton Rd, PO Box 1040 Ottawa, IL 61350 USA (815)433-5100 or (800)346-3119/Toll Free Fax (815)433-5104
eSales@advantech-bb.com European Office: Westlink Commercial Pk, Oranmore Co. Galway Ireland +353 91 792444 Fax +353 91 792445In-line USB Converters
BB-USPTL4
Models BB-USOPTL4, BB-USPTL4, BB-USO9ML4
SPECIFICATIONS
SERIAL TECHNOLOGY REGULATORY - USOPTL4 & USOPTL4-LS
RS-422/485 4-Wire TDA(-), RDA(-), TDB(+), RDB(+), GND 2014/30/EC - Electromagnetic Compatibility
CE - Directives 2011/65/EU - Reduction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS2)
RS-485 2-Wire Data A(-), Data B(+), GND
2012/19/EU - Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
Terminal block (BB-USOPTL4, BB-USOPTL4-LS, BB-USPTL4, BB-
EN 55032: Class B - Electromagnetic Compatibility of Multimedia
Connector USPTL4-LS)
Equipment - Emission Requirements
EN 55024 - Information Technology Equipment - Immunity
DB9 male connector (BB-USO9ML4)
Characteristics
Data Rate 460.8 Kbps
CE - Standards
EN 61000-6-1 - Generic Immunity for Residential, Commercial, Light-
Isolation 2 kV RMS (BB-USOPTL4, BB-USOPTL4-LS, BB-USO9ML4)
Industrial Environments
Surge Protection 15kV ESD EN 61000-6-3 A1 - Generic Emissions for Residential, Commercial,
Light-Industrial Environments (Class B)
Industrial Bus Modbus ASCII/RTU
REGULATORY - USO9ML4
Bias 4.7 K on receive lines in RS-422/485 mode
2004/108/EC - Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
USB TECHNOLOGY
CE - Directives 2011/65/EU - Reduction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS2)
USB Compatibility 1.1 and 2.0 2012/19/EU - Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
EN 55032 Class B - Information technology equipment - RF Emissions
Speed 1.5, 12 Mbps
EN 55024 - Information technology equipment - immunity
Connector Type B High Retention (15 N / 3.4 lbs-force withdrawal)
CE - Standards characteristics
8.1 (32/64 bit), 10 (32/64 bit), 2008-r2 (32/64 bit),
EN 61000-6-1 - Generic Standards - Residential, Commercial, Light-
Windows O/S
2012 Server-r2 (32/64 bit) Industrial Environments
POWER
USB Low power device (draws <100 mA)
INDICATORS
LEDs Transmit Data, Receive Data
MECHANICAL
Dimensions 8.9 x 4.3 x 2.1 cm (3.5 x 1.7 x 0.8 in)
Enclosure IP30, Plastic
DIP Switch
Models UxPTL4x
MEANTIME BETWEEN FAILURES(MTBF)
-see Quick Start Guides for
configuration details.
MTBF BB-USOPTL4-xx 1,318,809 hours
BB-USO9ML2 - DB9
MTBF BB-USPTL4-xx 1,012,584 hours
Pinout
MTBF BB-USO9ML4 380,087 hours
Pin Description
5
8 7 6 4 3 2 1
MTBF Calculation MIL 217F Parts Count Reliability Method
1 *****
ENVIRONMENTAL
2 RDA (-)
3 TDB (+)
Operating Temperature 0 to +70 C (32 to +158 F)
4 GND
Operating Humidity 0 to 95%, non-condensing
5 *****
6 GND
7 RDB (+)
D
D
Model BB-USO9ML4
8 TDA (-)
MECHANICAL DIAGRAM - BB-USOPTL4 & BB-USOPTL4-LS
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3.48.02
orders@advantech-bb.com Headquarters: 707 Dayton Rd, PO Box 1040 Ottawa, IL 61350 USA (815)433-5100 or (800)346-3119/Toll Free Fax (815)433-5104
eSales@advantech-bb.com European Office: Westlink Commercial Pk, Oranmore Co. Galway Ireland +353 91 792444 Fax +353 91 792445
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