Isolated USB 2 or 4 Port
RS-422/485 Converters
Models BB-USOPTL4-2P & BB-USOPTL4-4P [Link]
FEATURES
• Connect multiple RS-422/485 devices to your USB port
• 2000 V optical isolation; 15 KV ESD surge protection
• RS-422/485 data rates up to 921.6 kbps
• USB: 12 Mbps, USB 2.0 (backward compatible)
• USB port-power or external source (power supply not included, sold separately)
• High retention USB ports hold connections securely
• Removable serial terminal blocks for easy wiring
• USB cable included
Connect RS-422 and RS-485 (2-wire and 4-wire) devices to a USB port and gain ORDERING INFORMATION
2000 V RMS isolation from voltage spikes and ground loops. MODEL NUMBER DESCRIPTION NUMBER OF PORTS
Universal Serial Bus (USB) has become the connectivity workhorse of today’s BB-USOPTL4-2P Isolated USB to RS-422/485 Converter 2
PCs, replacing the familiar serial ports. However, many commercial and industrial BB-USOPTL4-4P Isolated USB to RS-422/485 Converter 4
devices still use the RS-422/485 interface. To connect these devices to modern
PCs and provide protection from electrical transients, you need a simple and
reliable conversion solution.
Models BB-USOPTL4-2P and BB-USOPTL4-4P offer this solution and are ACCESSORIES – sold separately
great for any application that requires long range or multi-drop capabilities. BB-USBAMBM-3F - USB Cable, 1 m (3 ft)
Both models offer a high retention USB interface, removable terminal blocks on
BB-USBAMBM-6F - USB Cable, 2 m (6 ft) (one included)
the serial side and have LED’s to indicate data flow. Simply plug the converter
BB-MDR-20-24 - Power Supply, 24 VDC, 1 A, DIN Rail Mount
into an available USB port on your computer or USB hub and install the drivers
BB-TBKT1 - Replacement Terminal Block - 2-position, 5.08mm, 8A, 30
(available for download from website). The device will show up as additional
BB-TBKT2 - Replacement Terminal Block - 5-position, 5.08mm, 8A, 30
COM ports in the Windows Device Manager, which are fully compatible with your
Windows applications. A one meter USB cable is included.
Powering options included USB port-powering or an external power source
(power supply not included, sold separately).
All product specifications are subject to change without notice.
USOPTL4-2P & USOPTL4-4P_0919ds
orders@[Link] 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@[Link] European Office: Westlink Commercial Pk, Oranmore Co. Galway Ireland +353 91 792444 Fax +353 91 792445
Isolated USB 2 or 4 Port
RS-422/485 Converters
Models BB-USOPTL4-2P & BB-USOPTL4-4P
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS – continued
SERIAL TECHNOLOGY MECHANICAL
RS-422/485 Connectors Removable Terminal Blocks Dimensions, with flanges 19.10L x 7.09W x 2.93H cm (7.52L x 2.79W x 1.15H in)
RS-422/485 Data Rate 921.6 kbps (maximum) 2 Port: 340.2 g (0.75 lb)
Weight 4 Port: 362.9 g (0.80 lb)
Isolation 2000 V (Port-to-Port) Optical
ENVIRONMENTAL
Surge Protection 15 KV ESD
Operating Temperature 0 to +70 °C (+32 to +158 °F)
USB TECHNOLOGY
Storage Temperature -40 to +85 °C (-40 to +185 °F)
Connector USB Type B Female, High Retention Withdrawal > 15 N
Operating Humidity 0 to 95% (Non-condensing)
Standard 1.1 and 2.0 Compatible
MEANTIME BETWEEN FAILURES (MTBF)
Data Rate 12 Mbps
MTBF (BB-USOPTL4-2P) 125224 hours
POWER
MTFB (BB-USOPTL4-4P) 72749 hours
Source USB Port or External Source (not included, sold separately)
MTBF Method MIL 217F Parts Count Reliability Prediction
Input Voltage 5 VDC from USB Port or 10 - 30 VDC External Power Supply
REGULATORY
Higher Power Device (>100 mA)
Consumption BB-USOPTL4-2P: 3 Watts, External Power Supply Approvals FCC, UL
BB-USOPTL4-4P: 5 Watts, External Power Supply
SOFTWARE 191±0.25
Drivers 7.52±.01
Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7 (32/64 bit), 10 (32/64 bit)
- available on website 179.10±0.25
7.05±.01
DIP SWITCH LEGEND TERMINAL BOARD LAYOUT
Position OFF ON TB Position Signal Name
70.83±0.25 3.15
1 RS-422 RS-485 2.79±.01 1 TDA(-) 2X .12
2 Echo ON Echo OFF 2 TDB(+)
53.60±0.25
3 4-Wire 2-Wire 3
2.11±.01 RDA(-)
9.45
4 4-Wire 2-Wire 4 RDB(+) 2X .37
Factory default = all switches off 5 Ground
191±0.25
7.52±.01 MECHANICAL DIAGRAM
4X .18 – BB-USOPTL4-4P
4.55 THRU ALL
179.10±0.25 .34 8.61 X 82°
7.05±.01
83±0.25 3.15
79±.01 2X .12 91.23
3.59
MECHANICAL
53.60±0.25 DIAGRAM – BB-USOPTL4-2P
2.11±.01
9.45 29.31±0.38
2.95
2X .37
cm 1.15±.02
19.10 cm 1.16 in
7.52 in 191±0.25
7.52±.01
USB
4X .18 4.55 THRU ALL
.34 8.61 X 82° 179.10±0.25
7.05±.01
7.09 cm
191±0.25
2.79 in 7.52±.01
RD TD RD TD
- Port 2 - - Port 1 - 70.83±0.25 179.10±0.25 3.15
2.79±.01 91.23 7.05±.01 2X .12
G
R+
R-
T+
T-
G
R+
R-
T+
T-
3.59
53.60±0.25
2.11±.01
29.31±0.38 9.45
1.15±.02 70.83±0.25 2X .37
3.15
2.79±.01 2X .12
53.60±0.25 4X .18 4.55 THRU ALL
2.11±.01 .34 8.61 X 82°
9.45
2X .37
Echo ON
Echo ON
RS-422
RS-422
4-wire
4-wire
4-wire
4-wire
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
4X .18 4.55 THRU ALL
2-wire
2-wire
Echo ON
RS-485
2-wire
2-wire
Echo ON
RS-485
.34 8.61 X 82°
Bottom Switch Detail 29.31±0.38
(factory default) 1.15±.02
orders@[Link] Headquarters: 707 Dayton Rd, PO Box 1040 Ottawa, IL 61350 USA (815)433-5100 or (800)346-3119/Toll Free Fax (815)433-5104
29.31±0.38
eSales@[Link] European Office: Westlink Commercial Pk, Oranmore Co. Galway Ireland +353 91 792444 Fax +353 91 792445 1.15±.02