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INTERFACING THE HYDROBOX FOR A SURVEY APPLICATION
*Updated September 30, 2013*
The HydroBox sensor unit and the HydroBox Host application software provide a critical part of your
Hydrographic Survey solution, but there are several other important hardware and/or software components
that you will need to perform a successful survey. The following components are also required to have a
successful survey mission:
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Laptop or Desktop PC (Sunlight readable preferred in most applications)
DGPS for accurate survey position information.
Multiple COM Ports, or USB to Serial Adapter (for GPS, Data Logger, and Survey Software
Interface)
Hydrographic Survey Software Application
This application note will cover the basic setup of all the equipment listed above in a step by step manner.
There are 2 typical installation setups for the HydroBox: DGPS Only, and DGPS with Survey Software.
Each of these installations shall be described.
HydroBox to PC Interface
The HydroBox sensor unit sends and receives data via a dedicated, single serial connection to/from the
Laptop (Desktop) computer hereinafter referred to as a PC. Note that the acoustic data sent to the PC is sent
in real time and in shallow water the amount of data is significant. Thus, it is best to purchase or use a PC
that has a 9 pin Serial Interface (COM port) connector. A direct RS232 serial port connection between the
PC and the HydroBox Sensor unit is the best way to ensure that no acoustic data is lost during your survey.
If you cannot use a PC with a dedicated serial port, one of the adapters listed below may be used but it is best
to have a direct connection for the acoustic data link if possible.
Also note that the Hydrobox data cable incorporates a port-powered RS-232 to RS-422 converter. Because
power to the converter needs to originate from the PC, some USB to serial converters do not work for this
application. This is common for low end converters that are typically used for consumer electronic
peripherals. This is another reason to make use of a direct COM port connection between the HydroBox and
the Host PC.
HydroBox with DGPS Interface Only Configuration
All survey applications require that the depth information provided by the HydroBox be mated to a specific
position on the map. Thus, a DGPS is a critical part of the survey solution. Fortunately, the position
information from the DGPS is sent in several industry standard ASCII data strings (RMC, GGA, GLL) with
minimal data bandwidth requirements. Since most PC’s of today do NOT have multiple COM ports
available, the DGPS interface to the computer should make use of one of the Serial to USB converter.
The DGPS interface uses about 1/10th of the data bandwidth when compared to the HydroBox acoustic data
interface so a Serial to USB adapter will work fine for the DGPS data.
For applications that require the HydroBox and a DGPS only, a total of 2 COM ports are needed to setup a
survey system. For functional Serial to USB 2.0 adapters known to work for this type of setup, refer to the
adapters listed in Table 1.
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HydroBox with DGPS and Survey Software Configuration
For the majority of applications the HydroBox shall be used with a DGPS and a Survey Software package
(such as HyPack or HydroPro). Having a full survey application running allows the user to setup the area to
survey, draw the survey lines and navigate the lines with a visual tool. When a survey program is running, 4
serial interfaces are needed to make full use of the survey system setup in most applications
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HydroBox Acoustic Data Port
HydroBox DGPS Position Input
Survey Software DGPS Position Input
Survey Software External Annotation/HydroBox Data Logger
Again the user should note that all of the interfaces listed above are LOW BANDWIDTH except for the
HydroBox Acoustic Data Port. If a direct COM port interface to the PC is available, the HydroBox Acoustic
Data Port should go directly to the PC. 4 Port Serial to USB adapters for the full survey software setup are
listed in Table 1.
Legacy Serial Adapters Information
SyQwest recommends that all HydroBox users interface their survey systems using the Serial to USB 2.0
adapters listed in the sections above. In some instances customers have legacy PC products. In these cases,
the best recommendation is to buy a new Laptop or Desktop PC. If that cannot be done, the information
below may be helpful. Customers have used the HydroBox with the interface adapter types listed below
with success but support for them is very limited and will be difficult to sustain in the future, see Table 2.
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PCMCIA to Serial: A recently obsolete expansion interface. This is a very good option, but finding
adapter cards is becoming more difficult. Most brands of these types of cards work well with
HydroBox.
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ExpressCard to Serial: Currently the most common type of expansion interface, it has replaced the
PCMCIA slot. This is a very good interface and most brands that we have tried work well with
Hydrobox. We recommend the 4-port Quatech QSPXP-100 as a top performer.
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Table 1
USB TO SERIAL ADAPTORS
Manufacturer:
P/N:
DESC.
B& B Electronics / Quatech
DSU2-100
(2 port RS-232)
B& B Electronics / Quatech
QSU2-100
(4 port RS-232)
B& B Electronics / Quatech
ESU2-100
(8 port RS-232)
http://www.bb-elec.com/Products/USB-Connectivity/USB-to-Serial-Adapters/Panel-Mount.aspx
http://www.quatech.com/catalog/usb_2.0.php
MOXA
Uport 1250
MOXA
Uport 1410
MOXA
Uport 1610-8
http://www.moxa.com/product/usb_to_serial_converters.htm
(2-port)
(4-port)
(8-port)
Table 2
Legacy or soon to be…
PCMCIA TO SERIAL ADAPTORS
Manufacturer:
P/N:
B& B Electronics / Quatech
DSP-100 / DSPR-100
http://www.bb-elec.com/Products/Serial-Connectivity/PC-Cards/PCMCIA-Cards-(1).aspx
http://quatech.com/catalog/rs232_pcmcia.php
Legacy or soon to be…
EXPRESS CARD TO SERIAL ADAPTORS
B& B Electronics / Quatech
DSPXP-100
B& B Electronics / Quatech
QSPXP-100
http://www.bb-elec.com/Products/Serial-Connectivity/PC-Cards/ExpressCards.aspx
http://quatech.com/catalog/expresscard_performance.php
ADP-XP54
Note: ExpressCards have two sizes, 34mm and 54mm
Verify your requirement, an adaptor may be needed.
DESC.
(2 port RS-232)
(2 port RS-232)
(4 port RS-232)
34 to 54mm
adaptor
The following pages include reference images, and data sheets for the adaptor types referenced above.
Please contact the manufacturer for any further information; we are not a distributor, or reseller.
These products are referenced in this document because they are have been tested with, and are known
to work with our products.
Other manufacturers products may also work, but, we cannot test every product that becomes available.
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B& B Electronics / QUATECH USB TO SERIAL ADAPTORS
DSU2-100
2 PORT USB ADAPTOR
QSU2-100
8 PORT USB ADAPTOR
ESU2-100
8 PORT USB ADAPTOR
MOXA USB TO SERIAL ADAPTORS
UPORT 1250
2 PORT USB ADAPTOR
UPORT 1410
4 PORT USB ADAPTOR
UPORT 1610
8 PORT USB ADAPTOR
B& B Electronics / QUATECH PCMCIA TO SERIAL ADAPTORS
DSP-100
2 PORT PCMCIA ADAPTOR
B& B Electronics / QUATECH EXPRESSCARD TO SERIAL ADAPTORS
DSPXP-100
2 PORT EXPRESS CARD ADAPTOR
QSPXP-100
4 PORT EXPRESS CARD ADAPTOR
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High Speed USB Serial Adapters
Standard serial ports via USB 2.0 without replacing peripheral hardware
or application software
For over 20 years, Quatech has been
known to help you Connect with
Reliability. As we continue in the race to
become the industry leader, our high
performance device connectivity line
expands with the new high speed USB
2.0 Serial Adapters. The next generation
Quatech USB Serial Adapter hits speeds
of up to 921.6 kbps, 1024-byte FIFO and
hardware and software flow control.
Connect serial peripherals with USB
2.0 Serial Adapters
If speed, expansion and support are
what you’re looking for in a USB Serial
Adapter, think Quatech.
You can now broaden the range of
external peripherals used on your
computer at higher speed rates than the
USB 1.1 series, with the introduction of
the High Speed USB 2.0 Serial
Adapters. The USB 2.0 has more
bandwidth that allows higher data rates
on the serial ports for more efficiency.
The new High Speed USB Serial
Adapter line gives your laptop or
workstation the ability to communicate
between a USB port and up to eight RS232, RS-422, or RS-485 serial
peripherals. It adds the COM port(s) via
its USB connection and is compatible
with new and legacy RS-232 or RS232/422/485 devices. The USB Serial
Adapters are the ideal solution for a
variety of industries and applications
including banking, retail and industrial
automation where PCs have a
significantly shorter lifecycle than the
peripherals that use them.
Rev C
2/2008
Quatech
USB
Serial
Adapters
enumerate themselves as standard
COM ports that are compatible with all
standard RS-232 or RS-232/422/485
devices and software created for them.
With the industrial surge suppression
“IND” option, you can safeguard the USB
Serial Adapter. The “IND” option is ideal
for implementing USB-to-serial networks
in factories, power plants and other
potentially
harsh
industrial
environments.
USB 2.0 is fully
compatible with USB 1.1 devices. The
older devices work with the new bus,
and vice versa.
The 400 Series models introduce the
software-selectable RS-232/422/485
(Multi-Electrical Interface or MEI). The
MEI capability is available on all ports at
the click of a mouse. LEDs visually tell
you which ports are using which
protocol, so go ahead, mix and match.
KEY FEATURES
1, 2, 4 or 8 independent serial ports
RS-232 or software-selectable
RS-232/422/485
Compatible with USB 1.1
Plug-and-play capability
Devices enumerate themselves as
standard COM ports
Speeds up to 921.6 kbps
High speed UARTs with 1KB FIFOs to
boost data rates
Optional surge suppression package
(standard on Embedded products)
Full modem control and hardware and
software flow control
Bus powered: no external power required
Embedded (board-only) units also
available
Windows 2000/XP/Vista and Linux
Auto detect between RS-422 and RS485 with Quatech’s new USB Serial
Converter.
Embedded USB Serial Adapters for
custom enclosures
RoHS compliant
NEW! USB to RS-422/485 Converter
5 year warranty
If you’re looking to seamlessly connect
multiple serial peripherals via a single
USB port in a custom enclosure, try
Quatech’s
board-level
solutions,
Embedded USB Serial Adapters.
5675 Hudson Industrial Parkway * Hudson, OH 44236
1.800.553.1170 * +1 330.655.9000 * www.quatech.com
HIGH SPEED USB 2.0 SERIAL ADAPTER SPECIFICATIONS
USB Ports Required
SSU: 1
DSU: 1
Ordering Information
Model
Ports
Interface
DSU2-100
2
RS-232 with cable
DSU2-400
2
RS-232/422/485 with cable
QSU2-100
4
RS-232 with cable
QSU2-400
4
RS-232/422/485 with cable
ESU2-100
8
RS-232 with cable
ESU2-400
8
RS-232/422/485 with cable
QSU: 1
IND Option: Surge suppression applied to each line that
is capable of sustaining up to 40A peak, 8 x 20ìs
transient surges, a clamping voltage of 30V and a peak
energy dissipation of 0.1 Joules.
ESU: 1
UARTS
1024-byte FIFOs for transmit and receive
(NOTE: The “IND” option limits data rate to
115.2 kbps)
Transceiver (RS-232/422/485)
MAX491 or compatible
Environment
Operating: 0° to 70°C
Storage: -50° to 80° C
Humidity: 10% to 90%
Differential Driver Output (50Ù Load):
+2V (min), +3.3V (max)
Differential Driver Output (27Ù Load):
+1.5V (min), +3.3V (max)
OS Support
Windows 2000/XP/Vista and Linux support
High Input: +2V (min)
Low Input: +0.8V (max)
Driver Rise/Fall Time: 5ns (min), 20ns (typ), 25ns
(max)
Driver Input to Output Delay: 20ns (min), 40ns (typ),
60ns (max)
Receiver Input to Output Delay: 40ns (min), 70ns
(typ), 100ns (max)
Data Rate
Up to 921.6 kbps (max)
RS-232 Output
Voltage Swing: ±5V (min), ±5.4V (typ)
Serial Ports Provided
SSU: 1
DSU: 2
QSU: 4
ESU: 8
(For 400 models, each configurable as RS-232, RS422 or RS-485 for full or half duplex communication)
RS-232 Input
Voltage Range: -15V (min), +15V (max)
Input Threshold Low: 0.6V (min), 1.0 (typ)
Input Threshold High: 2.4VV (max), 1.5 (typ)
Bus Interface
USB 2.0 High Speed
Retail Application
Power Requirements
Bus-powered device, no external power supply required
Suspend power: < 500 ì A
Unconfigured power: < 100 mA
Configured power: < 500 mA
Size
SSU: 3.6” L x 1.7” W x 1” H
DSU/QSU: 9.18” L x 5.25” W x 1.675” H
ESU: 9.18” L x 5.25” W x 2.363” H
Connectors
DB-9 male
Certifications
CE, FCC Class B, RoHS & WEEE Compliant
Banking Application
High Speed Modem
Central Bank Server at
Remote Location
Multiport USB to
RS-232 Serial Adapter
Branch Host PC
RS-232
RS-232
Teller Station 1
Teller Station 2
5675 Hudson Industrial Parkway * Hudson, OH 44236
Rev. C
2/2008
1.800.553.1170 * +1 330.655.9000 * www.quatech.com
Industrial USB
UPort® 1250/1250I
2-port RS-232/422/485 USB-to-serial converters with
optional 2 KV isolation
››Hi-Speed USB 2.0 for up to 480 Mbps USB transmission
››921.6 Kbps maximum baudrate for super fast data transmission
››128-byte FIFO and on-chip H/W, S/W flow control
››15N high retention type B connector
››Drivers provided for Windows, WinCE, and Linux
››LEDs for easy monitoring
››15 KV ESD protection for all serial ports
››Locking power cord for the UPort 1250I
UPort® 1250
UPort® 1250I
Overview
The UPort® 1250/1250I USB-to-serial converters allow you to connect
2 RS-232/422/485 devices to your laptop or workstation through the
USB (Universal Serial Bus) port. These plug & play USB solutions are
perfect for mobile, instrumentation, and point-of sale applications.
Typical Application—Connecting Instruments in a Medical Lab
In medical labs, research scientists typically collect large quantities
of data from many samples using a variety of different instruments.
Most research devices have parameters that can be accessed via a
serial port for convenient reconfiguration. Laptops are often used as
convenient and space-efficient computing solutions in medical labs,
but most modern laptops no longer offer serial ports and only come
equipped with USB ports. This presents a connectivity issue unless the
USB ports can be expanded into serial ports.
Moxa’s solution is the UPort® 1250, which is an RS-232/422/485
USB-to-serial converter that can be used to connect 2 serial interface
instruments to a computer’s USB port, and is particularly convenient
for medical researchers since advanced technical expertise is not
required. The UPort® 1250 has the following features:
• 2 serial ports for easy USB-to-serial expansion
• True USB 2.0 high-speed transmission
• 128-byte FIFO and on-chip hardware and software flow control to
ensure stable data transmission
• Easy troubleshooting with LED indicators for each serial port
• Compatible with both laptops and desktop PCs
Specifications
USB Interface
Compliance: USB 1.1/2.0 compliant
Connector: USB type B
Speed: 480 Mbps (Hi-Speed USB) and 12 Mbps (Full-Speed USB)
Serial Interface
Number of Ports: 2
Serial Standards: RS-232/422/485
Connector: DB9 male
Serial Line Protection
ESD Protection: 15 KV embedded
Optical Isolation: 2 KV (UPort 1250I only)
Performance
Baudrate: 50 bps to 921.6 Kbps (including 500 Kbps)
Serial Communication Parameters
Data Bits: 5, 6, 7, 8
Stop Bits: 1, 1.5, 2
Parity: None, Even, Odd, Space, Mark
Flow Control: RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF
FIFO: 128 bytes
Serial Signals
RS-232: TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, GND
RS-422: TxD+(B), TxD-(A), RxD+(B), RxD-(A), GND
RS-485-4w: TxD+(B), TxD-(A), RxD+(B), RxD-(A), GND
RS-485-2w: Data+(B), Data-(A), GND
RS-485 Data Direction: ADDC® (Automatic Data Direction Control)
Driver Support
Operating Systems: Window 2000, Windows XP/2003/Vista/2008/7/8
x86/x64, 2012 x64, WinCE 5.0/6.0, Linux 2.4.x, 2.6.x, 3.0.x
Note: Please refer to Moxa’s website for the latest driver support information.
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Industrial USB
Physical Characteristics
EMS: EN 55024, EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, EN
61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6, IEC 61000-4-8, IEC 61000-4-11
Green Product: RoHS, CRoHS, WEEE
Housing: SECC sheet metal (1 mm)
Weight:
Product only: 180 g (0.40 lb)
Packaged:
UPort 1250: 370 g (0.82 lb)
UPort 1250I: 680 g (1.5 lb)
Dimensions: 77 x 26 x 111 mm (3.03 x 1.02 x 4.37 in)
Power Requirements
Power Consumption:
UPort 1250 (bus power): 360 mA @ 5 VDC
UPort 1250I (12 to 48 VDC external power): 200 mA @ 12 VDC
MTBF (mean time between failures)
Environmental Limits
Time: 563,179 hrs
Database: Telcordia (Bellcore), GB
Operating Temperature: 0 to 55°C (32 to 131°F)
Storage Temperature: -20 to 75°C (-4 to 167°F)
Ambient Relative Humidity: 5 to 95% (non-condensing)
Altitude: Up to 2000 m
Warranty
Note: Please contact Moxa if you require products guaranteed to function
properly at higher altitudes.
Warranty Period: 5 years
Details: See www.moxa.com/warranty
Standards and Certifications
Safety: UL 60950-1
EMC: CE, FCC
EMI: EN 55022 Class A, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, FCC Part 15
Subpart B Class A
Dimensions
Unit: mm (inch)
UPort® 1250I
77 (3.031)
111 (4.370)
77 (3.031)
111 (4.370)
26 (1.024)
3.84 (0.151)
UPort® 1250
5.3 (0.209)
5.3 (0.209)
26 (1.024)
Ordering Information
Available Models
UPort 1250: 2-port RS-232/422/485 USB-to-serial converter
UPort 1250I: 2-port RS-232/422/485 USB-to-serial converter with 2 KV optical isolation, adaptor
included
Optional Accessories (can be purchased separately)
Mini DB9F-to-TB Adaptor: DB9 female to terminal block adaptor for RS-422/485 applications
Wall Mount Kit: Metal plates and screws
DK35A: Mounting kit for 35-mm DIN-Rail
Mini DB9F-to-TB Adaptor: DB9 female to terminal block adaptor for RS-422/485 applications
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Package Checklist
• 1 UPort 1250 or 1250I USB-to-serial
converter
• USB-IF certified cable
• 1 mini DB9 female to terminal block
adaptor
• Power adaptor (UPort 1250I)
• Documentation and software CD
• Quick installation guide (printed)
• Warranty card
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Industrial USB
UPort® 1400 Series
4-port RS-232 and RS-232/422/485 USB-to-serial converters with
optional 2 KV isolation
››Hi-Speed USB 2.0 for up to 480 Mbps USB transmission
››921.6 Kbps maximum baudrate for super fast data transmission
››15N high retention USB type B connector
››128-byte FIFO and on-chip H/W, S/W flow control
››Built-in 15 KV ESD protection for all serial ports
››2 KV optical isolation protection (UPort 1450I only)
››Hassle-free COM port retention
››Drivers provided for Windows/WinCE/Linux
››Choose bus power or external power (UPort 1410/1450 only)
››Locking power jack
Overview
The UPort® 1400 USB-to-serial converters allow you to connect 4
RS-232 or RS-232/422/485 devices to your laptop or workstation
through the USB (Universal Serial Bus) port. The UPort® 1400
converters are compatible with new and legacy serial devices, and are
perfect for mobile, instrumentation, and point-of-sale applications.
Typical Application—Military Satellite Truck
Before the arrival of mobile satellite technology, military applications
relied on terrestrial communication systems to collect data in remote
locations and broadcast the signals to a geostationary communications
satellite. Satellite trucks, which are commonly used in modern
Satellite News Gathering (SNG), allow military command centers to
gather intelligence and other data with greater mobility and flexibility
than before. Due to the mobile nature of SNG technology, onboard
data acquisition equipment needs to be highly portable yet provide
seamless and reliable communication. In addition, satellite trucks are
outfitted with various degrees of video production and editing gear
that need to be readily available and connected at all times. One of our
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military clients uses Moxa’s UPort® 1450 converter as their solution
of choice for reliable device connectivity in their fleet of satellite trucks.
The UPort® 1450 has the following features:
• No data loss with 128-byte FIFO and on-chip flow control for
hardware and software
• Electrostatic protection and LED indicators designed for critical
environments
• Small form factor and wall-mountable to save space
• Easy COM port configuration and plug & play capability
• 3-in-1 RS-232/422/485 support for connecting any serial interface
device
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Specifications
USB Interface
Altitude: Up to 2000 m
Compliance: USB 1.1/2.0 compliant
Connector: USB type B
Speed: 480 Mbps (Hi-Speed USB) and 12 Mbps (Full-Speed USB)
Serial Interface
Number of Ports: 4
Serial Standards:
UPort 1410: RS-232
UPort 1450/1450I: RS-232/422/485
Connector: DB9 male
Serial Line Protection
ESD Protection: 15 KV embedded
Optical Isolation: 2 KV (UPort 1450I only)
Performance
Baudrate: 50 bps to 921.6 Kbps (including 500 Kbps)
Serial Communication Parameters
Data Bits: 5, 6, 7, 8
Stop Bits: 1, 1.5, 2
Parity: None, Even, Odd, Space, Mark
Flow Control: RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF
FIFO: 128 bytes
Serial Signals
RS-232: TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, GND
RS-422: TxD+(B), TxD-(A), RxD+(B), RxD-(A), GND
RS-485-4w: TxD+(B), TxD-(A), RxD+(B), RxD-(A), GND
RS-485-2w: Data+(B), Data-(A), GND
RS-485 Data Direction: ADDC® (Automatic Data Direction Control)
Driver Support
Operating Systems: Window 2000, Windows XP/2003/Vista/2008/7/8
x86/x64, 2012 x64, WinCE 5.0/6.0, Linux 2.4.x, 2.6.x, 3.0.x
Note: Please refer to Moxa’s website for the latest driver support information.
Note: Please contact Moxa if you require products guaranteed to function
properly at higher altitudes.
Standards and Certifications
Safety: UL 60950-1
EMC: CE, FCC
EMI: EN 55022 Class A, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, FCC Part 15
Subpart B Class A
EMS: EN 55024, EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, EN
61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-8, EN 61000-4-11
Green Product: RoHS, CRoHS, WEEE
Power Requirements
Power Consumption:
• Bus power:
UPort 1410: 385 mA @ 5 VDC
• 12 to 48 VDC external power:
UPort 1410: 180 mA @ 12 VDC
UPort 1450: 385 mA @ 12 VDC
UPort 1450I: 360 mA @ 12 VDC
MTBF (mean time between failures)
Time:
UPort 1410: 394,441 hrs
UPort 1450: 546,770 hrs
Database:
UPort 1410: MIL-HDBK-217F
UPort 1450: Telcordia (Bellcore), GB
Warranty
Warranty Period: 5 years
Details: See www.moxa.com/warranty
Dimensions
Unit: mm (inch)
125 (4.92)
Housing: SECC sheet metal (1 mm)
Weight:
Product only: 720 g (1.59 lb)
Packaged: 1320 g (2.91 lb)
Dimensions: 204 x 30 x 125 mm (8.03 x 1.18 x 4.92 in)
Environmental Limits
Operating Temperature: 0 to 55°C (32 to 131°F)
Storage Temperature: -20 to 75°C (-4 to 167°F)
Ambient Relative Humidity: 5 to 95% (non-condensing)
204 (8.03)
129.8 (5.11)
Physical Characteristics
30 (1.18)
Ordering Information
Available Models
UPort 1410: 4-port RS-232 USB-to-serial converter
UPort 1450: 4-port RS-232/422/485 USB-to-serial converter, adaptor included
UPort 1450I: 4-port RS-232/422/485 USB-to-serial converter with 2 KV optical isolation,
adaptor included
Optional Accessories (can be purchased separately)
Mini DB9F-to-TB adaptor: DB9 female to terminal block adaptor for RS-422/485 applications
Magnet Accessory: Magnets for attaching the UPort 1400 to the PC’s housing
Wall Mount Kit: Metal plates and screws
DIN-Rail Kit: DIN-Rail kit for the UPort 1400 series
DK35A: Mounting kit for 35-mm DIN-Rail
Power Adaptors (can be purchased separately)
Package Checklist
• 1 UPort 1400 USB-to-serial converter
• USB-IF certified cable
• 1 mini DB9 female to terminal block adaptor
(UPort 1450 and 1450I only)
• Power adaptor (UPort 1450 and 1450I only)
• Documentation and software CD
• Quick installation guide (printed)
• Warranty card
Note: Available for the UPort 1410 if the USB port does not provide enough power. You must purchase the
adaptor plus one power cord.
PWR-12125-DT-S2: 100-240 VAC to 12 VDC @ 1.25 A power adaptor
PWC-C7US-2B-183: US plug, 2-pin power cord
PWC-C7UK-2B-183: UK plug, 2-pin power cord
PWC-C7EU-2B-183: EU plug, 2-pin power cord
PWC-C7JP-2B-183: JP plug, 2-pin power cord
PWC-C7AU-2B-183: SAA plug, 2-pin power cord
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Industrial USB
UPort® 1600-8 Series
8-port RS-232 and RS-232/422/485 USB-to-serial converters
››Hi-Speed USB 2.0 for up to 480 Mbps USB transmission
››921.6 Kbps maximum baudrate for super fast data transmission
››15N high retention USB type B connector
››128-byte FIFO and on-chip H/W, S/W flow control
››Built-in 15 KV ESD protection for all serial ports
››COM port assignments maintained across different PCs
››Mini DB9 female to terminal block adaptor for easy wiring
››Drivers provided for Windows, WinCE, and Linux
››Locking power cord
Overview
The UPort® 1600-8 USB-to-serial converters allow you to connect
8 RS-232 or RS-232/422/485 devices to your laptop or workstation
through the USB (Universal Serial Bus) port. The UPort® 1600-8
converters are compatible with new and legacy serial devices, and are
perfect for instrumentation and manufacturing applications.
Typical Application— Application Topology
Medical scientists and pharmaceutical researchers rely on
sophisticated laboratory equipment to discover new treatments for
patients. Most research is carried out in teams given the complex
and collaborative nature of medical science. Scientists often transfer
images and data from microscopes and other equipment to each
other’s laptops or desktop computers. Connecting all of these pieces
of equipment usually requires multiple serial ports, one for each
peripheral device. Since computers are only equipped with a limited
number of serial ports, expanding a USB connection into multiple
serial ports can provide researchers with the connectivity they need to
make their next scientific breakthrough. Moxa’s solution is the UPort®
1
1610-8, which is an RS-232 USB-to-serial converter that can be used
to connect multiple serial interface microscopes and other equipment
to a computer’s USB port. The UPort® 1610-8 provides the following
benefits:
• Up to 8 ports for easy USB-to-serial expansion
• True USB 2.0 high-speed transmission for large data transmission
• 128-byte FIFO and on-chip hardware and software flow control to
ensure stable data transmission
• Easy troubleshooting with LED indicators for each serial port
• Compatibility with both laptop and desktop PCs
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Industrial USB
Specifications
USB Interface
Compliance: USB 1.1/2.0 compliant
Connector: USB type B
Speed: 480 Mbps (Hi-Speed USB) and 12 Mbps (Full-Speed USB)
Serial Interface
Number of Ports: 8
Serial Standards:
UPort 1610-8: RS-232
UPort 1650-8: RS-232/422/485
Connector: DB9 male
Standards and Certifications
Safety: UL 60950-1
EMC: CE, FCC
EMI: EN 55022 Class A, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, FCC Part 15
Subpart B Class A
EMS: EN 55024, EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, EN
61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-8, EN 61000-4-11
Green Product: RoHS, CRoHS, WEEE
Power Requirements
Serial Line Protection
Power Consumption:
UPort 1610-8 (12 to 48 VDC external power): 230 mA @ 12 VDC
UPort 1650-8 (12 to 48 VDC external power): 340 mA @ 12 VDC
Performance
MTBF (mean time between failures)
ESD Protection: 15 KV embedded
Baudrate: 50 bps to 921.6 Kbps (including 500 Kbps)
Serial Communication Parameters
Data Bits: 5, 6, 7, 8
Stop Bits: 1, 1.5, 2
Parity: None, Even, Odd, Space, Mark
Flow Control: RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF
FIFO: 128 bytes
Serial Signals
RS-232: TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, GND
RS-422: TxD+(B), TxD-(A), RxD+(B), RxD-(A), GND
RS-485-4w: TxD+(B), TxD-(A), RxD+(B), RxD-(A), GND
RS-485-2w: Data+(B), Data-(A), GND
RS-485 Data Direction: ADDC® (Automatic Data Direction Control)
Time:
UPort 1610-8: 208,413 hrs
UPort 1650-8: 186,567 hrs
Database: MIL-HDBK-217F
Warranty
Warranty Period: 5 years
Details: See www.moxa.com/warranty
Dimensions
Unit: mm (inch)
Driver Support
Note: Please refer to Moxa’s website for the latest driver support information.
125 (4.92)
Physical Characteristics
Housing: SECC sheet metal (1 mm)
Weight:
Product only: 835 g (1.84 lb)
Packaged: 1440 g (3.17 lb)
Dimensions: 204 x 44 x 125 mm (8.03 x 1.73 x 4.92 in)
204 (8.03)
Environmental Limits
129.8 (5.11)
Operating Systems: Window 2000, Windows XP/2003/Vista/2008/7/8
x86/x64, 2012 x64, WinCE 5.0/6.0, Linux 2.4.x, 2.6.x, 3.0.x
44 (1.73)
Operating Temperature: 0 to 55°C (32 to 131°F)
Storage Temperature: -20 to 75°C (-4 to 167°F)
Ambient Relative Humidity: 5 to 95% (non-condensing)
Altitude: Up to 2000 m
Note: Please contact Moxa if you require products guaranteed to function
properly at higher altitudes.
Ordering Information
Available Models
Package Checklist
Optional Accessories (can be purchased separately)
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•
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UPort 1610-8: 8-port RS-232 USB-to-serial converter, adaptor included
UPort 1650-8: 8-port RS-232/422/485 USB-to-serial converter, adaptor included
Mini DB9F-to-TB Adaptor: DB9 female to terminal block adaptor for RS-422/485 applications
Magnet Accessory: Magnets for attaching the UPort 1600-8 to the PC’s housing
Wall Mount Kit: Metal plates and screws
DIN-Rail Kit: DIN-Rail kit for the UPort 1600-8 series
DK35A: Mounting kit for 35-mm DIN-Rail
2
1 UPort 1600-8 USB-to-serial converter
USB-IF certified cable
Power adaptor
1 mini DB9 female to terminal block adaptor
(UPort 1650-8 only)
• Documentation and software CD
• Quick installation guide (printed)
• Warranty card
© Moxa Inc. All Rights Reserved. Updated Dec. 27, 2012. Specifications subject to change without notice. Please visit our website for the most up-to-date product information.
Serial & Parallel ExpressCards
SSPXP, DSPXP, QSPXP & SPPXP Series
Performance Line Technology
ExpressCard technology is emerging with
faster speeds and better efficiency than the
typical PCMCIA and PC Cards, connecting
high-bandwidth peripherals to notebooks
and other portables. The ExpressCard’s
credit-card like format gives way to a
smaller, faster and more desktop-friendly
format.
Gone are the days of laptops manufactured
with PC Card slots and are swapped out
with smaller, slimmer and thinner
ExpressCard portals. Quatech’s Serial
ExpressCard line supersedes older
technology and are engineered for new
laptop models.
Quatech’s ExpressCards are designed in
the smallest form factor -34. ExpressCard
34 is compatible with all ExpressCard slots
- 34/54.
Quatech’s ExpressCard solutions
accommodate I/O expansion and
connectivity to serial and parallel devices in
mobile laptop applications.
Available in one, two and four port serial
configurations and one parallel port
configuration, the ExpressCards offer easyto-upgrade PC Card technologies, while
integrating popular external peripheral
functionality via ExpressCard module formfactor.
Advantages of a PCIe-based ExpressCard
design are in the interface to the laptop’s
motherboard. The PCIe bus interface is the
successor to the PCI bus, which in turn was
the successor to the ISA bus to which builtin ports were originally attached. As such,
the ExpressCard adapter design utilizes a
PCIe-based design and can still directly use
I/O space addresses and interrupts, thus
more closely emulating built-in ports than
can be done via USB-based design.
Moreover, because there's no USB stack
for the drivers to contend with, throughput
can be higher and latency will be lower
(considerably so in many cases).
Due to improved data transfer rate, the
ExpressCard is considerably more efficient
for multi-tasking operations. The PXP
series support data rates of up to
921.6Kbps, which provides steady flow of
data throughput.
Quatech’s PXP series is a great solution to
connect with existing peripherals and
maintain compatibility and functionality with
their current application software.
Quatech 34mm Expresscards can be used
in either 34 or 54mm Expresscard slots. As
an added feature, Quatech includes their
Model ADP-XP54 Expresscard 54mm
adapter for 34mm cards with every
shipment to improve fit and durability of the
34mm cards in the larger 54mm slots.
New generation of I/O expansion
for notebooks
Adds 1, 2 or 4 high-speed serial
ports; 1 true parallel port
Support PCI Express Base
Specification Revision 1.1a
Installs in any ExpressCard slot
Built-in 1024-byte FIFOs buffers
increase data transmit/receive
speed
Baud rates up to 921.6kbps
Hot plugging and hot swapping
features
High speed ExpressCard with
plug-n-play
Supports Windows XP/Vista/7
operating systems
34mm ExpressCards include
ADP-XP54 54mm adapter
Quatech also sells and supports other
ExpressCard connectivity products,
including hard drive eSATA 2.0 and
Ethernet configurations.
Model Selection Guide
Model No.
Description
SSPXP-100
1 port performance PCIe-based RS-232 serial ExpressCard
DSPXP-100
2 port performance PCIe-based RS-232 serial ExpressCard
QSPXP-100
The PXP series was designed with a PCI
Express (PCIe) interface rather than using
USB controller interfaces.
KEY FEATURES
4 port performance PCIe based RS-232 serial ExpressCard
SSPXP-200/300
1 port performance PCIe-based RS-422/485 serial ExpressCard
DSPXP-200/300
2 port performance PCIe-based RS-422/485 serial ExpressCard
QSPXP-200/300
4 port performance PCIe based RS-422/485 serial ExpressCard
SPPXP-100
1 high performance PCIe-based EPP parallel port ExpressCard
For more information, please visit www.Quatech.com/catalog/expresscard_performance.php
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PCIe-based Serial ExpressCards (SSPXP, DSPXP, QSPXP)
Bus Interface
ExpressCard Standard, PCI Express-based Designs Specification, Revision 1.1
compliant interface
OS Support
Windows XP/Vista/7
Baud Rates
921.6kbps per port
Serial Ports
SSPXP: 1
UARTS
16450/550/750-compatible register set
Data FIFO
1024-byte
Data Bits
Supports 5, 6, 7, 8; Supports even, odd, mark, space & no parity; Supports 1, 1.5 & 2 stop bits
SSPXP/DSPXP-100
TIA-232-F (RS-232) compliant
SSPXP/DSPXP-200/300
TIA-422-B (RS-422) & TIA-485-A (RS-485) compliant
200/300 Series
Warranty
DSPXP: 2 QSPXP:4
Supports full-duplex and RTS, DTR or automatic transmitter control half-duplex
Selectable receiver control (echo/no echo)
Selectable RTS/CTS, TxCLK/RxCLK or loopback auxiliary data pair
Full fail-safe (open and short) 1/8 load receivers
5 years
PCIe-based Parallel ExpressCards (SPPXP)
Bus Interface
ExpressCard Standard, PCI Express-based Design Specification, Revision 1.1
compliant interface
OS Support
Windows XP/Vista/7
Parallel Ports
SPPXP: 1
Modes
EPP Mode, Standard Unidirectional Parallel Port Mode, Standard Bidirectional Parallel Port Mode
SPPXP-100 Series
IEEE Standard, 1284-2000 compliant
Supports compatibility (Centronics), Bi-directional (PS/2), ECP and EPP modes
2048-byte FIFO (ECP mode only)
Supports RLE decompression (ECP mode only)
Uses the Windows system-supplied parallel drivers
Connectors
Warranty
PIN
PIN
PIN
PIN
PIN
PIN
PIN
PIN
PIN
PIN
PIN
PIN
PIN
PIN
PIN
PIN
PIN
1: STROBE
2: D0
3: D1
4: D2
5: D3
6: D4
7: D5
8: D6
9: D7
10: ACK
11: BUSY
12: PERROR
13: SELECTIN
14: AUTOFEED
15: NFAULT
16: INT
17: SELECT
PIN
PIN
PIN
PIN
PIN
PIN
PIN
PIN
18:
19:
20:
21:
22:
23:
24:
25:
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
5 years
ExpressCard 54mm adapter for 34mm cards (ADP-XP54)
Features
Enables Quatech 34mm Expresscards to be used in either 34 or 54mm Expresscard slots.
Included with every shipment to improve fit and durability of the 34mm cards in the
larger 54mm slots.
ADP-XP54 improves the ability of the card to withstand normal or accidental stress
and not dislodge from the slot.
Warranty
1 year
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