Advantech USB-4604B User manual

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Content
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1. Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2. Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.3. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.3.1 General......................................................................................1
1.3.2 Power Requirement...................................................................2
1.3.3 Special Communications ...........................................................2
1.3.4 Mechanism ................................................................................2
1.3.5 Software.....................................................................................3
1.3.6 Environment...............................................................................3
1.3.7 Regulatory Approvals.................................................................3
1.4. Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chapter 2 Installation
2.1. Driver Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.1.1 Steps for Driver Setup................................................................6
2.2. Hardware Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.3. Verifying Driver Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.4. Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.5. Unplugging the Converters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.6. Updating the Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.7. Uninstalling the Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Chapter 3 Settings
3.1. Serial Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.2. Changing the Port Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Chapter 4 Signal Connection
4.1. Pin Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.2. LED Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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Federal Communication Commission Interference
Statement
For further certification information, please go to www.advantech.com
Declaration of Conformity
CE
The device has been tested and found to comply with the stated standard(s), which is(are)
required by the Council Directive of 2004/108/EC* and 2014/30/EU.
FCC
The device has been tested and found to comply with the stated standard(s), which is(are)
required by the Federal Communications Commission.
Product Warranty (5 years)
Advantech warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its products will be free from
defects in materials and workmanship for five years from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired or altered by per-
sons other than repair personnel authorized by Advantech, or which have been subject to
misuse, abuse, accident or improper installation. Advantech assumes no liability under the
terms of this warranty as a consequence of such events.
Because of Advantech’s high quality-control standards and rigorous testing, most of our
customers never need to use our repair service. If an Advantech product is defective, it will
be repaired or replaced at no charge during the warranty period. For out of-warranty repairs,
you will be billed according to the cost of replacement materials, service time and freight.
Please consult your dealer for more details.
If you think you have a defective product, follow these steps:
1. Collect all the information about the problem encountered. (For example, CPU speed,
Advantech products used, other hardware and software used, etc.) Note anything
abnormal and list any on screen messages you get when the problem occurs.
2. Call your dealer and describe the problem. Please have your manual, product, and any
helpful information readily available.
3. If your product is diagnosed as defective, obtain an RMA (return merchandize authori-
zation) number from your dealer. This allows us to process your return more quickly.
4. Carefully pack the defective product, a fully-completed Repair and Replacement Order
Card and a photocopy proof of purchase date (such as your sales receipt) in a shippa-
ble container. A product returned without proof of the purchase date is not eligible for
warranty service.
5. Write the RMA number visibly on the outside of the package and ship it prepaid to your
dealer.

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Conventions
Copyright
Copyright © 2015 Advantech Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be
reproduced, adapted, stored in a retrieval system, translated into any language, or transmit-
ted in any form or by any means without the written permission of the manufacturer.
Warning signs are used to identify immediate hazards for property damage, injury
or death.
CAUTION SIGNS ARE USED WARN AGAINST POTENTIAL HAZARDS OR TO CAUTION AGAINST
UNSAFE PRACTICES.
Note signs are used to provide additional information for the device or settings.

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Customer Support
Technical Support and Assistance
1. Visit the Advantech web site at www.advantech.com/support where you can find the lat-
est information about the product.
2. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's customer service center
for technical support if you need additional assistance. Please have the following infor-
mation ready before you call:
Product name and serial number
Description of your peripheral attachments
Description of your software (operating system, version, application software, etc.)
A complete description of the problem
The exact wording of any error messages

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Safety Instructions
1. Read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this User Manual for later reference.
3. Disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth. Do
not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning.
4. For plug-in equipment, the power outlet socket must be located near the equipment and
must be easily accessible.
5. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
6. Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Dropping it or letting it fall
may cause damage.
7. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection. Protect the equipment from over-
heating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
8. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting the equipment
to the power outlet.
9. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do not place anything over the
power cord.
10. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
11. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the power source to avoid
damage by transient overvoltage.
12. Never pour any liquid into an opening. This may cause fire or electrical shock.
13. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment should be opened only
by qualified service personnel.
14. If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service person-
nel:
15. The power cord or plug is damaged.
16. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
17. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
18. The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work according to the user's
manual.
19. The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
20. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
21. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE STORAGE
TEMPERATURE MAY GO BELOW -20°C (-4°F) OR ABOVE 60°C (140° F). THIS
COULD DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT. THE EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE IN A CON-
TROLLED ENVIRONMENT.
22. CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED.
REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE RECOMMENDED BY
THE MANUFACTURER, DISCARD USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE MANU-
FACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.

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23. The sound pressure level at the operator's position according to IEC 704-1:1982 is no
more than 70 dB (A).
DISCLAIMER: This set of instructions is given according to IEC 704-1. Advantech disclaims
all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements contained herein.

Chapter 1
Introduction

INTRODUCTION
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1.1. Overview
Advantech’s USB-4600 series of serial to USB converters are the easies, the most reliable
way to add serial ports to a PC. To attach the USB-4604B/4604BM to a PC, you don’t need
to open the chassis or power down your PC. After installing the driver, connect the USB con-
verters to your computer, will instantly get extra high-speed RS-232/422/485 ports. By sim-
ply plugging in a USB-hub, USB-4600 series eliminate the configuration issues associated
with high-priced, elder card solutions. You only have to install the driver, no need to set
cards slot, IRQ addresses, or device addresses. This reduces programming effort.
USB-4600 series products are compliant with USB 2.0 specifications, and up to 480M bps
high-speed requirement. USB-4600 series supports for transmission speeds up to 921.6k
bps, which meets the demand for high speed data exchange.
1.2. Features
USB-4600 series products have the following features:
Full compliance with USB V2.0 specifications.
RS-232/422/485 port supported
Serial Transmission speed up to 921.6 kbps
Automatic RS-485 data flow control
No external power supply necessary; the hub derives its power from USB port
Plug & Play installation
No additional IRQs or I/O ports required
Hot swap function supported
1.3. Specifications
1.3.1 General
Table 1-1. General
Specificaiton Description
Certifications CE, FCC (Class A)
Connectors 1 x USB Type B (Type A to Type B cable provided)
4 x DB9
Enclosure ABS + PC
USB Cable Max. 15ft (4.6 m)

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1.3.2 Power Requirement
1.3.3 Special Communications
1.3.4 Mechanism
Table 1-2. Power Requirement
Specificaiton Description
Power Input 12 to 48 VDC (external) or 5 VDC (Bus powered)
Power Consumption 130 mA @ 5 V (Typical)
200 mA @ 5 V (Max.)
Table 1-3. Special Communications
Specificaiton Description
Port Type RS-232/422/485, software selectable
No. of Ports 4
Port Connector DB9 male
Data Bits 5, 6, 7, 8
Stop Bits 1, 1.5, 2
Parity None, Odd, Even, Space, Mark
Transmission Speed Up to 921.6 kbps
Flow Control XON/XOFF, RTS/CTS
Baud Rate 50 bps ~ 921.6 kbps, any baud rate setting
Serial Signals RS-232: TxD, RxD, CTS, RTS, DTR, DSR, DC, RI, GND
RS-422: TxD+, TxD-, RxD+, RxD-, GND
RS-485: Data+, Data-, GND
Protection 15 KV ESD for all signals
Table 1-4. Mechanism
Specificaiton Description
Dimensions (W x D x H) 132 x 80 x 32 mm
5.2 x 3.15 x 1.26 inch
Enclosure ABS + PC
Mounting DIN-rail, panel

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1.3.5 Software
1.3.6 Environment
1.3.7 Regulatory Approvals
Table 1-5. Software
Specificaiton Description
Driver Support Windows XP/7/8/8.1, Windows Server 2008/2012/2012 R2
Table 1-6. Software
Specificaiton Description
Operating Temperature -40°C ~ 75°C (-40°F ~ 167°F)
Storage Temperature -40°C ~ 80°C (-40°F ~ 176°F)
Operating Humidity 10 ~ 95% (non-condensing)
Table 1-7. Regulatory Approvals
Specificaiton Description
Regulatory Approvals EMC CE, FCC Part 15 Subpart B (Class A)

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1.4. Dimensions
Figure 1-1. USB-4604B
Figure 1-2. USB-4604BM
132 [5.20]
80 [3.15]32 [1.26]
91 [3.58]
34 [1.34]
132 [5.20]
80 [3.15]32 [1.26]
91 [3.58]
34 [1.34]

Chapter 2
Installation

INSTALLATION
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2.1. Driver Installation
We strongly recommend you install the driver before you insert the USB-4600 series into
USB port of your PC, since this will guarantee a smooth installation process.
2.1.1 Steps for Driver Setup
1. Insert the Advantech CD-ROM into your CD-RAM drive (whereas E:\ is the drive name
of your CD-ROM) on the host PC.
2. Use Windows explorer or the Windows Run command to execute the setup program,
the path for the setup program on the CD-ROM is as follows:
E:\Serial Converter\USB-
4604BE\Advantech_USB4064BE_Drive_v1.0.4_20150701.exe
3. If there is an existing COM port mapping utility on the host PC, remove it at this time. A
system reboot may be necessary before continuing the installation.
4. Once the Advantech USB-4604BE Drive Setup screen displays, click Install to proceed
with the installation.
Figure 2-1. Setup 1 of 3

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The Advantech USB-4604BE Drive Setup continues and a status screen displays. The
default installation path is C:\Program Files (x86)\Advantech\USB2Serial.
Figure 2-2. Setup 2 of 3
5. Once the installation of the package is finished a Advantech USB-4604BE Drive Setup
screen displays. Click Close to conclude the process and exit the Advantech USB-
4604BE Drive Setup.
Figure 2-3. Setup 3 of 3
2.2. Hardware Installation
When the USB-4600 series plug into the USB port, the Found New Hardware Wizard will
show up. Through the Wizard, the module could be installed automatically.
It will take four times to install the COM ports if you are using USB-4604B/4604BM due to 4
COM ports.

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2.3. Verifying Driver Setup
After you have installed your card, go to Control Panel > Device Manager to look for the
Device Name that will appear after you have installed the driver.
Figure 2-4. Verifying Driver Setup
2.4. Limitations
USB-4600 series might need the external power input (10~48VDC) when the USB port can
not provide enough current. Typically, USB-4604B/4604BM requires at least 130mA@5VDC
and 200mA@5VDC from USB bus power.
If the current is not enough, you will observe the system keeps showing connection / discon-
nection to the USB devices. In this situation, it is necessary to input the external voltage to
the 2-pin green connector for power input.
Generally, if you attach several USB-4600 series Converters on your PC and the serial ports
are running at high speed such as 921.6 kbps, the CPU loading will become too high to run
smoothly. It is recommended to apply the proper amount of USB-4600 series modules to
your PC depending on the CPU performance of your system.
If your device has not been properly installed, there will be an exclamation mark (!)
on the device name to indicatea conflicting device. If this is the case, just remove
that device and start the driver installation process all over again.

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2.5. Unplugging the Converters
Though the Advantech USB to Serial Converter are hot-swappable, we still recommend you
to follow the hardware un-installation procedure to avoid any unpredictable damages to your
device or your system.
1. Close the applications with any opened port of USB to Serial Converter.
2. Click the Safely Remove Hardware in windows task bar.
3. Click Stop Advantech USB-xxxx USB2Serial Converter.
4. Click OK on the Safe to Remove Hardware dialog box.
5. Unplug the USB to Serial Converter from the USB port.
2.6. Updating the Drivers
1. Close the applications with any opened port of the USB to Serial Converter.
2. Go to Control Panel > Programs and Features. Double click on the Advantech USB-
xxxx Driver.
3. Click Update Driver button.
Figure 2-5.

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4. The Upgrade Device Driver Wizard will help you to upgrade device driver.
2.7. Uninstalling the Drivers
1. Close the applications with any opened port of the USB to Serial Converter.
2. Go to Control Panel > Programs and Features. Click on the Advantech USB-xxxx
Driver.
3. Click Uninstall or Change button.
Figure 2-6.
4. Advantech USB-4604BE Drive Setup show up.
If you have 2 or more Advantech USB to Serial Converter installed, the above
upgrade method won't take effect. You can do follow below steps:
1. Unplug all Advantech USB to Serial Converters.
2. Install new driver.
3. Plug in the Advantech USB to Serial Converter.

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5. Choose Uninstall button.
Figure 2-7.
6. Once the uninstallation is finished a Advantech USB-4604BE Drive Setup screen dis-
plays. Click Close to conclude the process.
Figure 2-8.

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