bolid USB-RS232 User manual

INTERFACE CONVERTER
USB-RS232
USER’S MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Description and Operation............................................................................................ 5
1.1 Intended Purpose.......................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Specifications............................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Scope of Delivery ........................................................................................................ 5
1.4 Design and Operation................................................................................................... 5
1.5 Measuring Instruments, Tools, and Accessories ........................................................... 6
1.6 Marking and Sealing .................................................................................................... 6
1.7 Packaging .................................................................................................................... 6
2 Intended Use ................................................................................................................ 6
2.1 Operating Restrictions.................................................................................................. 6
2.2 Preparing for Use ......................................................................................................... 6
2.2.1 Safety Precautions........................................................................................................ 6
2.2.2 Design.......................................................................................................................... 6
2.2.3 Mounting ..................................................................................................................... 6
2.2.4 Connecting to the PC ................................................................................................... 7
2.2.5 Testing Operability ...................................................................................................... 8
2.2.6 Extreme Situation Actions............................................................................................ 9
3 Maintenance................................................................................................................. 9
3.1 General ........................................................................................................................ 9
3.2 Safety Precautions........................................................................................................ 9
3.3 Maintenance Procedures............................................................................................... 9
3.4 Performance Testing .................................................................................................... 9
3.5 Technical Examination................................................................................................. 9
3.6 Preservation (Depreservation, Represervation)............................................................. 9
4 Repair .......................................................................................................................... 9
5 Storage....................................................................................................................... 10
6 Transporting............................................................................................................... 10
7 Disposal ..................................................................................................................... 10
8 Manufacturer Warranty .............................................................................................. 10
9 Certification Information............................................................................................ 10

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This user’s manual explains the principles of operating the USB-RS232 Interface Converter.
Only the personnel who have studied this manual are allowed to operation activities. All
activities on mounting, programming and commissioning shall be performed in compliance with the
requirements of the regulatory documentation in force at the place of operation.

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1Description and Operation
1.1 Intended Purpose
1.1.1 USB-RS232 Interface Converter is designed to convert USB interface signals to the RS-232
standard providing galvanic isolation.
1.1.2 The product can be applied for converting interfaces to set up fire and intrusion alarm systems,
access control systems, CCTV systems, fixed fire suppression systems as well as to arrange building
automation systems.
1.1.3 USB-RS232 Interface Converter is to be powered via a USB port of a PC.
1.1.4 The USB-RS232 interface converter is to be operated by such systems as Windows 2000, XP,
Server 2003, Vista, Server 2008, Windows 7, Server 2008 R2, Windows 8 (x86 / x64), Windows 10,
representing a virtual COM port.
1.1.5 USB-RS232 Interface Converter is designed for round-the-clock operation.
1.1.6 USB-RS232 Interface Converter is classified as a serviceable and recoverable item.
1.1.7 The design of the USB-RS232 Interface Converter doesn’t provide its operating in aggressive
and dusty environments or in ex-hazardous premises.
1.2 Specifications
No. Parameter Value
1.2.1
Power voltage, V +5 (USB port of a PC)
1.2.2
Consumed current, mA 200 max
1.2.3
Baud Rates, bit/s
110, 300, 1200, 2400, 4800,
9600, 19200, 38400, 57600,
115200
1.2.4
Operating temperature range, °СMinus 30 to +50
1.2.5
Relative humidity, % Up to 95 % at +40°С
1.2.6
RFI caused by the equipment as per GOST R 50009-2000 Not exceed
1.2.7
Weight, gram 11
1.2.8
Overall dimensions, mm 19×67×11 max
1.2.9
Enclosure protection degree IP20
1.2.10
Non-stop operation Round-the-clock
1.2.11
MTBF in the quiescent mode, hours 80,000
1.2.12
Survival probability 0.8758
1.2.13
Expected lifetime, years 10
1.2.14 The interface converter passes the man-made radio disturbance standards prescribed for Class
‘Б’ equipment as per GOST R 51318.22.
1.2.15 As to immunity to man-made radio disturbance, the product meets the requirements for Severity
Level III as per GOST R 50009.
1.3 Scope of Delivery
Item Quantity, pcs.
USB-RS232 Interface Converter 1
Operations Manual 1
Individual package 1
1.4 Design and Operation
The interface converter provides converting USB signals to
RS-232 standard and backward.
Upon connecting the interface converter to a PC and installing the driver, it operates as a virtual COM
port. Parameters of transferring RS-232 data (rate, parity, stop bits) are to be set similarly to relevant
parameters for a hardware COM port of the PC.

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1.5 Measuring Instruments, Tools, and Accessories
While mounting, commissioning, and maintaining the device please use the instruments, tools,
and accessories shown in Table 1.5.1.
Table 1.5.1
Instrument Specifications
Digital multimeter AC/DC voltage up to 500V, AC/DC current up to 5A, resistance up
to 2M Ohm
Cross slot screwdriver 2 x 100 mm
Side-cutting pliers 160 mm
1.6 Marking and Sealing
1.6.1 Every device has a marking placed on the back side of its closure.
1.6.2 The marking contains the device name, its decimal number, factory number, the year and
quarter of production, and conformity marks.
1.7 Packaging
The device coupled with operation documentation is packaged in a separate cardboard box.
2Intended Use
2.1 Operating Restrictions
The design of the interface converter doesn’t provide its operation in aggressive and dusty
environments or in ex-hazardous premises.
2.2 Preparing for Use
2.2.1 Safety Precautions
–The design of the interface converter meets the requirements of electric and fire safety
including emergency operation in accordance with Russian standards GOST 12.2.007.0-75 and
GOST 12.1.004-91;
–There are no potential hazard circuits within the device;
–Do SHUT OFF power from the device before mounting, installing, and maintaining this one;
–Mounting and maintenance of the USB-RS232 shall be carried out by persons with the second
or higher accident prevention level.
2.2.2 Design
The view and overall dimensions of the USB-RS232 interface converter are presented in
Figure 2.1.
Figure 2.1 Overall Dimensions of USB-RS232
2.2.3 Mounting
The interface converter shall be operated at locations protected against atmospheric
precipitations and mechanical damage.
No……………..

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The screw terminal block provides connecting wires with 0.13 to 0.82 mm
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cross section.
Connection lines are to be erected in line with the schematic shown in Figure 2.2.
Figure 2.2 How to Connect USB-RS232 to an S2000M Panel
2.2.4 Connecting to the PC
2.2.4.1 Prior to connecting the interface converter to a PC, you should install its driver (can be
found at the company site http://bolid.ru in the section PRODUCTS on the page of the USB–RS232
interface converter). Unpack CP210x_VCP_Windows.zip and run the driver installation file that
relates to the current operating system bitness: CP210xVCPInstaller_x86.exe for a 32-bit system or
CP210xVCPInstaller_x64.exe for a 64-bit system. The Installer window appearing, click Next:
2.2.4.2 In the next Installer window select the option “I accept this agreement” and click Next:
GND
TxD
DTR
S2000М
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2.2.4.3 The driver being installed, a relevant window appears. Click Finish to complete
installation
2.2.4.4 Connect the interface converter to the PC with RS232 interface bus disconnected from
the interface converter (detach the terminal block). Wait for the message about successful completion
of driver installation and device being ready for operation. Upon installation of the interface converter
driver, the group Ports (COM&LPT) of the Device Manager shall contain the entry “CP2104 USB to
UART Bridge (COM x)” (where x is the number of the virtual COM port).
2.2.4.5 After the necessary connections are carries out, connect the interface converter to the
RS232 interface bus via the removable terminal block.
2.2.5 Testing Operability
Testing operability of the interface converter is conducted as described in Clause 3.4 of this
manual.

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2.2.6 Extreme Situation Actions
3Maintenance
3.1 General
The product is to be maintained according to a planned preventive strategy which provides
annual scheduled maintenance.
3.2 Safety Precautions
The detector should be maintained by personnel qualified for the Accident Prevention Level of
II or higher.
3.3 Maintenance Procedures
Scheduled maintenance works include:
–Visual checking of the interface converter conditions;
–Checking conditions of external installation wires and contact joints;
–Checking operability as per Clause 3.4 of this manual.
3.4 Performance Testing
3.4.1 Testing operation capability of the interface converter as part of an S2000M panel is testing the
panel for stable communications with a personal computer using PProg utility. Put the panel to the
programming mode, and then conduct reading / writing the S2000M configuration.
3.4.2 Indicator’s illuminating means receiving / transmitting signals over the RS-232 interface line.
3.5 Technical Examination
Technical examination is not applicable for this equipment.
3.6 Preservation (Depreservation, Represervation)
Preservation is not applicable for this equipment.
4Repair
4.1 Repair of faulty equipment is to be conducted by the manufacturer or in authorized repair centers.
The equipment shall be sent for repair in line with established procedures.
4.2 An equipment fault resulted from consumer’s not observing rules of mounting and operation is not
a reason for claims and warranty repair.
4.3 Claims shall be submitted to the following address:
NVP BOLID, #4 Pionerskaya Str., Korolyov, Moscow Region, 141070, Russia
Tel./fax: [phone] (PBX), Email: [e-mail].
4.4 In case of any issue related to use of the product, please contact the technical support: +7 (495)
775-71-55 or e-mail: [e-mail].
Warning!
If sparks, fire, smoke, and / or smell of burning are found at the installation site of the
device, the device must be de-energized and sent for repair
WARNING!
Removing the device’s PC board from its housing automatically voids the
manufacturer’s warranty
Attention!
The equipment shall be submitted for repair being assembled and clean and along
with all the parts listed in the documentation.
Claims are accepted only if a reclamation report describing the failure is applied to
the submitted equipment.

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5Storage
5.1 Storage in a transport container is permitted at ambient temperatures -50°Сthrough +50°Сand
relative humidity up to 95% at +35°С.
5.2 Storage in the consumer package is permitted only in heated premises at temperatures +5 through
+40°Сand relative humidity up to 80% at +20°С.
6Transporting
6.1 The devices can be transported in a transport container at ambient temperatures minus 50 through
+50°Сand relative humidity up to 95 % at +35°С.
7Disposal
7.1 The product can be disposed of considering that there are no toxic components in it.
7.2 The content of precious materials: doesn’t require accountability for storage, retirement, and
disposal (Clause 1.2 of GOST 2.608-78).
7.3 The content of non-ferrous metals: does not require accountability for retirement and further
disposal.
8Manufacturer Warranty
8.1 The manufacturer guaranties the product meets with technical requirements stated in the manuals
if the user follows the instructions for transportation, storage, installation, and usage.
8.2 The warranty period is 18 months since putting the product into operation but no more than
24 months from the manufacturer’s date of production.
9Certification Information
9.1 The USB-RS232 interface converter meets the requirements of the Technical Regulations
TR CU 020/2011 and is covered by Conformity Certificate RU С-RU.МЕ61.В.01641.
9.2 The USB-RS232 interface converter is covered by the certificates of conformity of transport safety
technical arrangements with requirements for their functional properties No. МВД РФ.03.000036,
No. МВД РФ.03.000037.
9.3 The USB-RS232 interface converter is comprised in Rupor Voice Alarm System, which meets the
requirements for functional properties of public notification technical means and is covered by the
conformity certificate No.С-RU.08ГО.В.00001.
9.4 The production of USB-RS232 is awarded with Conformity Certificate GOST R ISO 9001. The
Certificate is available on the website https://bolid.ru in the section ABOUT.