LineEye SI-35USB User manual

[3000V High-voltage Resistant Isolation Type]
Interface Converter
USB⇔Serial Conversion Model
Instruction Manual
SI-35USB
SI-20USB
SI-55USB
The latest instruction manual is in the attached CD as PDF format.
(2st Edition)

Thank you for your purchase of SI series. To use it correctly, you
are advised to read and understand this instruction manual
thoroughly. Keep this together with the warranty.
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without notice.
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you have any questions, feel free to direct your inquiries to LINEEYE.
LINEEYE makes no warranty or guarantee, either expressed or implied with respect to
its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. LINEEYE
shall not be liable for direct, in-direct, special, incidental, or consequential damages
resulting from any defect in the product. The warranty and remedies set forth above are
exclusive and in lieu of all others.
Introduction
Copyright © 2006-2015 LINEEYE CO., LTD. All right reserved.

Be sure to read the following.
LINEEYE has developed and manufactured this product for purpose of using with electrical devices
such as a computer, a personal device, a measurement device, semiconductor manufacturing equipment,
a vending machine, a sequencer, display equipment and so on. LINEEYE does not manufacture this
product under the purpose of using with equipment which may cause malfunction to do harm to the
human body: control equipment for nuclear, aircraft equipment, life maintenance equipment, traffic
signals, etc. Therefore, LINEEYE makes no guarantee with the mentioned-above use. If you use this
product for the purposes mentioned above, please contact LINEEYE considering safety like Fail Safe
under your responsibilities.
Danger Level
Warning
Should the device be used without following these symbols, there is a possibility
of accidents, such as a death or a serious injury, occurring.
Caution
Should the device be used without following these symbols, there is a possibility
of accidents, such as an injury and material damage, occurring.
* “Injury” indicates injury, burn, an electric shock, or the like which does not require hospitalization or the extended
hospital visit. “Material damage” indicates damage related to a house, a building, furniture, apparatus, livestock or a
pet.
Safety Information

Do not disassemble or modify the converter .
This may cause overheating, a fire, an electric shock, injury or unit malfunction.
Stop using the converter immediately when smoke, smells, or unusual sound emanates from itself.
Continuous use may cause a burn, fire, or electric shock.
Keep the products dry. Keep them away from water.
Failure to do so may cause overheating, an electric shock, or unit malfunction.
Do not insert the metal scrap or the rubbish such as lead wires into the opening.
Doing so may cause overheating, an electric shock, or unit malfunction.
Never touch the converter and AC adapter with wet hands.
Doing so may cause an electric shock.
Never use the converter in the place where an inflammable gas leaks.
Doing so may cause ignition.
Do not conduct the installation or wiring work when power is applied.
Doing so may cause an electric shock or unit malfunction.
Do not use the damaged cables.
Doing so may cause fire by overheating.
Do not install the converter in the unstable or vibrating place.
Doing so may cause unit malfunction or injury.
Do not install the converter in any temperature and humid places, or any places
which has the extreme temperature change.
Doing so may cause unit malfunction.
Do not install the converter in any places exposed to direct sunlight.
Doing so may cause a burn or unit malfunction by overheating.
Be sure not to short-circuit the pins on the connector.
Doing so may cause unit malfunction or injury.
Warning
Caution

 Contents 
Chapter1 Before Using The Product.............................................................................................................................. 1
1-1. Overview ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1
1-2. Specifications .............................................................................................................................................................. 2
1-3. Unpacking and Product Composition ........................................................................................................................ 2
1-4. CD-ROM Included ...................................................................................................................................................... 2
1-5. Mounting Arrangement.............................................................................................................................................. 2
Chapter2 Driver Installation and Usage....................................................................................................................... 3
2-1. Driver Installation for Windows XP .......................................................................................................................... 3
2-2. Driver Installation for Windows Vista, 7/8................................................................................................................ 8
2-3. The Way to Confirm the Installed Driver............................................................................................................... .11
2-4. Usage of Virtual COM Port Driver………………………………………………………………………………………….. 11
Chapter3 SI-35USB Usage........................................................................................................................................... 12
3-1. Overview and Features............................................................................................................................................. 12
3-2. Panel Explanation .................................................................................................................................................... 13
3-3. Hardware Setup........................................................................................................................................................ 14
3-4. Cable Connection ...................................................................................................................................................... 16
Chapter4 SI-20USB Usage...............................................................................................................................................
This model is for use in Japanese. Please refer to the Japanese Manual.
Chapter5 SI-55USB Usage...............................................................................................................................................
This model is for use in Japanese. Please refer to the Japanese Manual.
Chapter6 Warranty and After-Sales Service ............................................................................................................... 18
6-1. Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................................ 18
6-2. Loop-back Test by Communication Software .......................................................................................................... 18
6-3. Warranty and Repair................................................................................................................................................ 21
6-4. After-Sales Service.................................................................................................................................................... 22

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Chapter1 BeforeUsingtheProduct
1-1.Overview
This unit is an interface converter that converts PC’s USB port to an RS-232C, RS-422, or RS-485 port. A
photo coupler and an isolation transformer electrically isolate the USB port from the conversion port,
which is ideal for FA equipment and medical equipment that require high safety and reliability. It is able to
access the USB port as a COM port using the application software by virtual COM port driver.
1-2.Specification
*1: Single wire: 0.2-2.5 mm2. Stranded wire: 0.2-1.5 mm2, AWG24 to 14. Refer to [3-4 Cable Connection]
for more details.
*2: Speed is established in application software. Certain speed beyond 1.2Mbps cannot be established.
(SI-35USB/SI-20USB)
*3: SI-35USB can control the transmission timing by using the line monitor function (refer to [3-1])
*4: Supports 32bit/64bit Windows 8/7. Cannot help any problems occurred on Windows ME/98SE/98.
S
p
ecifications
SI-35USB SI-20USB SI-55USB
Conversion USB⇔RS-422/485 USB⇔RS-422 USB⇔RS-232C
USB Interface RS-422/485
5 pole terminal block (5.08mm
press-to-screw pitch type*1) Rated
torque/ Screw size: 0.25Nm/M3
RS-422
DSUB 9pin (male)
Screw #4-40UNC
RS-232C
DSUB 9pin (male)
Screw #4-40UNC
Built-in terminater ON/OFF.
Line monitor, Auto driver control.
Built-in Terminater
SD, RD, RTS, CTS
conversion
DTE
(Equivalent to PC com port)
Asynch Type
Baud Rate 300 to 1Mbps *2
Data Frame
Flow Control
Surge Protection
Isolation Protection
System
Requirements
LED
Power USB Bus power, DC5V±10%,
Max. 250mA USB Bus power, DC5V±10%, Max. 230mA USB Bus power, DC5V±10%, Max. 270mA
Temperature
Humidity
Dimension
& Weight 65(W)×90(D)×22(H)mm Approx. 200g
Mounting Method
Composition
PC: PC/AT compatible with USB port (DOS/V PC)
OS: Microsoft Windows 8/7/Vista/XP/ME/87SE/98 *4
USB1.1/2.0, full speed transmission B connector
Data bits[7or8] + Parity[Even/Odd/none] + Stop bits[1/2]
300 to 3Mbps*2
Asynch
Using M3 screw hole in the bottom face, installation to a DIN rail (SI-DIN70 is required.)
USB cable (1.8m), Utility CD, Instruction manual, Warranty.
Serial Interface
Transmission: TXD, Reception: RXD, Power: PWR
In operation: -10 to 55°C, In storage: -20 to 75°C
In operation: 10 to 90%RH, In storage: 10 to 90%RH (No condensation)
65(W)×95(D)×22(H)mm
Approx. 200g
Xon/off, RTS/CTS*3 (supported by COM port emulator)
15KV ESD
3000Vdc

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1-3.UnpackingandProductComposition
Make sure of the following when unpacking the product:
Converter : 1
USB cable : 1
Utility CD-ROM : 1
Instruction Manual : 1
Warranty : 1
Please let your LINEEYE distributor or LINEEYE know if you find any damage to the product caused by
transportation, or if there are accessories lacking.
1-4.CD-ROMIncluded
This CD-ROM includes the document file such as the instruction manual, and driver for Windows to
connect it to the PC, and software for communication loop-back test. There are two folders for Windows
driver for your appropriate OS.
Folder name Supported OS
/siusb_drivers/NT Windows 8/7/Vista/XP
/siusb_drivers/98ME Windows ME/98SE/98
1-5.MountingArrangement
Place this unit in the flat and stable place. To mount it onto the other device, use the M3 screw holes in the
bottom face. To mount it on a DIN rail (SI-DIN70 is required), use the M3 screw holes and tight it together
with DIN rail mounting plate (SI-DIN70).
Notice: Use the screws that can be inserted less than 6mm from the surface line.
If it is inserted deeper, it may damage the circuit.

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Chapter2 DriverInstallationandUsage
When connecting this converter to a USB port of the PC for the first time, an installation of the driver is
necessary for the USB port. In this installation process, you need to install two drivers (USB driver for the
converter and COM port driver).
(This instruction is for Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows7/8. If you install the drivers into other
OS, install the drivers from attached CD, following the instructions of installation-wizard. Captured
images of this instruction are for SI-35USB, however, the procedure is same for SI-20USB and SI-55USB.)
If your PC has several USB ports, it is recommend using the specific USB port. Because driver installation
is necessary for each USB port to which you connect this converter for the first time.
2-1.DriverInstallationforWindowsXP
1. Insert the attached CD-ROM into the CD-ROM Drive of PC.
2. Connect this converter with the USB port of the PC.
When the following message appears, select "No, not this time", and then click “Next” button.

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3. When the following message appears, select "Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)", and then
click “Next” button.
4. When the following message appears, select "Search for the best driver in these locations" and “Search
removable media (floppy, CD-ROM…)”, and then click “Next” button.

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5. When the following message appears, click “Continue Anyway” button.
6. The following message appears and the install of the first driver has completed.