Moxa Technologies UPort 1250I User manual

UPort 1200/1400/1600 Series
User’s Manual
Edition 7.2, March 2018
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UPort 1200/1400/1600 Series
User’s Manual
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction...................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Overview ...........................................................................................................................................1-2
ADDCTM (Automatic Data Direction Control) for RS-485 ...........................................................................1-2
ARDC (Automatic Recovery Data Communication) ..................................................................................1-2
Ordering Information ..........................................................................................................................1-2
Product Features ................................................................................................................................1-3
Product Specifications .........................................................................................................................1-4
Panel Layout ......................................................................................................................................1-6
UPort 1250 .................................................................................................................................1-6
UPort 1250I................................................................................................................................1-6
UPort 1410/1450/1450I ...............................................................................................................1-6
UPort 1610-8/1650-8...................................................................................................................1-6
UPort 1610-16/1650-16 ...............................................................................................................1-7
Dimensions........................................................................................................................................1-7
UPort 1250 .................................................................................................................................1-7
UPort 1250I................................................................................................................................1-7
UPort 1410/1450/1450I ...............................................................................................................1-8
UPort 1610-8/1650-8...................................................................................................................1-8
UPort 1610-16/1650-16 ...............................................................................................................1-9
2. Driver Installation............................................................................................................................. 2-1
UPort’s USB Usage Limitation ...............................................................................................................2-2
Installing the Windows Driver...............................................................................................................2-2
Hardware Description...................................................................................................................2-4
Connecting the Hardware .............................................................................................................2-4
Installing the Driver for the Converter............................................................................................2-7
Installing the Driver for the Ports ..................................................................................................2-9
Configuring the Ports ................................................................................................................. 2-12
Uninstalling the UPort ................................................................................................................ 2-20
Uninstalling the Driver ............................................................................................................... 2-21
Installing the Windows CE Driver ........................................................................................................ 2-22
Installation with an installation package for Win CE 6.0.................................................................. 2-23
Installation with an installation package for Win CE 5.0.................................................................. 2-30
Removing the Moxa Win CE 5.0/ CE6.0 Driver............................................................................... 2-32
Installation with a CAB File ......................................................................................................... 2-33
Removing the Moxa Win CE 5.0/ CE6.0 Driver............................................................................... 2-34
Installing the Linux Driver.................................................................................................................. 2-35
Linux Kernel 2.6.x and 3.x.......................................................................................................... 2-35
Driver Files............................................................................................................................... 2-35
Module Driver Configuration ....................................................................................................... 2-36
Setting the Serial Parameters ..................................................................................................... 2-37
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 2-37
3. Serial Port Pin Assignments .............................................................................................................. 3-1
DB9 Male RS-232 Port.........................................................................................................................3-1
DB9 Male RS-232/422/485 Port............................................................................................................3-1
Mini DB9F-to-TB* for RS-422/485 wiring ...............................................................................................3-1

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1. Introduction
The Moxa UPort 1200/1400/1600 are advanced USB-to-serial converters that add 2, 4, 8, or 16 serial ports to
a PC through the PC’s USB port. The UPort 1200/1400/1600 are compatible with both new and legacy RS-232
or RS-422/485 devices. These plug-and-play USB-to-serial converters are ideal for mobile, instrumentation,
and point-of sale applications.
In this manual, we refer to the products in the series collectively as the UPort 1200/1400/1600 Series, or
simply as the UPort. The UPort 1200/1400/1600 Series includes the following 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 w/ isolation protection
UPort 1410 4-port RS-232 USB-to-serial converter
UPort 1450 4-port RS-232/422/485 USB-to-serial converter
UPort 1450I 4-port RS-232/422/485 USB-to-serial converter w/ isolation protection
UPort 1610-8 8-port RS-232 USB-to-serial converter
UPort 1650-8 8-port RS-232/422/485 USB-to-serial converter
UPort 1610-16 16-port RS-232 USB-to-serial converter
UPort 1650-16 16-port RS-232/422/485 USB-to-serial converter
The following topics are covered in this chapter:

Overview

ADDCTM (Automatic Data Direction Control) for RS-485

ARDC (Automatic Recovery Data Communication)

Ordering Information

Product Features

Product Specifications

Panel Layout
UPort 1250
UPort 1250I
UPort 1410/1450/1450I
UPort 1610-8/1650-8
UPort 1610-16/1650-16

Dimensions
UPort 1250
UPort 1250I
UPort 1410/1450/1450I
UPort 1610-8/1650-8
UPort 1610-16/1650-16

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Overview
UPort 1200/1400/1600 Series products are easy to install and use. After installing the drivers on your PC,
connect the UPort to your computer, plug in your serial devices, and you’re ready to go. Programming is NOT
required, and you do not need to worry about IRQs, configuring a board, power requirements, or connection
schemes.
UPort 1200/1400/1600 Series products are compliant with USB 1.1, and 2.0 specifications, and meet the 480
Mbps high-speed requirement of Hi-Speed USB 2.0. Using your computer’s USB ports to connect serial devices
reduces the total cost of ownership, investment in hardware, and long term management and integration costs.
The UPort 1400 series converters support both bus power and external power. The UPort 1250I, UPort 1600-8,
and UPort 1600-16 converters support external power only. When using bus power, the UPort will get 500 mA
through the laptop’s or workstation’s USB port. When an external power adapter or power cord is used, the
UPort will only get 100 mA through the laptop or workstation’s USB port.
ADDCTM (Automatic Data Direction Control) for
RS-485
ADDC™ (Automatic Data Direction Control) makes it easier to manage 2-wire RS-485 half-duplex connections,
eliminating the need for software interference. This means that it is not necessary to write extra code for
Windows applications to control the half-duplex protocol. ADDC™ intelligence is built into the UPort
1200/1400/1600 USB-to-serial converters that support the RS-485 serial interface.
ARDC (Automatic Recovery Data
Communication)
ARDC (Automatic Recovery Data Communication) makes it easier to auto recover data transmissions even if
the cable gets unplugged accidentally. This means the user does not need to worry about reconfiguring
complex settings to ensure smooth data transmissions. If the USB cable is accidentally unplugged, simply plug
it back into the same port and the converter will automatically reconnect with the host and continue to transfer
data. This feature not only reduces reconfiguration time, but also the probability of data loss.
Ordering Information
Package Checklist
Moxa’s UPort 1200/1400/1600 products are shipped with the following items:
•1 UPort 1200/1400/1600 USB-to-serial converter
•USB cable: CBL-USBA/B-100
•100 to 240 VAC power adapter
•1 power cord suitable for your region
•1 serial adapter: mini DB9F-to-TB (for RS-232/422/485 model only)
•WK-44-01: 19” rackmount L brackets (2 L-shaped plates with 8 screws; for UPort 1600-16 series)
•Documentation and software CD
•Quick installation guide (printed)
•Warranty card

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Optional Accessories (can be purchased separately)
Cables
•CBL-USBA/B-100: USB Type A to USB Type B cable, 100 cm
•CBL-F9M9-150: DB9 female to DB9 male serial cable, 150 cm
•CBL-F9M9-20: DB9 female to DB9 males serial cable, 20 cm
•CBL-RJ45SF9-150: RJ45 to DB9 female shielded serial cable, 150 cm
•ADP-RJ458P-DB9: DB9 female to RJ45 connector
Connectors
•Mini DB9F-to-TB: DB9 female to terminal block connector
•ADP-RJ458P-DB9F-ABC01: DB9 female to RJ45 connector
Mounting Kits
•DK35A: 35-mm DIN-rail mounting clips; 2 DIN-rail plates with 4 screws
For the UPort 1200
DK-UP1200: DIN-rail/wall- mounting kit that includes 2 wall-mounting plates with 6 screws (WK-35-02),
and 2 DIN-rail plates with 4 screws (DK35A)
For the UPort 1400/1600-8
DK-UP1400: DIN-rail/wall- mounting kit that includes 2 wall-mounting plates with 6 screws (WK-35-01),
and 2 DIN-rail plates with 4 screws (DK35A)
For the UPort 1600-16
WK-44-01: 19" rackmount L brackets; 2 L-shaped plates with 8 screws
Model name
DK-UP1200
DK-UP1200
WK-44-01
NOTE: Please notify your sales representative if any of the above items is missing or damaged.
Product Features
UPort 1200/1400/1600 Series products have the following features:
•Hi-Speed USB 2.0 supported (up to 480 Mbps)
•Additional I/O or IRQ not required
•Serial transmission speed up to 921.6 Kbps
•128-byte FIFO and on-chip H/W, S/W flow control

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•Windows 2000, Windows XP/2003/ Vista/2008/7/8/8.1 (x86/x64), Windows 2012 (x64), Win CE5.0/CE6.0,
Linux Kernel 2.6.x and 3.x
•Both bus power and external power supported (UPort 1410/1450)
•Suitable for 4-wire RS-422/485 and 2-wire RS-485 applications
•Easy maintenance with LED display
•IP30, rugged metal case
•COM port assignments maintained across different PCs
•Mini DB9 female to terminal block attachment for easy wiring
•Wall-mount and DIN-rail accessories available
Product Specifications
USB
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:
UPort 1200: 2
UPort
1400: 4
UPort 1600
-8: 8
UPort 1600
-16: 16
Serial Standards:
UPort 1410/1610: RS
-232
UPort 1250/1250I/1450/1450I/1650: RS
-232/422/485
Connectors:
DB9 male
Serial Line Protection
Optical Isolation Protection:
2 KV (UPort 1250I/1450I only)
Performance
Baudrate:
50 bps to 921.6 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
Windows
Real COM Drivers
Linux Real TTY Drivers
Note: Please refer to Moxa’s website for the latest driver support information.
Physical Characteristics
Housing:
SECC sheet metal (1 mm), IP30 protection

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Weight:

UPort 1200:
Product only: 180 g (0.40 lb)
Packaged: 680 g (1.5 lb)

UPort 1400:
Product only: 720 g (1.59 lb)
Packaged: 1345 g (2.96 lb)

UPort 1600-8:
Product only: 835 g (1.84 lb)
Packaged: 1435 g (3.16 lb)

UPort 1600-16:
Product only: 2475 g (5.45 lb)
Packaged: 3485 g (7.68 lb)
Dimensions:

UPort 1200: 77 x 26 x 111 mm (3.03 x 1.02 x 4.37 in)

UPort 1400: 204 x 30 x 125 mm (8.03 x 1.18 x 4.92 in)

UPort 1600-8: 204 x 44 x 125 mm (8.03 x 1.73 x 4.92 in)

UPort 1600-16: 440 x 45.5 x 198.1 mm (17.32 x 1.79 x 7.80 in)
Environmental Limits
Operating Temperature:
0 to 55°C (32 to 131°F)
Operating Humidity:
5 to 95% RH
Storage Temperature: -20 to 75°C (-4 to 167°F)
Regulatory Approvals:
EN55032 Class A, EN55024, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, EN61000-4-2,
EN61000
-4-3, EN61000-4-4, EN61000-4-5, EN61000-4-6, EN61000-4-8, EN61000-4-
11 FCC Part 15 Class A,
UL, CUL, TÜV
Power Requirements
Power Consumption:

Bus power:
UPort 1250: 360 mA @ 5 VDC
UPort 1410: 180 mA @ 5 VDC

12 to 48 VDC external power:
UPort 1250I: 200 mA @ 12 VDC
UPort 1410: 180 mA @ 12 VDC
UPort 1450: 260 mA @ 12 VDC
UPort 1450I: 360 mA @ 12 VDC
UPort 1610-8: 230 mA @ 12 VDC
UPort 1650-8: 340 mA @ 12 VDC
UPort 1610-16: 130 mA @ 100 VAC
UPort 1650-16: 150 mA @ 100 VAC
Warranty
Warranty Period:
5 years
Details:
See www.moxa.com/warranty

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Panel Layout
UPort 1250
UPort 1250I
UPort 1410/1450/1450I
UPort 1610-8/1650-8

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UPort 1610-16/1650-16
Dimensions
UPort 1250
UPort 1250I

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UPort 1410/1450/1450I
UPort 1610-8/1650-8

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UPort 1610-16/1650-16

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2. Driver Installation
In this chapter, we use Windows XP to illustrate how to install the UPort 1200/1400/1600 USB-to-serial
converters. The procedures for other Windows platforms are essentially the same.
We recommend installing the UPort driver first, before connecting the UPort to your computer’s USB port.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:

UPort’s USB Usage Limitation

Installing the Windows Driver
Hardware Description
Connecting the Hardware
Installing the Driver for the Converter
Installing the Driver for the Ports
Configuring the Ports
Uninstalling the UPort
Uninstalling the Driver

Installing the Windows CE Driver
Installation with an installation package for Win CE 6.0
Installation with an installation package for Win CE 5.0
Removing the Moxa Win CE 5.0/ CE6.0 Driver
Installation with a CAB File
Removing the Moxa Win CE 5.0/ CE6.0 Driver

Installing the Linux Driver
Linux Kernel 2.6.x and 3.x
Driver Files
Module Driver Configuration
Setting the Serial Parameters
Troubleshooting

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UPort’s USB Usage Limitation
1. A maximum of 4 UPort converters can be connected to one PC host. Connecting more than 4 UPort
converters will strain system resources and potentially destabilize the computer.
2. We recommend connecting the UPort directly to your PC’s USB port.
3. Although your UPort supports USB 1.1, we recommend using a USB 2.0 host controller or hub for the best
and most stable performance.
Installing the Windows Driver
1. Run the Setup Wizard located on the UPort 1200/1400/1600 Series Document and Software CD-ROM. Click
Next to start installing the driver.
2. Click Next to install the driver in the indicated folder.

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3. Click Next to create the program’s shortcuts in the indicated folder.
4. Click Install to proceed with installation.

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5. Click Finish to complete the driver installation.
Hardware Description
We recommend installing the driver before connecting the UPort to your PC. Some UPort models require an
external power adapter or cord, and other models support both external and bus power.
UPort 1250 UPort 1250I UPort 1400 UPort 1600-8 UPort 1600-16
Bus Power – – –
External Power
(adapter) – –
External Power
(cord) – – – – 
If you want to use bus power with the UPort 1410/1450, set the DIP switch to bus when you connect the USB
cable between the host PC and the UPort 1410/1450. The UPort 1450I requires external power.
Using an External Power Source
The UPort 1250I, UPort 1450/1450I, and UPort 1600-8 come with a power adapter for connecting to an
external AC power source. UPort 1410 users can purchase a power adapter separately. The UPort 1600-16
comes with a power cord as a standard accessory. If the power is properly supplied, the Active LED will glow a
solid green.
Buzzer (UPort 1400 and 1600 only)
The UPort 1400 and UPort 1600 will sound the built-in buzzer twice when the power is turned on. You will also
hear the buzzer when using the Locate function from the driver property page of the UPort utility.
Connecting the Hardware
Please install the driver before connecting the UPort series to your PC's USB port. See the previous section for
details.

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Connecting to a Serial Device
Use the proper serial cables to connect your serial devices to the UPort’s serial ports, which support the RS-232
and/or RS-422/485 interface. The UPort’s serial ports use DB9 male connector with standard pin assignment.
Please see Chapter 3 for detail pin assignment.
LED Indicators
UPort 1250/1250I
There are five LEDs per port for indicating the status of the ports. The LEDs are listed under P1 and P2.
LED Name LED Color LED Function
Active Red Power is on
Off Power is off, or power error condition exists
RS-232 Red Port is configured for RS-232 operation
RS-422 Red Port is configured for RS-422 operation
4W RS-485 Red Port is configured for 4-wire RS-485 operation
2W RS-485 Red Port is configured for 2-wire RS-485 operation
TxD/RxD
Orange Port is receiving data from attached device
Green Port is transmitting data to attached device
Off No data is being transmitted or received
UPort 1400/1600
There are five LEDs per port for indicating the status of the ports. The LEDs are listed under P1, P2, P3, etc.
LED Name LED Color LED Function
Active Red Power is on; when the firmware is ready, the LED will turn green
If the device’s LED remains red, it means the firmware is not ready, and
the device cannot work properly
Green The device is ready
Flashing green The device is located by the Locate function on the host
Off Power is off, or power error condition exists
Tx/Rx Orange Port is receiving data from attached device
Green Port is transmitting data to attached device
Off No data is being transmitted or received
Adjustable Pull High/low Resistors for the RS-485 Port
The UPort uses DIP switches to set the pull high/low resistor values for each serial port.
To set the pull high/low resistors to 150 KΩ, make sure both of the assigned DIP switches are in the OFF
position.
To set the pull high/low resistors to 1 KΩ, make sure both of the assigned DIP switches are in the ON
position. This is the default setting.
SW 1 2
Pull High Pull Low
ON 1 KΩ 1 KΩ
OFF 150 KΩ 150 KΩ

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UPort 1200 DIP Switches
UPort 1400 DIP Switches
UPort 1600-8 DIP Switches
UPort 1600-16 DIP Switches

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Installing the Driver for the Converter
NOTE
The operating system will automatically detect the
UPort when you plug it into one of your computer’s USB
ports. If you have installed the latest UPort driver, the UPort and the UPort’s serial port will be installed
automatically. If the UPort and the serial ports are not installed automatically, follow th
e instructions below.
Case 1: The UPort Driver is Certified
If the UPort driver that you installed has been certified by Microsoft, the UPort and the UPort’s serial ports will
be installed automatically when you plug the UPort into your computer’s USB port.
Case 2: The UPort Driver is NOT Certified
If the UPort driver that you installed has not been certified by Microsoft, then plugging the driver into your
computer’s USB port will activate the UPort installation program. The first part of the installation procedure
installs the software for the UPort itself (the second part of the procedure installs the serial ports).
1. After connecting the USB cable from the UPort to the host PC, Windows XP will automatically detect the new
UPort, and the Found New Hardware balloon will open in the bottom right corner of the Windows desktop.
2. Select No, not at this time. Click Next to start the installation.

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3. Select Install the software automatically (Recommended), and then click Next to continue.
4. Wait while the installation wizard searches for the correct drivers. The next window that opens cautions you
that although this software has not passed Windows logo testing, this driver has already been tested and
shown that it can support the Windows operating system. Click Continue Anyway to proceed.