Moxa Technologies UPort 1400-G2 Series User manual

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UPort™ 1400/1600-G2 Series
Quick Installation Guide
Version 1.0, October 2023
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Overview
Moxa’s USB-to-serial products provide a wide range of easy-to-use
solutions for adding Windows COM ports, macOS, and Linux tty ports
through the USB port of a computer. The UPort 1400/1600-G2 Series
comprises the following models:
4-port Models
UPort 1410-G2 RS-232 USB-to-serial converter 0 to 60°C
(32 to 140°F)
UPort 1450-G2
RS-232/422/485 USB-to-serial
converter
0 to 60°C
(32 to 140°F)
UPort 1450-G2-T
RS-232/422/485 USB-to-serial
converter
-40 to 75°C
(-40 to 167°F)
UPort 1450I-G2 RS-232/422/485 USB-to-serial
converter with isolation protection
0 to 60°C
(32 to 140°F)
UPort 1450I-G2-T
RS-232/422/485 USB-to-serial
converter with isolation protection
-40 to 75°C
(-40 to 167°F)
8-port Models
UPort 1610-8-G2
RS-232 USB-to-serial converter
0 to 60°C
(32 to 140°F)
UPort 1650-8-G2
RS-232/422/485 USB-to-serial
converter
0 to 60°C
(32 to 140°F)
UPort 1650-8-G2-T RS-232/422/485 USB-to-serial
converter
-40 to 75°C
(-40 to 167°F)
UPort 1650I-8-G2
RS-232/422/485 USB-to-serial
converter with isolation
protection
0 to 60°C
(32 to 140°F)
UPort 1650I-8-G2-T RS-232/422/485 USB-to-serial
converter with isolation
protection
-40 to 75°C
(-40 to 167°F)
UPort 1650-8-G2-
Hub
RS-232/422/485 USB-to-serial
converter, with 3 downstream
USB type-A connectors
0 to 60°C
(32 to 140°F)
WARNING
1.
This unit is not intended for consumer use. It will only be
shipped to manufacturers or factories.
2.
The DC source should come from a class external adapter
or a 12 to 48 VDC safety extra-low voltage (SELV) limited
power source (LPS) using a transfer device.
3.
This unit should be installed or set up by a qualified service
person.
Package Checklist
After opening the box, verify that the package contains the following
items:
•1 UPort 1400/1600-G2 USB-to-serial converter
•1 USB cable with latch:

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CBL-USB3-BA-G-120 for all models except for the UPort
1650-8-G2-Hub, 1.2 m, with hook and screw
CBL-USB3-BA-G-028 for the UPort 1650-8-G2-Hub, 28 cm,
with hook and screw
•100 to 240 VAC power adapter (only included for UPort 1650I-8-G2
and UPort 1650-8-G2-Hub models)
•Quick installation guide (printed)
•Warranty card (printed)
NOTE
Notify your sales representative if any of the above items
are
missing or damaged.
Accessories
Power Adapters
•PWR-12050-USJP-S1 (for all models except UPort 1650-8-G2-Hub)
•PWR-12300-WP-S2 (for UPort 1650-8-G2-Hub)
•PWR-12150-*-SA-T (for all -SA-T models; *: EU/USJP/CN/UK/AU)
WARNING
This product is intended to be supplied by an approved external
power source (UL listed/IEC 60950
-1/IEC 62368-1) which
output complies with ES1/SELV, PS2/LPS, output rating 12 to
48 VDC, 2.25 A minimum (by DC jack) or 5 VDC, 0.61 A
minimum (by USB port), ambient temperature 75°C minimum.
If further information or help is needed, please contact your
Moxa representative. If
a Class I power source is used, the
power cord should be connected to a socket outlet with an
earthing connection.
Cables
•CBL-USB3-BA-G-120: USB 3.2 Gen 1 cable with latch 1.2 M
•CBL-USB3-BA-G-028: USB 3.2 Gen 1 cable with latch 0.28 M
•CBL-USB3-BA-B-120: Standard USB 3.2 Gen 1 cable 1.2 M
DIN-rail Kits:
•DK-UP1400-G2 (for UPort 1400-G2 models)
•DK-UP1600-G2 (for UPort 1600-G2 models)
Wall-mounting Kits:
WK-UP400A-BOT-BK: Wall mounting for 4/8-port models
Rack-mounting Kits:
•RK-UP1600-G2: 1U tray Rack-mounting Kit
Adapters:
•LB-DB9F-G-01: Serial Loopback adapter
•ADP-RJ458P-DB9F: DB9F-to-RJ45 adapter
•Mini DB9F-to-TB: DB9F-to-TB adapter
Hardware Introduction
An example of the UPort 1650-8-G2-Hub front and back panel:

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Front View
Back View
USB Cable Usage Guide
The new Moxa latch USB cable
comes with a latch on each side of
the Type
-A connector and a screw
on the Type
-B connector.
Plugging in the USB Cable Using Type A Connector
To plug in the USB cable to the host computer and secure it, do the
following:
Step 1: Press both latches on the
connector
.
Step 2: Plug the connector into the
USB slot
.

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Removing the USB Cable
Step 1:
Press both latches on the
USB cable connector
hard
so that
they are pushed to the
maximum.
Step 2:
Unplug and pull out the
cable 90 degree
s horizontal to the
USB socket.
ATTENTION
Be c
autious when plugging in or out the latch connector.
1.
When the cable is plugged into a host computer or pulled
out every time, always press both latches. Then, plug the
connector into the receptacle on your computer or vice
versa.
2.
If the type A connector doesn’t come off smoothly, DO
NOT pull the cable out by force as it will deform the hook
on the connector, and you
may not be able to use the cable
again. Try again by pushing the latch hard and shake the
connector left to right gently.
NOTE
The latch cable is designed to lock to
most of the computer
USB sockets
; however, there may be some sockets that are
designed with
a slight marginal difference, which may cause
the latch not to lock to your computer USB sockets perfectly.
Plugging in a USB Cable to the Host Computer Using Type B
Connector
The screw on the side of type B connector is for fixing the cable firmly
to the UPort. Please remember to swivel the bolt after plugging in and
before pulling out the connector.
Step 1: Plug in type B connector.
Step 2: Swivel the bolt about five rounds.

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Pulling out a USB cable from the host computer
Step 1: Swivel the bolt about five rounds until it is loose.
Step 2: Pulling out type B connector.
LED Indicators
The LED indicators on the front panel are used to display the status as
follows:
Function
Color
Definition
Ready
Red
Power is on and the system is not yet ready
Green
System is up and ready
Green blinks
Locate in action
Off
Unit is not powered or out of operation
TX
Green blinks
Transmitting data
Off
No data is being transmitted, or the serial
device is not connected or out of operation
RX
Orange blinks
Receiving data
Off No data is being received, or the serial
device is not connected or out of operation
Serial Port Pin Assignments
The serial ports on the UPort 1400/1600-G2 have DB9 male connectors.
Refer to the following table below for the RS-232 and RS-422/485 pin
assignments.
Serial Port
(Male DB9)
Pin RS-232
RS-422/
RS-485-4W
RS-485-2W
1
DCD
TxD-(A)
–
2
RXD
TxD+(B)
–
3
TXD
RxD+(B)
Data+(B)
4
DTR
RxD-(A)
Data-(A)
5
GND
GND
GND
6
DSR
–
–
7
RTS
–
–
8
CTS
–
–
9
–
–
–
NOTE
For the UPort with DB9 male serial ports, you may refer to the
Serial Port Pin Assignments
section to loop back pin 2 and pin 3
for the RS
-232 interface to carry out a self-test on the device.
You may refer to
Communication Testing in the Software
Installation
sections in this document for how to use the
loopback connector in the box to perform the communication
test.

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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 SW 1
and SW 2 switches are in the OFF position. This is the default setting.
To set the pull high/low resistors to 1 KΩ, make sure both SW 1
and SW 2 switches are in the ON position.
To set the termination on, SW 3 should be set to the ON position.
Switch
1
2
3
4
Pull High
Pull Low
Termination
–
ON
1 KΩ
1 KΩ
120 Ω
–
OFF
150 KΩ
150 KΩ
–
–
ATTENTION
Do not use the 1
-kΩ setting on the UPorts when using an RS-
232 interface. Doing so will degrade the
RS-232 signals and
shorten the maximum allowed communication distance.
UPort 1400-G2 DIP Switches Location
UPort 1600-G2 DIP Switches Location

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Software Installation
To install the UPort driver, please follow the installation procedure
described in the Mounting the UPort 1400/1600-G2 section. UPort
converters can be connected to any upstream type A USB port that is
on the PC host or an upstream hub. UPort converters are hot-
pluggable, and therefore there is no need to power down your
computer prior to installation.
When the UPort is successfully installed, use the operating system’s
device manager to check and/or change the port settings. In Windows,
the new COM port will be listed under Ports (COM & LPT).
Installing the Windows Driver
Download and run the Setup program from the UPort’s product
page and follow the installation steps.
A few things to note:
1. We recommend also installing companion utilities for future use.
For an introduction of the utility, refer to the User Manual.
2. After the driver is successfully installed, connect the UPort to your
computer. Then, click Scan to review the installation results and
confirm that the UPort is connected to your computer.

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3. Check Launch Windows Driver Manager to configure the UPort
after the setup is completed.
4. If you have installed ViewCOM, you can mouse over the
ViewCOM icon in the system tray to see COM port information.
The right-click context menu has the shortcut to Windows
Device Manager and Auto Startup utilities if needed.
For configuration details, check COM Port Configuration section in the
User Manual.
Installing the Linux Driver
Run the following commands from the Linux prompt:
# CD /moxa
# tar xvfz moxa-uport-1200-1400-1600-series-linux-kernel-
[kernel version]-driver-v[driver version].tgz
Find the Makefile file in /moxa/mxuport and run the commands:
# make install
# modprobe mxuport
For further information, refer to the User Manual or the readme.txt
that comes with the driver package.

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Installing the Linux Driver for Arm-based Platforms
Please refer to the Tech Note: UPort Driver Arm-based Platform
Porting Guide on the product page or the readme.txt that comes
with the driver package.
Installing the macOS Driver
For macOS 10.12 and later, follow the steps below to install the driver:
1. Enter the recovery mode.
2. Disable System Integrity Protection (SIP) by running the csrutil
disable command from the terminal.
3. Return to the normal mode.
4. Launch the UPort driver installer and complete the installation
procedure.
5. Reenter the recovery mode.
6. Enable System Integrity Protection (SIP) by running the csrutil
enable command from the terminal.
7. Return to the normal mode.
For detailed instructions, please refer to the User Manual on the product
page or the readme.txt that comes with the driver package.
Communication Testing
There are Moxa companion utilities for serial communication testing.
For this purpose, you may use PComm Terminal. For other useful
utilities, please refer to the UPort’s User Manual for an introduction.
Mounting the UPort 1400/1600-G2
UPort 1400-G2
Dimensions
Unit = mm (inches)
Wall Mounting
The mounting kit is 2 mm in height, and
the two centers of the mounting kit on each
plate are 208
mm (8.19 in).