Moxa Technologies UPORT 1200 series User manual

UPort 1200/1400/1600 Series
User’s Manual
Second Edition, November 2006
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UPort 1200/1400/1600 Series
User’s Manual
The software described in this manual is furnished under a license agreement and may be used only in
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction .....................................................................................1-1
Overview...................................................................................................................1-2
Package Checklist......................................................................................................1-2
Product Features........................................................................................................1-2
Product Specifications...............................................................................................1-3
Panel Layout..............................................................................................................1-4
Dimensions................................................................................................................1-5
Chapter 2 Driver Installation............................................................................2-1
USB Usage Limitations for UPort.............................................................................2-2
Installing the Driver...................................................................................................2-2
Connecting the Hardware..........................................................................................2-4
Connecting to the External Power Adaptor.......................................................2-4
Connecting to a Serial Device ...........................................................................2-5
LED Indicators ..................................................................................................2-5
Adjustable Pull High/low Resistors for the RS-485 Port...................................2-5
Installing the Setup Program .....................................................................................2-7
Installing the Driver for the Server............................................................................2-8
Installing the Driver for the Ports............................................................................2-11
Configuring the Ports ..............................................................................................2-14
Uninstalling UPort...................................................................................................2-19
Uninstalling the Driver............................................................................................2-20
Chapter 3 Pin Assignment ............................................................................... 3-1
Appendix A Service Information.........................................................................A-1
MOXA Internet Services ..........................................................................................A-2
Problem Report Form...............................................................................................A-3
Product Return Procedure.........................................................................................A-4

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Chapter 1 Introduction
The MOXA UPort 1200/1400/1600 are advanced USB-to-serial hubs that connect to 2, 4, 8, or 16
RS-232 or RS-232/422/485 serial devices. The UPort 1200/1400/1600 Series adds 2, 4, 8, or 16
Windows serial COM ports via its USB connection, and is compatible with new and legacy
RS-232 or RS-422/485 devices. This plug and play USB solution is perfect for mobile,
instrumentation, and point-of sale applications.
In this manual, we refer to the products in the series collectively as UPort 1200/1400/1600 Series.
The models in the UPort 1200/1400/1600 Series are:
yUPort 1250 2-port RS-232/422/485 USB-to-serial hub
yUPort 1250I 2-port RS-232/422/485 USB-to-serial hub w/ isolation protection
yUPort 1410 4-port RS-232 USB-to-serial hub
yUPort 1450 4-port RS-232/422/485 USB-to-serial hub
yUPort 1450I 4-port RS-232/422/485 USB-to-serial hub w/ isolation protection
yUPort 1610-8 8-port RS-232 USB-to-serial hub
yUPort 1650-8 8-port RS-232/422/485 USB-to-serial hub
yUPort 1610-16 16-port RS-232 USB-to-serial hub
yUPort 1650-16 16-port RS-232/422/485 USB-to-serial hub
The following topics are covered in this chapter:
Overview
Package Checklist
Product Features
Product Specifications
Panel Layout
Dimensions

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Overview
UPort 1200/1400/1600 Series products are easy to use. Simply install the drivers, 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 Series products are compliant with USB 1.1, and 2.0 specifications, and meet the 480 Mbps
high-speed requirement. 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 Series supports both bus power and external power via an adapter. Bus power is
adapted for laptop or workstation connections that support 500 mA output for USB devices.
External power is adapted for those USB hubs that can only produce 100 mA of current.
Package Checklist
MOXA UPort 1200/1400/1600 products are shipped with the following items:
Standard Accessories
yUPort 1200, 1400 or 1600 USB-to-Serial Hub
y1 USB Cable
yDocument and Software CD-ROM
yUPort 1200/1400/1600 Quick Installation Guide
yPower Adaptor (UPort 1250I/1450I/1600-8) or Power Cord (UPort 1600-16)
Optional Accessories
yMagnets × 2 (magnets are used to attach the UPort hub to the PC case, suitable for UPort 1400,
1600-8)
yMini DB9F-to-TB adaptor
NOTE: 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:
yHi-speed USB 2.0 supported (up to 480 Mbps)
yAdditional I/O or IRQ not required
ySerial transmission speed up to 921.6 Kbps
y128-byte FIFO and on-chip H/W, S/W flow control
yBuilt-in 15 KV ESD protection
yWindows 2000/XP/2003 drivers supported
yBoth bus power and external power supported
ySuitable for 4-wire RS-422/485 and 2-wire RS-485 applications
yEasy maintenance with LED display and management software
yIP30, rugged metal case
yCOM port assignments maintained across different PCs
yOptional magnet accessories for attaching on PC case
yMini Female DB9 to Terminal Block attachment for easy wiring

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Product Specifications
Models Names UPort 1250/1250I,
UPort 1410/1450/1450I,
UPort 1610-8/1650-8,
UPort 1610-16/1650-16
USB
Compliant with USB 2.0, 1.1
Connector USB type B
Speed High speed 480 Mbps
Serial
No. of Ports 2 (UPort 1250/1250I)
4 (UPort 1410/1450/1450I)
8 (UPort 1610-8/1650-8)
16 (UPort 1610-16/1650-16)
Interface
RS-422/485 is for UPort
1250, 1250I, 1450, 1450I,
1650-8, 1650-16
RS-232: TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, GND
RS-422: TxD+(B), TxD-(A), RxD+(B), RxD-(A), GND
4-wire RS-485: TxD+(B), TxD-(A), RxD+(B), RxD-(A), GND
2-wire RS-485: Data+(B), Data-(A), GND
Connector Male DB9
FIFO 128 bytes
Serial line protection 15 KV ESD for all signals
Serial Communication Parameters
Parity None, Even, Odd, Space, Mark
Data bits 5, 6, 7, 8
Stop bit 1, 1.5, 2
Flow Control RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF
Speed 50 bps to 921.6 Kbps
Power Requirements
Power Input UPort 1250:
UPort 1250I:
UPort 1400:
UPort 1600-8:
UPort 1600-16:
5 VDC (bus power)
12 to 48 VDC
12 to 48 VDC (external) or 5 VDC (bus power)
12 to 48 VDC
100 to 240 VAC
Power Consumption
Ext. PWR UPort 1250I: UPort 1410:
UPort 1450:
UPort 1450I:
UPort 1610-8:
UPort 1650-8:
UPort 1610-16:
UPort 1650-16:
200 mA (max)
180 mA (max)
260 mA (max)
360 mA (max)
230 mA (max)
580 mA (max)
130 mA (max)
170 mA (max)
Mechanical Specifications
Material Metal
Environmental
Operating Temperature 0 to 55°C (32 to 131°F)
Storage Temperature -20 to 75°C (-4 to 167°F)
Operating Humidity 5 to 95% RH
Regulatory Approvals EN55022 Class A, EN55024, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3,
EN61000-4-2, EN61000-4-3, EN61000-4-4, EN61000-4-5,
EN61000-4-6, FCC Part 15 Class A
UL, CUL, TÜV
Warranty 5 years

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Panel Layout
UPort 1250 UPort 1250I
UPort 1410/1450/1450IUPort 1610-8/1650-8
UPort 1610-16/1650-16

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Dimensions
UPort 1250 UPort 1250I
26 mm
(1.02 in)
111 mm (4.37 in)
116.3 mm (4.58 in)
100 mm (4.18 in)
26 mm
(1.02 in)
77 mm (3.03 in)
26 mm
(1.02 in)
111 mm (4.37 in)
116.3 mm (4.58 in)
100 mm (4.18 in)
77 mm (3.03 in)
12-48
UPort 1410/1450/1450I

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UPort 1610-8/1650-8
UPort 1610-16/1650-16

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Chapter 2 Driver Installation
This chapter includes information about installing the UPort 1200/1400/1600 USB-to-Serial Hub.
We present the installation procedure for Windows 2000. The procedures for Windows XP/2003
(32 bit) and Windows XP/2003 (64 bit) are essentially the same as that for Windows 2000.
We recommend installing the UPort 1200/1400/1600 driver first, before connecting the UPort
1400/1600 USB-to-Serial Hub to your computer’s USB port.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:
USB Usage Limitations for UPort
Installing the Driver
Connecting the Hardware
¾Connecting to the External Power Adaptor
¾Connecting to a Serial Device
¾LED Indicators
¾Adjustable Pull High/low Registors for the RS-485 Port
Installing the Setup Program
Installing the Driver for the Server
Installing the Driver for the Ports
Configuring the Ports
Uninstalling UPort
Uninstalling the Driver

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USB Usage Limitations for UPort
1. A maximum of 4 UPorts can be connected to each host. Connecting more than 4 UPorts will
cause system resources to become low and unstable.
2. We recommend connecting the UPort directly to the host USB port. If you need to use an
external USB hub, only the first level is recommended.
3. In general, there are 2 types of USB hub:
i. High power hubs require an external power adaptor, and provide 500 mA of power to
the USB port.
ii. Low power hubs get power from the host PC, and provide 100 mAof power to the USB
port.
The following table shows what type of USB hub should be used with UPort 1200/1400/1600
products.
UPort 1250
with bus
power
UPort 1250I
with external
power
UPort 1400
with bus
power
UPort 1400
with external
power
UPort
1600-8 UPort 1600-16
High power
HUB
(500 mA) OK OK OK OK OK OK
Low power
HUB
(100 mA)
Not
Supported OK Not Supported OK OK OK
4. Although UPort can operate using USB 1.1, to get the best and most stable performance, we
recommend using a USB 2.0 host controller or HUB.
Installing the Driver
1. Run the Setup program located on the UPort 1200/1400/1600 Document and Software
CD-ROM. Click Next to Start installing the driver.

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2. Click Next to install the driver in the indicated folder.
3. Click Install to proceed with the installation.

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4. The next window that opens cautions you that although this software has not passed Windows
logo testing, the driver has already been tested and shown that it can support Windows OS.
Click Continue Anyway to proceed.
5. Click Finish to complete the driver installation.
Connecting the Hardware
Before you connect the UPort via USB cable, we recommend that you install the driver first. UPort
1250 supports bus power, UPort 1250I supports external power, UPort 1400 supports both bus and
external power, UPort 1600 needs external power. If you want to use bus power with UPort 1400,
switch the DIP switch to bus when you connect the USB cable between the host PC and UPort
1400. We cover Connecting to the External Power Adaptor, Connecting to a Serial Device,
and LED Indicators in this chapter.
Connecting to the External Power Adaptor
For UPort 1250I/1600-8 Series, we provide the power adaptor to connect from the host PC to
UPort. For UPort 1600-16 Series, we provide the power cord to connect from the host PC to
UPort.

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If the power is properly supplied, the Active LED will glow a solid green.
Buzzer (UPort 1400 and 1600 only)
UPort will sound the buzzer twice when the power is turned on. You will also hear the buzzer
when using the Locate function on the driver property page.
Connecting to a Serial Device
Connect the serial cable between UPort 1200/1400/1600 and the serial device. UPort
1200/1400/1600’s serial ports use the RS-232 or RS-422/485 interface to transmit data. The port
uses a standard male DB9 pin assignment.
LED Indicators
UPort 1250/1250I
There are five LEDs to indicate status for each port, listed under P1 and P2.
LED Name LED Color LED Function
Red Power is on
Active 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
Orange Port is receiving data from attached device
Green Port is transmitting data to attached device
TxD/RxD Off No data is being transmitted or received
UPort 1400/1600
LED Name LED Color LED Function
Green Power is on
Active Off Power is off, or power error condition exists
Orange Port is receiving data from attached device
Green Port is transmitting data to attached device
Tx/Rx Off No data is being transmitted or received
Adjustable Pull High/low Resistors for the RS-485 Port
In some critical environments, you may need to add termination resistors to prevent the reflection
of serial signals. When using termination resistors, it is important to set the pull high/low resistors
correctly so that the electrical signal is not corrupted. 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. This is the default setting.
To set the pull high/low resistors to 1 KΩ, make sure both of the assigned DIP switches are in
the ON position.
ATTENTION
Do not use the 1 KΩsetting on the UPort when using the RS-232 interface. Doing so will
degrade the RS-232 signals and shorten the maximum allowed communication distance.

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UPort 1200 DIP Switches
Port1, Port 2
P1 P2
UPort 1400 DIP Switches
Port1, Port 2,
Port 3, Port 4
P1 P2 P3 P4
UPort 1600-8 DIP Switches
Port1, Port 2,
Port 3, Port 4,
Port 5, Port 6,
Port 7, Port 8
P1 P8

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UPort 1600-16 DIP Switches
Port1, Port 2,
Port 3, Port 4,
Port 5, Port 6,
Port 7, Port 8,
Port 9, Port 10,
Port 11, Port 12,
Port 13, Port 14,
Port 15, Port 16
P1 P16
Installing the Setup Program
1. Run the Setup program on the UPort 1200/1400/1600 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 Install to proceed with the installation.
4. 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 OS.
Click Continue Anyway to proceed. Then, click Finish to complete the driver installation.
Installing the Driver for the Server
1. After connecting the USB cable from UPort to host the PC, Windows 2000 will automatically
detect the new UPort, and the Found New Hardware balloon will open in the bottom right
corner of the Windows desktop.

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2. Select No, not at this time. Click Next to start the installation.
3. Select Install the software automatically (Recommended), and then click Next to continue.

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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 Windows OS. Click Continue
Anyway to proceed.
5. Wait while the driver software is installed.

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6. The next window shows the model name of the board, and indicates that Windows has
completed the driver installation. Click Finish to proceed with the rest of the installation
procedure.
Installing the Driver for the Ports
1. The Found Next Hardware Wizard window will open to help you install the driver for
Moxa Port 0. This window will offer to connect to the Windows update site to search for a
driver. Select No, not at this time and then click Next to continue.