
Manual USB-FLEXCOM4
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
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Features
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Applications
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Functional Description
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RS422 Balanced Mode Operation
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RS485 Balanced Mode Operation
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COM Port Compatibility
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Communication Mode
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Figure 1-1:
Block Diagram (Only one full serial channel shown) ................................................................ 8
Baud Rates
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Ordering Guide
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Model Options
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Special Order
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Included with your board
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Optional Accessories
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Figure 1-2:
ADAP9 Screw Terminal Accessory .......................................................................................... 9
Chapter 2: Installation
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Software CD Installation
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Installing the Adapter
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Chapter 3: Hardware Details
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Option Selection
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Figure 3-1:
Jumper Labels ........................................................................................................................ 11
Terminations
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Figure 3-2:
Simplified Termination Schematic .......................................................................................... 11
Figure 3-3:
Option Selection Map ............................................................................................................. 12
Default Shipping Configuration
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Connectors and Indicator Functions
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Chapter 4: USB Address Information
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Address Map
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Chapter 5: Programming
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Sample Programs
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Figure 5-1:
WinRISC Windows Terminal Program Screen Shot .............................................................. 15
Chapter 6: Connector Pin Assignments
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Table 6-1:
DB9M Connector Pin Assignments .......................................................................................... 16
Table 6-2:
10-Pin Header Connector Pin Assignments ............................................................................ 16
Chapter 7: Specifications
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Appendix A: Application Considerations
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Table A-1:
Connections Between Two RS422 Devices ............................................................................ 18
Table A-2:
RS485 Data Cable Wiring ....................................................................................................... 18
Table A-2:
RS422/485 Specification Summary ......................................................................................... 19
RS485 Data Transmission
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Figure A-1:
Typical RS485 Two-Wire Multidrop Network ......................................................................... 21
Customer Comments
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