1. Software installation under Windows*
Connect
Expert Opto Bridge 0404
to the USB port of your
PC. Now the enclosed FTDI driver can be installed. Insert the
CD ROM
Drivers, Tools & Manuals
into the CD drive of the PC
or download the latest driver version from:
www.gude.info/nc/support/downloads
Follow the screen dialogue of the installation program. A
detailed installation guide can be found at
www.gude.info/wiki
2. Operations under Windows*
After successfull installation of the software, the RS232
interface will be displayed as virtual COM port. Now the
appliance can be connected to the serial interface of
Expert
Opto Bridge 0404
. In addition to the data lines (receiver
and transmitter lines), two handshake lines are supported
in both directions (RTS/CTS). The LED on
Expert Opto Bridge
0404
serves as status monitor for data transmission RxD
and TxD. The pin configuration of the serial plug is DTE
compliant.
For data transmission between two identical interfaces,
please deploy a null-modem. All functions of
Expert Opto
Bridge 0404
are possible without external power supply.
* Windows Server 2003/2008/2012 (x32/x64),
Windows XP (x32), Vista, 7/8/10 (x32/x64)
Bedienungsanleitung /
Manual
Expert Opto Bridge 0404
USB-/RS232-Wandler mit
galvanischer Trennung
USB/RS232 interface transmit-
ter with galvanic isolation
3. Support
Our Windows software contains a help file. There you
find detailed information on features and operations of
Expert Opto Bridge 0404
as well as a FAQ list. Under
www.
gude.info/nc/support/downloads
the latest FTDI driver is
available for download. For further questions, please have
a look at
www.gude.info/wiki
or feel free to contact our
service team.
4. Attributes
Features
•
Overvoltage protection by galvanic isolation
•
Isolation voltage max. 2500 V
•
Serial input voltage
-15 V to -6 V for logical 1
+15 V to +6 V for logical 0
•
Data transfer rate up to 115.000 Baud
•
Easy installation through virtual COM port
•
In addition to the data lines (receiver and transmitter
lines), two handshake lines are supported in both
directions (RTS/CTS)
•
For Windows and Linux systems (from Kernel 2.6)
•
LED status monitor for RxD/TxD
•
Developed and manufactured in Germany
Electrical Connections
•
Serial interface RS232 (Sub-D plug, 9-pin) for device
connection (power supply through USB interface)
•
Cable with USB-A plug for PC connection
•
USB 2.0 full speed (12 Mbit/s)
Technical Details
•
Plastic case, LxHxD: 77 x 24 x 42 mm
•
Weight: ca. 55 g
•
Cable length: ca. 40 cm
•
Operating temperature: 0 - 50 °C
•
Storage temperature: -20 - 70 °C
•
Relative humidity: 0 - 95 % (non-condensing
environment)
RS232 side
USB side
RxD
TxD
RTS
CTS
GND
Pin configuration of
Expert Opto Bridge 0404