Uport 1200/1400/1600 Series User'S Manual: Second Edition, November 2006
Uport 1200/1400/1600 Series User'S Manual: Second Edition, November 2006
Uport 1200/1400/1600 Series User'S Manual: Second Edition, November 2006
User’s Manual
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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
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:
y UPort 1250 2-port RS-232/422/485 USB-to-serial hub
y UPort 1250I 2-port RS-232/422/485 USB-to-serial hub w/ isolation protection
y UPort 1410 4-port RS-232 USB-to-serial hub
y UPort 1450 4-port RS-232/422/485 USB-to-serial hub
y UPort 1450I 4-port RS-232/422/485 USB-to-serial hub w/ isolation protection
y UPort 1610-8 8-port RS-232 USB-to-serial hub
y UPort 1650-8 8-port RS-232/422/485 USB-to-serial hub
y UPort 1610-16 16-port RS-232 USB-to-serial hub
y UPort 1650-16 16-port RS-232/422/485 USB-to-serial hub
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
y UPort 1200, 1400 or 1600 USB-to-Serial Hub
y 1 USB Cable
y Document and Software CD-ROM
y UPort 1200/1400/1600 Quick Installation Guide
y Power Adaptor (UPort 1250I/1450I/1600-8) or Power Cord (UPort 1600-16)
Optional Accessories
y Magnets × 2 (magnets are used to attach the UPort hub to the PC case, suitable for UPort 1400,
1600-8)
y Mini 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:
y Hi-speed USB 2.0 supported (up to 480 Mbps)
y Additional I/O or IRQ not required
y Serial transmission speed up to 921.6 Kbps
y 128-byte FIFO and on-chip H/W, S/W flow control
y Built-in 15 KV ESD protection
y Windows 2000/XP/2003 drivers supported
y Both bus power and external power supported
y Suitable for 4-wire RS-422/485 and 2-wire RS-485 applications
y Easy maintenance with LED display and management software
y IP30, rugged metal case
y COM port assignments maintained across different PCs
y Optional magnet accessories for attaching on PC case
y Mini 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-232: TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, GND
RS-422/485 is for UPort RS-422: TxD+(B), TxD-(A), RxD+(B), RxD-(A), GND
1250, 1250I, 1450, 1450I, 4-wire RS-485: TxD+(B), TxD-(A), RxD+(B), RxD-(A), GND
1650-8, 1650-16 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: 5 VDC (bus power)
UPort 1250I: 12 to 48 VDC
UPort 1400: 12 to 48 VDC (external) or 5 VDC (bus power)
UPort 1600-8: 12 to 48 VDC
UPort 1600-16: 100 to 240 VAC
Power Consumption UPort 1250I: 200 mA (max)
Ext. PWR UPort 1410: 180 mA (max)
UPort 1450: 260 mA (max)
UPort 1450I: 360 mA (max)
UPort 1610-8: 230 mA (max)
UPort 1650-8: 580 mA (max)
UPort 1610-16: 130 mA (max)
UPort 1650-16: 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 1610-16/1650-16
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Dimensions
UPort 1250 UPort 1250I
12-48
(1.02 in)
26 mm
26 mm
(1.02 in)
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
¾ Connecting to the External Power Adaptor
¾ Connecting to a Serial Device
¾ LED Indicators
¾ Adjustable 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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The following table shows what type of USB hub should be used with UPort 1200/1400/1600
products.
UPort 1250 UPort 1250I UPort 1400 UPort 1400 UPort UPort
with bus with external with bus with external
power power power power 1600-8 1600-16
High power
HUB OK OK OK OK OK OK
(500 mA)
Low power
Not Not
HUB OK OK OK OK
Supported Supported
(100 mA)
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.
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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.
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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.
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
TxD/RxD Green Port is transmitting data to attached device
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
Tx/Rx Green Port is transmitting data to attached device
Off No data is being transmitted or received
ATTENTION
Do not use the 1 KΩ setting 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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P1 P2
Port1, Port 2
P1 P2 P3 P4
Port1, Port 2,
Port 3, Port 4
Port1, Port 2,
P1 P8
Port 3, Port 4,
Port 5, Port 6,
Port 7, Port 8
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Port1, Port 2,
Port 3, Port 4,
Port 5, Port 6,
P1 P16
Port 7, Port 8,
Port 9, Port 10,
Port 11, Port 12,
Port 13, Port 14,
Port 15, Port 16
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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.
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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.
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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.
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2. Select Install the software automatically (Recommended), and then click Next to continue.
3. 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.
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5. After all files have been copied to the system, the Completing the Found New Hardware
Wizard window will open to indicate that it has finished installing Port 0. Click Finish to
proceed with the rest of the installation.
6. Repeat Step 1 through Step 5 for each of the remaining 1 port (UPort 1200), 3 ports (UPort
1400), 7 ports (UPort 1600-8), or 15 ports (UPort 1600-16). The last port to be installed will
be MOXA Port 3, 7, or 15, respectively.
7. The Found New Hardware balloon will reappear to inform you that the hardware was
installed successfully.
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2. Expand the Multi-port serial adapters tab, right click MOXA UPort 1450 Series, and then
click Properties to open the UPort’s configuration panel.
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Friendly Name
Setting Factory Default Necessity
1 to 20 characters
MOXA UPort COM Optional
(E.g., UPort 1610-8)
Friendly name is specially designed to allow easy identification of the serial devices that are
connected to UPort’s serial port.
UART FIFO
Setting Factory Default Necessity
Enable/Disable Enable Required
UPort’s serial ports provide a 128-byte FIFO both in the Tx and Rx directions. Disable UART
FIFO setting when your serial device does not have a FIFO to prevent data loss during
communication. For a slow serial device, we recommend you disable FIFO to improve the
latency. If you want to use XON/XOFF flow control, we recommend disabling UART FIFO.
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Tx Mode
Setting Factory Default Necessity
Hi-Performance,
Hi-Performance Required
Classical
To improve write performance, you can select the Hi-Performance mode. Under classical
mode, the driver will not notify the user’s program that Tx is completed until all Tx data has
been sent out from the UPort; this mode will cause lower throughput. If you want to ensure
that all data is sent out before further processing, classical mode is recommended. Classical
mode is the same as the COM Port behavior: The WriteFile() call will only finish when all
queued data are sent out.
Fast Flush
Setting Factory Default Necessity
Enable/Disable Enable Required
1. For some applications, the user’s program will use the Win32 PurgeComm() function
before it reads or writes data. With our design, after the program uses this PurgeComm()
function, the UPort driver will keep querying UPort’s firmware several times to make
sure that there is really no data queued in the UPort firmware buffer, rather than just
flushing the local buffer. This kind of design is used because of some special
considerations. However, it might take more time (about several hundred milliseconds)
than a native COM1, because it needs to work via Ethernet. This is why the native COM
ports on the motherboard can work fast with this function call, but UPort requires much
more time.
2. To begin with, make sure there are some PurgeComm() functions being used in your
application program. In this kind of situation, you might find that your UPort exhibits a
much poorer operation performance than when using the native COM1 port. Once you
have enabled the Fast Flush function, you can check to see if there has been an
improvement in performance.
3. By default, the optional Fast Flush function is enabled, the UPort driver will work faster
with PurgeComm().
4. Win32 Function PurgeComm() with PURGE_TXCLEAR will clear all queued Tx data.
But for some applications, it will call this function for each transaction and result in low
throughput. To avoid this, you can enable this function. The driver will only clear the data
queued in the local buffer; it will not send firmware through the USB to clear the data
queued in the firmware buffer.
Interface
UPort 1410, 1610-8, 1610-16
Setting Factory Default Necessity
RS-232 RS-232 Required
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Other Settings
Reset default
If you click the Rest default button, all the settings will return to Factory default settings:
Advance Settings
COM Preserver – Driver Setting Management
UPort provides one special function to help you manage the UPort settings. In the general case,
you need write down all the settings including COM number to prevent them from being lost.
In some applications, to clone multiple systems you also need to worry about how to clone the
COM Port settings. Using the UPort COM Preserver function, you just need to save all the
settings into UPort device directly– just like a USB Mass Storage device. You do not need to
record it using additional paper or disk. If your host crashes, you can just install the driver into
new host, plug the original UPort and click the Restore button to restore all settings back very
quickly.
NOTE If you want to use these settings in another PC, be sure the PC has a free COM port available.
Otherwise, the new settings will copy over the settings of a COM port that is already in use.
y Save
Save all settings to UPort.
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y Restore
Read all settings from UPort as new settings. You still need to press the OK button to
activate it.
y Clear
Clear the UPort setting which is stored in UPort Device. This operation is simliar to
resettng all the settings to ther factory defaults.
Help
Clicking this will open the online help for the product.
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Locate
This function can help to identify the UPort location, especially when two or more UPorts are
installed. This function will ask the UPort to flash the ready LED and turn on the Buzzer until
you stop it.
Uninstalling UPort
If you want to remove the UPort device, you just need to remove the device from the Device
Manager. The UPort driver will still stay alive enabling other UPort devices to keep working.
1. To uninstall the UPort device, click Start Æ Settings Æ Control Panel Æ System, select the
Hardware tab, and then click Device Manager.
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2. Expand the Multi-port serial adapters tab, right click MOXA UPort 1450 Series, and then
click Remove to uninstall this UPort device. A window will pop up to confirm if you want to
remove this UPort.
3. Click OK to continue uninstalling the UPort device. The UPort device will be removed from
the list of Multi-port serial adapters.
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2. Select Moxa UPort Windows Driver Ver1.0. Click the Remove button.
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Chapter 3 Pin Assignment
UPort 1250/1250I has 2 RS-232/422/485 ports, UPort 1410 has 4 RS-232 ports, UPort 1450/1450I
has 4 RS-232/422/485 ports, UPort 1610-8/1610-16 has 8/16 RS-232 ports, and UPort
1650-8/1650-16 has 8/16 RS-232/422/485 ports.
This appendix shows you how to contact Moxa for information about this and other products, and
how to report problems.
In this appendix, we cover the following topics.
.............................http://www.moxa.com
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Customer name:
Company:
Tel: Fax:
Email: Date:
1. Moxa Product: UPort 1250 UPort 1250I UPort 1410 UPort 1450
UPort 1450I UPort 1610-8 UPort 1650-8 UPort 1610-16
UPort 1650-16
2. Serial Number: _________________
Problem Description: Please describe the symptoms of the problem as clearly as possible, including any error
messages you see. A clearly written description of the problem will allow us to reproduce the symptoms, and
expedite the repair of your product.
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