To connect serial devices to a computer through USB, the MOXA UPort 1150 Serial-to-USB Converter is a dependable and effective option. It provides flexibility in connecting a variety of devices, including industrial machinery, printers, and scanners, by supporting RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 interfaces. The converter uses USB 2.0 connectivity to provide quick and error-free data transfer. Its plug-and-play installation feature makes setup simple and doesn't call for any further drivers or software. The UPort 1150 includes sophisticated serial communication settings and protocols that may accommodate various communication needs. It operates throughout a wide temperature range and is encase in a robust metal shell for durability and protection against outside influence. It is design to handle tough industrial conditions.
Setting up and configuring the MOXA UPort 1150 Serial-to-USB Converter is a straightforward process.
1. Physical Connection:
- Find the USB port on your computer or network appliance and attach the UPort 1150 there.
- Connect one end of the USB cable that was included with the UPort 1150 device to the USB Type-B port.
- The accessible USB port on your computer or network device should be connected to the other end of the USB cable. Establish a solid and secure connection.
- Take the relevant serial cables (e.g., RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485) and connect them to the UPort 1150's serial ports if you want to attach serial devices to it. Make sure the cable type and connector you use with your serial devices are compatible.
- Depending on the interface of the serial device, utilize a normal RS-232 cable with DB9 or DB25 connectors for RS-232 connections.
- Use the proper cables and matching connectors for RS-422 or RS-485 connections.
- To prevent any loose connections during operation, make sure the physical connections are solid and correctly tightened.
2. Driver Installation:
- Go to the MOXA website here. Go to the help section of the official MOXA website (www.moxa.com).
- Find the UPort 1150 item: To locate the UPort 1150 product page, use the website's search or navigational tools.
- Get the drivers here: Find the "Downloads" or "Support" section on the product page for the UPort 1150. Search for drivers created especially for your operating system. Download the correct drivers for the Windows, Linux, or macOS version of your operating system.
- Launch the driver installer: After downloading the driver file, look for it on your computer and launch the installer.
- Accepting the license pact: You could see a license agreement throughout the installation procedure. Then to continue the installation, read the terms and conditions and tick the box to accept them.
3. Configuration:
- Make that the UPort 1150 device is plugged into your computer and that the required drivers are set up.
- The MOXA Real COM/TTY Drivers program should be found. Usually, the driver package you received from the MOXA website comes with this program.
- Start the Real COM/TTY Drivers application. On your computer, depending on the driver version and installation preferences, it can have a certain name or shortcut.
- A list of MOXA devices that are accessible should be visible in the Real COM/TTY Drivers software. The UPort 1150 device can found and chosen from the list.
- After that, you can customize the settings of the UPort 1150 device after choosing it. Depending on your operating system and the particular driver version, different settings can be available.
4. Testing:
- Make that the UPort 1150 device is plugged into your computer and that the required drivers are set up.
- Connect your serial device to the UPort 1150's corresponding serial port. Based on the RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 interface specifications of your serial device, use the appropriate cables and connections.
- On your computer, launch a terminal programme or a serial communication programme.
- Set up the TTY or COM port associated with UPort 1150 in the terminal programme. The serial port that you used to connect the device (such as COM1 or /dev/ttyUSB0) should match the COM port or TTY device.
- established the terminal software's communication parameters (such as baud rate, data format, and flow control) to the same values you established for the UPort 1150.
- Create a connection in the terminal program when the settings are configured.
- Send and receive data between the terminal application and your serial device to check the connection. You can experiment with sending commands to or receiving data from your serial device, then use the terminal software to see the results.
- Try out your serial device's various features, including data sending and receiving, device control, and specific operation testing.
- Then check the data flow and make sure the communication is operating as it should. Look for any mistakes, missing information, or other irregularities.
- If there are any additional serial devices connect to the UPort 1150, repeat the testing procedure.
Setting up and configuring the MOXA UPort 1150 Serial-to-USB Converter involves a combination of hardware connections, driver installations, configuration adjustments, testing, and troubleshooting. Following these steps diligently will help ensure a reliable and functional connection between your computer and the serial device.
