IC832A & IC833A - 1008 page 1/x
p/n 8024 Rev 001
Black Box Corporation - 1000 Park Drive - Lawrence, PA 15055-1018
Tech Support and Ordering: 724-746-5500 - Fax: 724-746-0746
To contact us about Black Box products or services:
info@blackbox.com
Specifications
Serial Technology
RS-485 2-Wire
Data A(-), Data B(+), Ground
RS-485 4-Wire
TDA(-), TDB(+), RDA(-), RDB(+), Ground
Connector
Removable Terminal Block (28 to 16 AWG)
Data Rate
Up to 460.8 Kbps
USB Technology
Connector
USB Type B Female (High Retention)
Standard 2.0
(Backward
Compatible)
Data Rate
12 Mbps
Power
Source
USB Port
Input Voltage
5 VDC
Consumption
~ 0.5 W (Low power device, draws less than
100 mA)
Software
Driver CD
Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, Vista
Mechanical
Dimensions
2.6 x 1.3 x .6 in (6.5 x 3.2 x 1.6 cm)
Enclosure In-line
mounted,
plastic
Weight
0.23 lbs (104.3 g) with USB Cable
Environmental
Operating Temp
32 to 158°F (0 to70 °C)
Storage Temp
-40 to 185 °F (-40 to 85 °C)
Op Humidity
0 to 95 % (Non-condensing)
MTBF 1869313
hours
MTBF Method
Parts Count Reliability Prediction
Regulatory
Approvals
FCC, CE
Ordering Information
IC832A
USB to RS-485 Mini-Converter
IC833A
USB to RS-485 Mini-Converter
IC832A & IC833A
USB to RS-485 Mini-Converter
9
Connect RS-485 Devices to your USB Port
9
Perfect for Field Service Applications
9
Small – Fits easily into any laptop bag
9
USB Port Powered
9
USB 2.0 (12 Mbps) Compatible
9
RS-485 Data rates up to 921.6 Kbps
9
Removable Terminal Block for Easy Wiring
9
High Retention USB Connector
9
Supports Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, & Vista
Universal Serial Bus (USB) has become the
connectivity workhorse of today’s PCs, replacing the
familiar serial ports. However, many commercial
and industrial devices still use the RS-485 interface.
To connect these devices to modern PCs, you need
a simple and reliable conversion solution. The
IC832A and IC833A offer this solution in a space
saving, USB Port powered package. Simply plug
the converter into an available USB port on your
computer or USB hub and install the drivers
supplied on CD ROM. The device will show up as
an additional COM port in the Windows Device
Manager which is fully compatible with your
Windows applications. A one meter USB cable is
included.
