S2USB485-JC-CB Interface

Price:

$275.00 CAD

S2USB485 Interface

Overview

The S2USB485 (with 2 meter USB cable) is a USB to full-duplex RS-232 and half-duplex RS-485 serial converter integrated into a single device. In essence the S2USB485 is a single USB serial port that has two electrical interfaces available to it (RS-232 and RS-485). Either interface can be used without the need to set jumpers or change dip switch settings

The S2USB485 can be used as a replacement to the Johnson Controls MM-CVT101 (RS-232 to N2 Bus) / CVTPro100 converter for those computers or laptops that have a USB interface. In addition to direct support for Johnson Controls software (Metasys, HVAC Pro, etc), the S2USB485 provides the following improved features and functionality:

USB interface and so is supported by the latest laptops and operating systems
Does not require an external power supply. The device is entirely USB interface powered
Incorporates both a RS-232C and N2 (RS-485) bus interface so that multiple converters are not necessary.
N2 Bus communication is supported under Windows 2000 and Windows XP directly.
Transmit and Receive Indicators
N2 Bus flow control internally controlled (i.e. no jumpers or resistors to add/modify)
N2 Bus has end of line termination (EOL) enabled or disabled by an internal slide switch
Designed and Manufactured in Canada using Industrial grade components
Note: ZoneBus support via the JCI CVTPro100 is not available at this time.
ROHS Compliant
New Version (July 2008) now has enhanced overvoltage protection and internal auto reset-able thermal fuses in the event of high voltages present on the RS485 / N2 bus
New Version (July 2008) includes enhanced mechanical rigidity of the RS485/N2 bus connector
New Version (July 2008) includes OBD (On-Board Diagnostics) of the RS485/N2 Bus. OBD allows our S2N2Scan software to electrically analyze (voltage measuring) the RS485/N2 bus and indicate electrical issues to the user.
As of July 2008, the anchored cable version of the S2USB485 (part number S2USB485-JC-C) has been reluctantly discontinued do to the quality issues with our anchored cable manufacturer. Only the S2USB485-JC-B is now offered with or without the required USB cable (a Type A to Type B).
New Version (July 2008) Pricing has been maintained for this enchanced S2USB485 version. The included cable version is priced the same as the old anchored cable version
Vista Tested and Compatible
Tested and compatible with JCI's HVACPro and JCI's FX CommPro
Windows 7 Drivers will be available on 8/1/2010 at which time we will also be releasing a specific Windows 7 installation document, as Microsoft has changed its Driver installation procedure somewhat.