Edgeport
USB-to-Serial Converter. Easy out-of-the-box solution for I/O expansion
- Add 1, 2, 4, 8, or 16 serial ports to a PC or thin client in minutes
- RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 serial ports (software selectable)
- USB plug-n-play alternative to PCI cards
- Galvanic isolated, industrial and compact models
- Rack-mount options
| Item | Edgeport Serial | Edgeport Industrial |
| Interfaces (Varies by Model) | ||
| Serial Ports | 1, 4, 8 or 16 | 1, 4 or 8 |
| Serial Type | RS-232 | RS-422/485, software selectable RS-422/485 |
| Serial Connector | DB-9, DB-25 | DB-9 |
| Serial Data Rate | 230 Kbps per port simultaneously | 230 Kbps per port simultaneously |
| Downstream USB Ports | 2 (16-port models only) | 0 |
| Features | ||
| USB | USB 1.0 and USB 1.1 compatible; backwards compatibility for USB 2.0 and USB 3.0; USB-IF certified; Plug and Play | |
| LEDs | LED displays device status and COM port activity | |
| Operating Systems | Windows Server® 2019, Windows Server® 2016, Windows Server 2012, Windows 10®, Windows 8.1®,Windows 7®; Linux® | |
| Cables | 1-meter USB cable | 1-meter USB cable |
| Other (General) | Automatic port reacquisition; COM port assignments maintained across reboots; Full hardware and software flow control; No additional IRQ or memory address requirements; Low power consumption; Rack mountable; Hot-swappable | |
| Other (Model-Specific) | N/A | N/A |
| Power Requirements | ||
| Power Supply | External power supply not required for models without USB ports (USB powered); Models with USB ports (Edgeport/216) ship with power supply: 100/240 VAC 60/50 Hz at 5 VDC @ 3 Amps max | |
| Environmental | ||
| Operating Temperature | 0° C to 55° C (32° F to 131° F) | 0° C to 55° C (32° F to 131° F) |
| Relative Humidity | 0% to 95% (non-condensing) | 0% to 95% (non-condensing) |
| Approvals | ||
| Safety | EN60950, UL 1950, CSA 2.2 No. 950, IEC 950 | |
| Emissions/Immunity | CE, FCC Part 15, Class B, EN55022, EN55024 | |
Edgeport USB-to-Serial Converters
Easy out-of-the-box solution for I/O expansion is available in a wide variety of configurations for maximum flexibility and scalability
Edgeport USB-to-serial converters offer an easy Plug and Play solution for COM port expansion. An external box alternative to PCI cards, Edgeport connects serial devices to a PC or server's USB port, eliminating the need to open the chassis, reconfigure and reboot. Simply plug in the Edgeport and in minutes gain up to 16 serial ports to connect bar-code scanners, printers, or any serial peripheral device.
Edgeport USB-to-serial converters offer instant I/O expansion for peripheral device connectivity. An out-of-the-box (external) alternative to PCI cards, Edgeport makes it easy to add serial, USB or parallel ports to a PC, server or thin client in minutes.
Designed for mission-critical enterprise applications, Edgeport is available in multiple configurations for maximum flexibility and scalability. Choose from compact form factors for space-prohibitive applications; single port “bump-in-the-cable” solutions for notebook expansion; software-selectable RS-232/422/485 models to connect any type of serial device to one box; models with galvanic isolated ports for extended electrical safety; and DB-9 or DB-25 connectors to meet cabling requirements.
Ordering Information
| Item | Description | Part Number |
| Edgeport Serial | ||
| Edgeport/1 | 1 RS-232 serial DB-9 | 301-1001-11 |
| Edgeport | 1 port RS-232 DB-9 to USB Converter with captive 2 meter USB cable | 301-1001-15 |
| Edgeport/4 | 4 RS-232 serial DB-9 | EP-USB-4 |
| Edgeport/4 | 4 RS-232 serial DB-25 | EP-USB-4-D25 |
| Edgeport/8 | 8 RS-232 serial DB-9 | EP-USB-8 |
| Edgeport/8 | 8 RS-232 serial DB-25 | EP-USB-8-D25 |
| Edgeport/216 | 2 USB; 16 RS-232 serial DB-9 | EP-USB-216 |
| Edgeport Industrial | ||
| Edgeport/1i | 1 RS-422/485 serial DB-9 | 301-1001-31 |
| Edgeport/4s | 4 RS-232/422/485 serial DB-9; software selectable | EP-USB-4S |
| Edgeport/8s | 8 RS-232/422/485 serial DB-9; software selectable | EP-USB-8S |