Edgeport

USB-to-Serial Converter. Easy out-of-the-box solution for I/O expansion

Anewtech Systems Serial USB Connectivity Edgeport Digi InternationalEdgeport
  • 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
Datasheet
Product Specification
ItemEdgeport SerialEdgeport Extended SafetyEdgeport IndustrialEdgeport Compact
Interfaces (Varies by Model)
Serial Ports1, 2, 4, 8 or 164 (separately isolated)1, 2, 4 or 82
Serial TypeRS-232RS-232/422/485RS-422/485, software selectable RS-232/422/485RS-232
Serial ConnectorDB-9, DB-25DB-9DB-9DB-9
Serial Data Rate230 Kbps per port simultaneously230 Kbps per port simultaneously230 Kbps per port simultaneously230 Kbps per port simultaneously
Downstream USB Ports4 (16-port models only)1 (separately isolated)00
Features
USBUSB 1.0 and USB 1.1 compatible; backwards compatibility for USB 2.0 and USB 3.0; USB-IF certified; Plug and Play
LEDsTri-state LED displays device status and COM port activity
Operating SystemsWindows Server® 2016, Windows 10®, Windows 8®, Windows 7®, Windows Vista®, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows XP®, Windows XP Embedded, Windows CE® 5, Windows CE 6 (x86 only), Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows 2000®; Linux*, Sun Solaris® (SPARC)**
Cables1-meter USB cable1-meter USB cable1-meter USB cableCaptive 2-meter cable for secure connection in rugged environments (mobile computing)
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/A2.0 kV DC galvanic isolation on all portsN/AN/A
Power Requirements
Power SupplyExternal power supply not required for models without USB ports (USB powered); 
Models with USB ports (Edgeport 416) ship with power supply: 100/240VAC 60/50 Hz at 5VDC @ 3 Amps max
USB Powered
Environmental
Operating Temperature0° C to 55° C (32° F to 131° F)0° C to 55° C (32° F to 131° F)0° C to 55° C (32° F to 131° F)0° C to 55° C (32° F to 131° F)
Relative Humidity0% to 95% (non-condensing)0% to 95% (non-condensing)0% to 95% (non-condensing)0% to 95% (non-condensing)
Approvals
SafetyEN60950, UL 1950, CSA 2.2 No. 950, IEC 950EN60950, UL 1950, CSA 2.2 No. 950, IEC 950EN60950, UL 1950, CSA 2.2 No. 950, IEC 950EN60950, UL 1950, CSA 2.2 No. 950, IEC 950
Emissions/ImmunityCE, FCC Part 15, Class B, EN55022, EN55024CE, FCC Part 15, Class B, EN55022, EN55024CE, FCC Part 15, Class B, EN55022, EN55024CE, FCC Part 15, Class B, EN55022, EN55024

Anewtech Digi-Edgeport Digi International USB ConnectivityEdgeport 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.