Edgeport USB-to-serial converters offer an easy Plug and Play solution for COM port expansion. An out-of-the-box (external) alternative to PCI cards, the Edgeport connects via USB to a PC or server, eliminating the need to open the chassis, reconfigure and reboot. Simply plug in the Edgeport and in a matter of minutes gain up to 8 serial ports to connect bar-code scanners, printers, or any serial peripheral device.
Main Specification
General Information |
Manufacturer | Digi International |
Manufacturer Part Number | 301-1016-08 |
Manufacturer Website Address | http://www.digi.com |
Brand Name | Digi |
Product Line | Edgeport |
Product Name | Edgeport/8/DB-25 Adapter |
Product Type | Serial Adapter |
Technical Information |
Host Interface | USB |
Data Transfer Rate | 230 Kbps Serial Port |
Platform Supported | Solaris |
Platform Supported | PC |
Interfaces/Ports |
Ports | 8 x 25-pin DB-25 RS-232 Serial |
Physical Characteristics |
Form Factor | Rack-mountable |
Edgeport provides a simple plug-and-play solution for serial device
attachment. It is perfect for point-of-sale, industrial automation, and
mobile connectivity applications. The Edgeport USB-to-serial converter
is an intelligent, stackable expansion module designed for the
enterprise user who requires reliability in mission-critical
applications. The Edgeport connects to a PC, thin client, or server via
the Universal Serial Bus (USB) port, providing instant COM port
expansion for peripheral device connectivity. Unmatched operating
system support and reliable performance make the Edgeport perfect for
applications such as point-of-sale, kiosk connectivity, and mobile
computing.
Device Type |
Serial adapter - 8 ports |
Form Factor |
External |
Interface (Bus)
Type |
USB |
Networking |
Connectivity
Technology |
Wired |
Cabling Type |
Serial |
Data Link
Protocol |
RS-232 |
Data Transfer
Rate |
230 Kbps |
Features |
Flow control |
Expansion / Connectivity |
Interfaces |
8 x serial - RS-232 - 25 pin D-Sub
(DB-25) |
Connections |
1 x USB - 4 pin USB Type A |
Miscellaneous |
Cables Included |
1 x USB cable ( external ) - 3.3 ft |
Mounting Kit |
Optional |
Compliant
Standards |
FCC Class B certified, CE, CSA, EN
60950, EN50082, EN55022, UL 1950, EN55024 |
Software / System Requirements |
OS Required |
Microsoft
Windows 98, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Microsoft Windows 95 OSR 2,
Microsoft Windows CE, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Microsoft
Windows Millennium Edition, Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP |
Manufacturer Warranty |
Service &
Support |
5 years warranty |
Service &
Support Details |
Limited warranty - 5 years |
Environmental Parameters |
Min Operating
Temperature |
32 °F |
Max Operating
Temperature |
131 °F |
Humidity Range
Operating |
0 - 95% |