B&B ELECTRONICS PRODUCT INFORMATION Integrate - Expand - Simplify EDGEPORT-4SMEI-0504 1/2 Model EDGEPORT/4SMEI Edgeport(R)/4s MEI USB-to-Serial Converter Overview 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 - without opening the chassis, reconfiguring or rebooting the system. EdgeUSB technology, shipping with Edgeport since 1998, adds Plug-and-Play USB compatibility to Windows(R) NT and Windows NT Embedded systems - an industry first. 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; softwareselectable MEI (EIA-232/422/485 multi-electrical interface) versions to connect any type of serial device to one box; metal enclosures for rugged applications; and DB-9, DB-25 or RJ-45 connectors to meet cabling requirements. Accessories include Edgeport/E USB Ethernet adapter, rack mount kits, PCI to USB 1.1 card and USB cables. Feature-rich design, reliability and unmatched operating system support make Edgeport USB-to-serial converters ideal for any mission-critical enterprise application. Integrators and end users around the globe rely on Edgeport for peripheral device connectivity in retail stations, self check-out systems, emergency vehicles, kiosks, ATMs and more. Features * USB 1.0 and 1.1 compatible; backwards compatibility for 2.0 * USB-IF certified * Plug-and-Play * Baud rate: to 230Kbps per serial port simultaneously * Automatic port reacquisition * COM port assignments maintained across reboots * Full hardware and software flow control * Tri-state LED displays device status and COM port activity * No additional IRQ or memory address requirements * Low power consumption * Rack mountable * Hot-swappable * One-meter USB cable included (unless otherwise specified) * Bulk packaging and customized cabling options * Multiple versions available for maximum flexibility and scalability Edgeport Industrial * One, two, four or eight serial ports with DB-9 connectors * EIA-232, -422 and -422/485 * Software selectable EIA-232/422/485 MEI Environmental * Ambient temperature: 32 F to 131 F (0 C to 55 C) * Relative humidity: 0% to 95% (non-condensing) Operating System * Microsoft Windows 95/98/CE/Me/SE/2000 * Microsoft(R) Windows XP and XP Embedded * Microsoft(R) Windows NT 4.0 and NT Embedded * Linux * Sun Solaris (SPARC) International Headquarters: B&B Electronics Mfg. Co. 707 Dayton Road P.O. Box 1040 Ottawa, IL 61350 USA 815-433-5100 Fax 433-5104 www.bb-elec.com orders@bb-elec.com support@bb-elec.com B&B Electronics Ltd Westlink Commercial Park Oranmore Co. Galway Ireland +353 91 792444 Fax +353 91 792445 www.bb-europe.com orders@bb-elec.com support@bb-europe.com B&B ELECTRONICS PRODUCT INFORMATION Integrate - Expand - Simplify EDGEPORT-4SMEI-0504 2/2 Regulatory Approvals * FCC Part 15, Class B * CE * EN55022 * EN55024 * EN60950 * UL 1950 * CSA 2.2 No. 950 * IEC-950 Dimensions * Length: 4.35 in (11.05 cm) * Width: 7.2 in (18.29 cm) * Height: 1.03 in (2.61 cm) * Weight: 10.0 oz (311.0 g) Power Requirements * External power supply not required for versions without USB HUB ports (USB-powered) * Ships with plug-mounted power supply: 120/230VAC 60/50Hz at 5Vdc @3Amps max International Headquarters: B&B Electronics Mfg. Co. 707 Dayton Road P.O. Box 1040 Ottawa, IL 61350 USA 815-433-5100 Fax 433-5104 www.bb-elec.com orders@bb-elec.com support@bb-elec.com B&B Electronics Ltd Westlink Commercial Park Oranmore Co. Galway Ireland +353 91 792444 Fax +353 91 792445 www.bb-europe.com orders@bb-elec.com support@bb-europe.com