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USB-COM485-PLUS4
Datasheet
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Issue Date: 2010-04-12
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Introduction
1.1 Functional Description
The USB-COM485-PLUS4 is a USB to a quad interface RS485 level serial UART adaptor incorporating
FTDI’s FT4232H Hi-Speed USB2.0 (480Mb/s) to quad serial UART interface IC device. The FT4232H
handles all the USB signalling and protocols. The adaptor provides a fast, simple way to connect devices
with an RS485 interface to USB.
USB-COM485-PLUS4 is a USB to a quad-port RS485 adapter.
The integrated electronics of the USB-COM485-PLUS4 utilise the FTDI FT2232H and includes RS485 level
shifters plus TXD/RXD LEDs to provide a visual indication of data traffic through the module.
Figure 1.1 USB-COM485-PLUS4
The module uses a standard USB mini-B device connector for connection to an upstream host or hub
port. RS485-level signals are available on an industry-standard DE-9P connector. The maximum RS485level data rate is 10Mbps.
The USB-COM485-PLUS4 module requires USB device drivers, available free from www.ftdichip.com,
which are used to make the USB-COM485-PLUS4 appear as a Virtual COM Port (VCP). This allows existing
serial communications software, such as HyperTerminal, to exchange data through the USB-COM485PLUS4 to a legacy RS485 peripheral device.
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1.2 LED Description
The USB-COM485-PLUS4 uses 9 LEDs to indicate a valid link as well as data traffic according to the
following table:
LED Colour
Function
Description
Yellow x 1
Power
Red x 4
TxD Activity
Flashes when data is transmitted from the USB-COM485-PLUS4 to the
attached RS485 device
Green x 4
RxD Activity
Flashes when data is transmitted from the attached RS485 device to the
USB-COM485-PLUS4
ON when USB-COM485-PLUS4 is configured and ready
Table 1.1 – LED Description
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1.3 Block Diagram
Channel A Channel B
USB miniB
Client
Connector
RS485
Level Shifter
DE-9P
Connector
A
RS485
Level Shifter
DE-9P
Connector
B
RS485
Level Shifter
DE-9P
Connector
C
RS485
Level Shifter
DE-9P
Connector
D
FTDI FT4232H
High-Speed
USB Serial Bridge
Channel D Channel C
Figure 1.2 USB-COM485-PLUS4 Block Diagram
1.3.1 Block description
USB Mini B Client Connector
This connector provides the interface for connection to a USB Host or Hub port. The maximum cable
length is 5 meters, according to the USB 2.0 specification.
FTDI FT4232H
FT4232H Hi-Speed USB2.0 (480Mb/s) is a quad serial UART interface IC device. Operating system device
drivers are required in order to operate with the FT4232H in order to provide the Virtual COM Port serial
functionality.
Quad RS485 Level Shifter
The RS485 level shifter converts the signals provided by the FT4232H into the voltage levels required by
RS485 devices.
DE-9P Connector (Male)
The DE-9P connectors are configured in an industry standard (TIA/EIA-574) pin-out to provide connection
to RS485 peripherals through standard cables. See section 3.1.2
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1.4 Features
Adds four RS-485 serial ports by connecting to a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface.
Easy plug & play installation and RS-485 device connection
Operates with USB 1.1 & 2.0 Host and Hub ports
Industry Standard FTDI chip set & device drivers for maximum compatibility
Microsoft Windows® WHQL-certified, Mac OS X, Linux and Windows CE device drivers
Installs as a standard Windows COM ports
COM port number can be changed to any available COM port number, to support HyperTerminal,
or any other serial communications software application running in Windows
Supports Windows Server 2008, 2003, Vista, XP, 2000, Windows CE, Linux, Mac OS X
FIFO: 2K byte transmit buffer, 2K byte receive buffer
RS-485 data signals: Data+, Data-, GND
Powered by USB port. No external power adapter required. +5V output available.
Serial port speed up to 10Mbps
Serial Communication Parameters
o
Parity: None, Even, Odd
o
Data bits: 7, 8
o
Flow control: X-ON/X-OFF, None
Four DE-9P male connectors
LEDs indicate USB Enumeration, RxD, TxD for monitoring port status & easy diagnostics
Operating temperature of -40°C to +85°C
Echo and non-Echo two modes can be selected.
1.5 Performance Figures
Parameter
Performance
USB Interface
480Mbps USB 2.0 High-Speed
Standard Windows baud rates (300bps to 921.6Kbps)
RS485 Interface
Custom baud rates (300bps to 10Mbps) through baud rate aliasing.
See FTDI Application Note: Configuring FT232R, FT2232 and FT232BM
Baud Rates
Max Cable Length
USB = 5m, RS485 =12m (at 10Mbps)
Table 1.2 - Performance Figures
Part Number
Description
USB-COM485-PLUS4
USB-COM-Plus Hi-Speed USB to 4-Port RS485 module
Table 1.3 - Ordering Information
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Introduction ................................................................................... 1
1.1
Functional Description .................................................................................. 1
1.2
LED Description ............................................................................................. 2
1.3
Block Diagram ............................................................................................... 3
1.3.1
2
1.4
Features ........................................................................................................ 4
1.5
Performance Figures ..................................................................................... 4
Installation ..................................................................................... 7
2.1
Example Applications and Configurations ..................................................... 7
2.1.1
2.2
3
5
7
Device Driver Installation ............................................................................. 9
Microsoft Windows ..................................................................................... 9
2.2.2
Mac OS X, Linux, Windows CE ................................................................... 14
Connections .................................................................................. 15
External Connectors .................................................................................... 15
3.1.1
USB ....................................................................................................... 15
3.1.2
RS485 .................................................................................................... 15
Electrical details ........................................................................... 16
4.1
USB ............................................................................................................. 16
4.2
RS485 ......................................................................................................... 16
4.3
Power Output .............................................................................................. 16
Mechanical Details ........................................................................ 17
5.1
6
Module Mechanical Dimensions ................................................................... 17
Physical Environment Details ....................................................... 18
6.1
Storage ....................................................................................................... 18
6.2
Operating .................................................................................................... 18
Environmental Approvals & Declarations ...................................... 19
7.1
EMI Compatibility ........................................................................................ 19
7.2
Safety.......................................................................................................... 19
7.3
Environmental ............................................................................................. 19
7.4
Reliability .................................................................................................... 19
7.4.1
7.5
8
9
Wiring ...................................................................................................... 7
2.2.1
3.1
4
Block description ....................................................................................... 3
MTTF ..................................................................................................... 19
Import / Export Information ....................................................................... 20
Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 21
8.1
Hardware .................................................................................................... 21
8.2
Device Driver .............................................................................................. 21
Contact Information ..................................................................... 22
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10 Appendix A - List of Figures and tables......................................... 24
Appendix B - Revision History ............................................................ 25
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Installation
2.1 Example Applications and Configurations
2.1.1 Wiring
Insert the A-plug into an available USB Host or Hub port. Insert the mini B-plug into the mini Breceptacle on the USB-COM485-PLUS4.
DTE Pin Number
1
Expected Connect Signal
Signal Name
DATA- = Transmit/Receive
Data, negative polarity
Also Terminator 2
DATAPin 2 of 120R Terminating Resistor. Only Required if the USBCOM485-PLUS4 is the first or last device in a multi-drop RS485
System, to meet RS485 Termination Requirements.
2
DATA+ = Transmit/Receive
DATA+
Data, positive polarity
3
Terminator 1
Pin 1 of 120R Terminating Resistor. Only Required if the USBCOM485-PLUS4 is the first or last device in a multi-drop RS485
System, to meet RS485 Termination Requirements.
4
N/A
N/A
5
GND = signal ground
GND
6
N/A
N/A
7
echo disable terminal 1
Local echo function control. Connect pin7 and pin 8 can disable
the local echo function. The local echo is enabled by default.
8
echo disable terminal 2
Local echo function control. Connect pin7 and pin 8 can disable
the local echo function. The local echo is enabled by default.
9
PWR = +5V DC output
PWR
Table 2.1 – RS485 DTE to DCE connection
Figure 2.1 USB-COM485-PLUS4 Termination resistor.
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Figure 2.2 USB-COM485-PLUS4 echo disable
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2.2 Device Driver Installation
The USB-COM485-PLUS4 module drivers are available for download from:
www.ftdichip.com
2.2.1 Microsoft Windows
With the device drivers being Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL) certified, they are also available
through download directly from the Microsoft® Windows® Update service. This is the best choice when
connecting the USB-COM485-PLUS4 to a computer running Windows Vista. Additional installation options
are noted below:
Installation Executable shown on Windows XP
1) Login to your system as Administrator, or a user with Administrator rights.
2) Prior to connecting the USB-COM485-PLUS4 to the USB Host or Hub port, download the latest
device driver version from the FTDIChip web site.
3) Run this executable to install the device drivers.
4) Connect the USB-COM485-PLUS4 to your computer. A notification will appear near the task bar
indicating that new hardware has been installed and is ready for use. It is normal if this notice
appears twice.
Figure 2.3 - Hardware Ready
Windows Update shown on Windows XP
You must have an active Internet connection and the Windows Update Service enabled.
1) Connect the USB-COM485-PLUS4 to your USB Host or Hub.
2) The “Found New Hardware” Wizard will appear. The first dialog should ask whether it is
acceptable to use the Windows Update Service to find the device driver.
Figure 2.4 – Found New Hardware Wizard
3) Select one of the “Yes” choices and click “Next”.
4) The following screen appears:
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Figure 2.5 – Automatic Install
5) Wait while the driver is found, downloaded, and installed. This step may take a couple minutes.
6) After the files are found and installed, click “Finish” to complete the installation.
Figure 2.6 - Complete Hardware Installation
7) Steps 2 through 6 will repeat. The first time installs the basic USB Serial Converter in the USB
device tree. The second time installs the Virtual COM Port layer in the Ports tree and assigns the
COM port number. You must install the Virtual COM Port layer four times, because the USBCOM485-Plus4 has four Virtual COM Ports.
8) When both portions of the device driver have been installed successfully, the following message
will appear, indicating that the device is ready.
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Figure 2.7 - Hardware Ready
COM Port Assignment
Next, to determine which COM port has been assigned, open the Windows Device Manager from the
System Control Panel.
Figure 2.8 - Device Manager
Click on the Plus “+” sign next to the Ports tree and Universal Serial Bus controllers tree to list the
available USB device. You will see four additional “USB Serial Port”, followed by a COMn assignment.
And four additional “USB Serial Converter A” ,“USB Serial Converter B” ,“USB Serial Converter C” and
“USB Serial Converter D”.
Figure 2.9 - COM Port and USB Device name Assignment
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To determine which COM port has been assigned to Converter A, B, C or D, the cursor point to the USB
Serial Port (COM5), (COM6), (COM7), (COM8), then right-click on it and select “Properties”, it shows their
relationship to the Converter A, B, C or D.
In the figure below, the Converter A is assigned to COM5, Converter B is assigned to COM6, Converter C
is assigned to COM7 and Converter D is assigned to COM8.
Figure 2.10 – COM Port Assignment and Proterties
Use this COM port number with your application software in order to access the USB-COM485-PLUS4.
If an application requires use of a different COM port number, the assignment may be changed through
the Advanced Driver Options settings.
From the above “Properties”, click on the “Port Settings” tab.
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Figure 2.11 - Settings Tab
Then click on the “Advanced…” button.
Figure 2.12 - Advanced Options
This will display the various advanced settings. Note the COM port assignment in the upper left. Clicking
on the drop-down list will display the available port numbers. Select one that is not in use and click OK
on each dialog box to activate the selection. Windows will remember this COM port number.
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2.2.2 Mac OS X, Linux, Windows CE
Device drivers and FTDI installation guides for Mac OS X, Linux and Windows CE are available for
download on the FTDIChip web sites. Follow the respective FTDI installation guides for the chosen
operating system.
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Connections
3.1 External Connectors
3.1.1 USB
The USB-COM485-PLUS4 is a downstream USB 2.0 Device. A standard USB “mini B” receptacle is
mounted inside the USB-COM485-PLUS4 to facilitate connection to an upstream USB Host or Hub.
Pin Number
Pin Type
Description
1
Power
2
Bidirectional
D– = USB data signal, negative polarity
3
Bidirectional
D+ = USB data signal, positive polarity
4
ID
5
Ground
Shield
Case Ground
VBUS = USB Power provided from upstream USB Host or Hub
No connected
GND = USB signal ground
Drain = typically connected to the host PC case
Table 3.1 – USB " mini B" Receptacle Pin-Out
3.1.2 RS485
The RS485 ports are configured as Data Terminal Equipment (DTE), with a 9-contact D-Sub Pin
connector. Pin assignments are according to TIA/EIA-485. In addition, pin9 of DB9 provides +5VDC to
an external device with a maximum current draw of 450mA once the USB-COM485-PLUS4 has been
enumerated by the system.
Pin Number
Pin Type
1
Description
DATA-
Input/Output
Pin 2 of 120R Terminating Resistor. Only Required if the USBCOM485-PLUS4 is the first or last device in a multi-drop RS485
System, to meet RS485 Termination Requirements.
2
Input/Output
DATA+
3
Input
Pin 1 of 120R Terminating Resistor. Only Required if the USBCOM485-PLUS4 is the first or last device in a multi-drop RS485
System, to meet RS485 Termination Requirements.
4
N/A
N/A
5
GND = signal ground
GND
6
N/A
N/A
7
Input
Local echo function control input pin. Connect pin7 and pin 8
can disable the local echo function. The local echo is enabled
by default.
8
Output
Local echo function control output pin. Connect pin7 and pin 8
can disable the local echo function. The local echo is enabled
by default.
9
PWR = +5V DC output
PWR
Table 3.2 – DE-9P RS485 Pin-Out
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Electrical details
4.1 USB
Parameter
Description
Minimum
Typical
Maximum
Units
Conditions
*Present when USB
USB_VCC
Input Power Voltage*
4.25
5.0*
5.25
V
cable is attached and
USB Host or Hub
powered.
***Does not include
Icc
USB current***
30
50
mA
power supplied to
external device
connected to pin 9
Table 4.1 - USB Electrical Details
4.2 RS485
Parameter
Vtrans
Vrec
ESD HBM
Description
Transmitter output
voltage swing
Receiver input voltage
range
Minimum
Typical
Maximum
2
-7
N/A
+12
±15
Units
Conditions
V
RL = 50R CL = 50pF
V
RL = 50R CL = 50pF
KV
For all RS-485 Inputs
and Outputs pin
Table 4.2 – RS485 Electrical Details
4.3 Power Output
The USB-COM485-PLUS4 provides +5V DC for an external device that requires power on pin9 of DB9.
The maximum allowable current is 500mA, including the circuitry of the USB-COM485-PLUS4 itself. Up to
250mA (total output on all 4 ports) may be used by the external device. The +5V output is only enabled
when the USB interface is not in suspend.
Parameter
Description
Minimum
Typical
Maximum
Units
Conditions
USB interface is not in
IO
Output Power Current
0
250
mA
SUSPEND. This is the
total current available
on all 4 ports
Table 4.3 - Power Output for USB-COM485-PLUS4
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Mechanical Details
5.1 Module Mechanical Dimensions
Dimensions are in mm. The height of the module is dominated by the 4 D-type connectors and stands
12.8mm +/- 1mm. The D-type pins protrude below the PCB by 2.54mm +/-1mm
Figure 5.1 - USB-COM485-PLUS4 PCB Dimensions
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Physical Environment Details
6.1 Storage
Parameter
T
Description
Minimum
Storage Temperature
Range
Typical
-65
Maximum
+150
Units
Conditions
o
C
Table 6.1 - Storage Temperature
6.2 Operating
Parameter
T
Description
Minimum
Operating Temperature
Range
–40
Typical
Maximum
+85
Units
o
C
Conditions
5% to 95% RH,
non condensing
Table 6.2 - Operating Temperature
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Environmental Approvals & Declarations
7.1 EMI Compatibility
FCC and CE
The USB-COM485-PLUS4 has been tested to be compliant with both FCC Part 15 Subpart B and European
EMC Directive.
NOTE: This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference,
in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
7.2 Safety
The USB-COM485-PLUS4 is defined as Limited Power Supply (LPS) device, with operating voltages under
60VDC.
7.3 Environmental
The USB-COM485-PLUS4 is a lead-free device that complies with the following environmental directives:
RoHS, WEEE, REACH, PFOS and DecaBDE.
7.4 Reliability
The USB-COM485-PLUS4 is designed as a robust USB-Serial module for use in many environments.
There are no user-serviceable parts. Any failure will require a replacement of the unit.
7.4.1 MTTF
The Mean Time To Failure is calculated at TBD hours.
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7.5 Import / Export Information
Import / Export Information
Country of Origin
China
Harmonized Code
TBD
Product Description
USB to RS485 Development Module, Four COM PortS
USA ECCN
EAR99 – No License Required
Table 7.1 - Import / Export Information
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Troubleshooting
8.1 Hardware
Cables are the most common sources of trouble with external devices.
Check the following:
-
USB cable is properly inserted at both ends
-
Computer power is ON
-
Computer is not in Sleep or Standby
-
If a USB Hub is used, be sure it is set for “Self-Powered” operation
-
If a USB Hub is used, be sure all cables are properly inserted
-
If all the above are OK, the Yellow LED should be lit, indicating the device has been recognized by the
USB subsystem.
RS485 cables – check the following:
-
Check for specific handshake requirements of your RS485 peripheral.
-
Because there is not handshake signals, ensure the application is set to “No Hardware Handshake”,
or equivalent.
-
Test the port with a loop-back connector. Connect DATA+ to DATA+, DATA- to DATA-. Use a simple
terminal program to check that data is transmitted and received.
8.2 Device Driver
Ensure the latest device driver is in use. See www.ftdichip.com
If other devices with FTDI chips are installed in the system, check with all manufacturers of these devices
for the latest device drivers.
See the FTDI installation guides for additional details: http://ftdichip.com/Documents/InstallGuides.htm
Common Windows Device Driver Troubles:
DEVICE TIMES OUT: The default settings of the device driver assume typical data transfers of
hundreds to thousands or more bytes at a given time. Some applications, such as a GPS device,
only send data in short packets, often only a few bytes. If this is the case, it may be necessary
to adjust the driver buffer size and/or latency timer to smaller values. These values can be
adjusted through the Advanced driver options as noted in Figure 2.13. The buffer size can be
reduced to 64 bytes. The latency timer can be set as low as 2ms. A setting of 1ms will cause
unnecessary USB traffic and could adversely affect data transmission.
ERRATIC MOUSE POINTER: The device driver defaults to query an attached device to find out
whether it is a mouse or modem, consistent with native COM port operation. Some RS485
peripherals constantly send short packets of data, causing the host system to “think” a mouse or
modem has been attached. These short packets will interfere with normal mouse operation
causing the pointer to jump around the screen. If this happens, disconnect the RS485 device and
uncheck the Serial Enumerator option, also found on the Advanced driver options screen in Figure
2.13.
COM PORT IN USE: Windows keeps track of all COM port assignments. If multiple FTDIChip
products have been connected to a single system, the COM port number will increase, even if the
other devices are not attached. If the higher COM port assignments are not acceptable for the
application, known unused COM port numbers should be uninstalled according to the FTDI
installation guide: http://ftdichip.com/Documents/InstallGuides.htm.
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Contact Information
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USB-COM485-PLUS4 Datasheet
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Clearance No.: FTDI# 108
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10 Appendix A - List of Figures and tables
List of Figures:
Figure 1.1 USB-COM485-PLUS4 ..................................................................................................................... 1
Figure 1.2 USB-COM485-PLUS4 Block Diagram .......................................................................................... 3
Figure 2.1 USB-COM485-PLUS4 Termination resistor................................................................................. 7
Figure 2.2 USB-COM485-PLUS4 echo disable .............................................................................................. 8
Figure 2.3 - Hardware Ready .......................................................................................................................... 9
Figure 2.4 – Found New Hardware Wizard .................................................................................................... 9
Figure 2.5 – Automatic Install ....................................................................................................................... 10
Figure 2.6 - Complete Hardware Installation .............................................................................................. 10
Figure 2.7 - Hardware Ready ........................................................................................................................ 11
Figure 2.8 - Device Manager ......................................................................................................................... 11
Figure 2.9 - COM Port and USB Device name Assignment ....................................................................... 11
Figure 2.10 – COM Port Assignment and Proterties .................................................................................. 12
Figure 2.11 - Settings Tab ............................................................................................................................. 13
Figure 2.12 - Advanced Options ................................................................................................................... 13
Figure 5.1 - USB-COM485-PLUS4 PCB Dimensions .................................................................................. 17
List of tables:
Table 1.1 – LED Description ........................................................................................................................... 2
Table 1.2 - Performance Figures .................................................................................................................... 4
Table 1.3 - Ordering Information .................................................................................................................... 4
Table 2.1 – RS485 DTE to DCE connection ................................................................................................... 7
Table 3.1 – USB " mini B" Receptacle Pin-Out ........................................................................................... 15
Table 3.2 – DE-9P RS485 Pin-Out ................................................................................................................. 15
Table 4.1 - USB Electrical Details ................................................................................................................. 16
Table 4.2 – RS485 Electrical Details ............................................................................................................ 16
Table 4.3 - Power Output for USB-COM485-PLUS4 ................................................................................... 16
Table 6.1 - Storage Temperature .................................................................................................................. 18
Table 6.2 - Operating Temperature .............................................................................................................. 18
Table 7.1 - Import / Export Information ........................................................................................................ 20
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Appendix B - Revision History
Version 1.0
First release
Version 1.1
Modified the description of Echo function
Version 1.2
Edited Section 1.3.1, Removed the statement
“A standard “A to B” cable is provided”
14th September 2009
24th January 2010
12th April 2010
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