prd_usb_edgeport

Product catalog summary

Overview: Edgeport USB-to-serial converters provide instant I/O expansion for peripheral device connectivity, serving as an external alternative to PCI cards. They allow for easy addition of serial, USB, or parallel ports to PCs, servers, or thin clients without the need for system reconfiguration or rebooting. Edgeport is available in various configurations to ensure flexibility and scalability, catering to different application needs such as compact form factors, rugged metal enclosures, and models with galvanic isolated ports.

Features/Benefits: Edgeport converters offer a feature-rich design with high reliability and extensive operating system support, making them suitable for mission-critical enterprise applications. Key features include the ability to add 1, 2, 4, 8, or 16 serial ports quickly, multi-interface options, low total cost of ownership, and compatibility with Windows NT and Windows NT Embedded systems through EdgeUSB technology.

Target Applications: Edgeport converters are ideal for use in retail/POS, industrial automation, and medical/healthcare sectors. They support various interfaces and configurations, including RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 serial types, with options for DB-9, DB-25, or RJ-45 connectors.

Specifications: The converters support USB 1.0 and 1.1, with backward compatibility for USB 2.0, and are USB-IF certified. They feature tri-state LEDs for device status and COM port activity, and support a wide range of operating systems including multiple versions of Windows, Linux, and Sun Solaris. Additional features include automatic port reacquisition, full hardware and software flow control, and low power consumption.

Environmental and Regulatory: Edgeport converters operate within a temperature range of 0°C to 55°C and a relative humidity of 0% to 95% (non-condensing). They comply with safety standards such as EN60950 and UL 1950, and meet emissions/immunity standards like CE and FCC Part 15 Class B.

Support and Warranty: Digi International offers expert technical support and a five-year warranty for Edgeport products, ensuring customer confidence and satisfaction.

Catalog excerpts

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. 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. Edgeport is available in multiple configurations for maximum flexibility and scalability. Choose from compact form factors for space-prohibitive applications; single port “bump-in-thecable” solutions for notebook expansion; software-selectable RS-232/422/485 models to connect any type of serial device to one box; metal enclosures for rugged applications; models with galvanic isolated ports for extended electrical safety; and DB-9, DB-25 or RJ-45 connectors to meet cabling requirements. Feature-rich design, reliability and unmatched operating system support make Edgeport USB-to-serial converters ideal for mission-critical enterprise applications. Application Highlight POS Connectivity PC Touch Screen Monitor ® Edgeport /8 /8 rt po ge Ed le du ion Mo ans B Exp US RS-232 Serial tem Sys us Stat USB Bar-Code Scanner Check Voucher Modem Receipt Printer Pole Display Credit Card Reader Features/Benefits • Add 1, 2, 4, 8 or 16 serial ports to a PC, thin client or server in minutes • Designed for peripheral device connectivity in retail stations, self check-out systems, emergency vehicles, kiosks, ATMs and more Target Applications • Multi-interface, software selectable MEI, galvanic isolated, industrial, compact and metal models • Low total cost of ownership with external, user- installable solution Industrial Automation Retail/POS Medical/Healthcare • EdgeUSB technology makes it possible to use Digi’s USB products on Windows NT and Windows NT Embedded systems www.digi.com

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*Driver support provided by Linux USB maintainers. **Driver support provided by Sun.

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*Driver support provided by Linux USB maintainers. **Driver support provided by Sun.

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* 19.0 in (48.26 cm) with optional rack mount ears Visit www.digi.com for part numbers. Video Camera Credit Card Reader Money Dispenser DIGI SERVICE AND SUPPORT - You can purchase with confidence knowing that Digi is here to support you with expert technical support and a strong five-year warranty, www.digi.com/support Digi International Digi International Digi International Digi International Digi International Digi International All rights reserved. Digi, Digi International, the Digi logo, Edgeport and Watchport are trademarks or registered trademarks of Digi International Inc. in inTOCaigi.COITI...

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