VELBUS RS232-USB INTERFACE

Description

Module with USB/RS232 interface that can be used to configure and control, via a computer, Velleman modules for industrial automation and home automation working with the Velbus system. The USB interface can be used for simple connections, while the RS232 interface is for long-distance connections or for creating custom applications. For most Velbus modules, the communication protocol can be downloaded to your product. All connections between the PC and the VELBUS system are galvanically isolated. DIN rail mounting. To download the “Velbus Timer Application” manual, click here.

VELBUS LINK SOFTWARE

FEATURES:

• Galvanic isolation between the computer and the VELBUS system
• Velbus:
  – compatible with VELBUS 16.6kbps protocol
  – short-circuit protection for power and bus
  – automatic recovery after bus error
• USB:
  – USB indication LED
  – USB V2.0 compatible (speed 12 Mb/s)
  – uses standard Microsoft Windows ‘usbser.sys’ driver
• RS232:
  – full duplex RS232C PC communication
• Velbuslink: free download Version 8.0
  – create a custom label for each module and channel
  – link output module with button(s)
  – simulation button
  – velbus traffic log information window
  – configuration of input and output modules
  – LCD screen label setup
  – backup utility for your system
  – includes tutorial in several languages
  – compatible with: Microsoft® Vista®, Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows® 2000

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Velbus:
  – 2 wires for VELBUS data communication and 2 wires for power
  – data transfer 16.6 kbit/s
  – short-circuit proof (towards positive or negative of power supply)
  – auto recovery after 25 seconds in case of bus error
  – receive buffer for 5 commands
  – signals when receive buffer is full or ready to receive
  – bus error and bus active indication
  – reception indication when buffer is full or free for reception
• USB:
  – USB V2.0 compatible
  – RS232 emulation over the USB bus
  – receive buffer for 5 commands
  – Uses the standard Microsoft® Windows® “usbser.sys” driver.