Edgeport

USB-to-Serial Converter. Easy out-of-the-box solution for I/O expansion
Anewtech Systems Serial USB Connectivity Edgeport Digi InternationalEdgeport
  • Add 1, 2, 4, 8, or 16 serial ports to a PC or thin client in minutes
  • RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 serial ports (software selectable)
  • USB plug-n-play alternative to PCI cards
  • Galvanic isolated, industrial and compact models
  • Rack-mount options
Datasheet
Product Specification
ItemEdgeport SerialEdgeport Industrial
Interfaces (Varies by Model)
Serial Ports1, 4, 8 or 161, 4 or 8
Serial TypeRS-232RS-422/485, software selectable RS-422/485
Serial ConnectorDB-9, DB-25DB-9
Serial Data Rate230 Kbps per port simultaneously230 Kbps per port simultaneously
Downstream USB Ports2 (16-port models only)0
Features
USBUSB 1.0 and USB 1.1 compatible; backwards compatibility for USB 2.0 and USB 3.0; USB-IF certified; Plug and Play
LEDsLED displays device status and COM port activity
Operating SystemsWindows Server® 2019, Windows Server® 2016, Windows Server 2012, Windows 10®, Windows 8.1®,Windows 7®; Linux®
Cables1-meter USB cable1-meter USB cable
Other (General)Automatic port reacquisition; COM port assignments maintained across reboots; Full hardware and software flow control; No additional IRQ or memory address requirements; Low power consumption; Rack mountable; Hot-swappable
Other (Model-Specific)N/AN/A
Power Requirements
Power SupplyExternal power supply not required for models without USB ports (USB powered); 
Models with USB ports (Edgeport/216) ship with power supply: 100/240 VAC 60/50 Hz at 5 VDC @ 3 Amps max
Environmental
Operating Temperature0° C to 55° C (32° F to 131° F)0° C to 55° C (32° F to 131° F)
Relative Humidity0% to 95% (non-condensing)0% to 95% (non-condensing)
Approvals
SafetyEN60950, UL 1950, CSA 2.2 No. 950, IEC 950
Emissions/ImmunityCE, FCC Part 15, Class B, EN55022, EN55024
Anewtech Digi-Edgeport Digi International USB Connectivity

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


Edgeport USB-to-serial converters offer an easy Plug and Play solution for COM port expansion. An external box alternative to PCI cards, Edgeport connects serial devices to a PC or server's USB port, eliminating the need to open the chassis, reconfigure and reboot. Simply plug in the Edgeport and in minutes gain up to 16 serial ports to connect bar-code scanners, printers, or any serial peripheral device.

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.

Designed for mission-critical enterprise applications, 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; software-selectable RS-232/422/485 models to connect any type of serial device to one box; models with galvanic isolated ports for extended electrical safety; and DB-9 or DB-25 connectors to meet cabling requirements.

Ordering Information

ItemDescriptionPart Number
Edgeport Serial
Edgeport/11 RS-232 serial DB-9301-1001-11
Edgeport1 port RS-232 DB-9 to USB Converter with captive 2 meter USB cable301-1001-15
Edgeport/44 RS-232 serial DB-9EP-USB-4
Edgeport/44 RS-232 serial DB-25EP-USB-4-D25
Edgeport/88 RS-232 serial DB-9EP-USB-8
Edgeport/88 RS-232 serial DB-25EP-USB-8-D25
Edgeport/2162 USB; 16 RS-232 serial DB-9EP-USB-216
Edgeport Industrial
Edgeport/1i1 RS-422/485 serial DB-9301-1001-31
Edgeport/4s4 RS-232/422/485 serial DB-9; software selectableEP-USB-4S
Edgeport/8s8 RS-232/422/485 serial DB-9; software selectableEP-USB-8S