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Product Name: USB-to-Serial Edgeport

Product Description

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

Since flexibility and scalability are key, the Edgeport is available in a variety of form factors with options to meet your specific application requirements:
1, 2, 4, 8, or 16 serial ports 
Additional USB or parallel ports 
Powered USB ports (see USB Plus Series) 
DB-9, DB-25, RJ-45 connectors 
RS-232, -422, -422/485 or RS-232/422/485 MEI
(software selectable) 
Compact versions 
Rugged metal enclosures 
Rack-mountable versions 
Captive (attached) cables 

Edgeport offers unmatched operating system support, including Windows NT 4.0, NT Embedded, XP, XP Embedded, Server 2003, CE, 2000, Me, 98, SE, 95; Sun Solaris; and Linux. Reliable performance and feature-rich design make Edgeport ideal for point-of-sale, mobile computing, industrial automation, or any mission-critical application.

Features 

USB 1.0 and 1.1 compatible; backwards compatibility for 2.0 

USB-IF certified 

Plug and Play 

Baud rate: to 230 Kbps 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 

1-meter USB cable included (unless otherwise specified) 

Bulk packaging and customized cabling options 

Multiple models available for maximum flexibility and scalability 

Edgeport Serial 
• 1/2/4/8/16 RS-232 serial ports
• DB-9, DB-25, RJ-45 connectors
• Models with onboard USB hub (four ports)

Edgeport Compact 
• Models with DB-9 connectors
- 2 RS-232 serial ports
- 2 RS-232 serial, 2 USB ports 
• Captive 2-meter cable for secure connection in rugged environments like mobile computing
• Smaller form factor and lower cost per port than standard Edgeport

Edgeport Industrial 
• 1/2/4/8 serial ports with DB-9 connectors
• RS-232, -422 and -422/485 models
• Software selectable RS-232/422/485 MEI models

Edgeport Metal 
• 2/4 serial ports with DB-9 connectors
• Aluminum chassis
• Designed for rugged environments like emergency vehicles and restaurant kitchens
• Rack mount brackets for added security

Edgeport Multi-Interface 
• Models with DB-9 connectors
- 2 RS-232 serial; 1 parallel printer port
- 4 USB, 2 RS-232 serial, 1 parallel printer port
• Ideal for workstations or thin clients

Edgeport USB Plus 
• 4 powered USB, 2 RS-232 serial ports with DB-9 connectors
• Connect standard USB, powered USB and legacy serial devices to one box
• Cable locking mechanisms ensure secure connection for peripheral devices
• Part of Digi’s USB Plus Series (visit website for more information)

Edgeport/E USB Ethernet Adapter 
• USB to RJ-45
• Add a PC or laptop to a 10/100Base-T Ethernet in minutes
• Data transfer rates up to 10 Mbps
• Bus-powered


Environmental 

Ambient temperature: 32º F to 131º F (0º C to 55º C) 

Relative humidity: 0% to 95% (non-condensing) 


Operating Systems 

Windows® XP, Windows XP Embedded 

Windows NT® 4.0, Windows NT Embedded 

Windows CE 

Windows 2000 

Windows Me 

Windows 98/SE 

Windows 95 

Windows Server™ 2003 

Linux 

Sun Solaris (SPARC) 


Regulatory Approvals 

FCC Part 15, Class B 

CE 

EN55022 

EN55024 

EN60950 

UL 1950 

CSA 2.2 No. 950 

IEC-950 


Power Requirements 

External power supply not required for models without USB ports (USB-powered) 

Models with USB ports (Edgeport/421, 416, 412, 42+) ship with plug-mounted power supply: 120/230VAC 60/50 Hz at 5VDC @ 3 Amps max 


Dimensions 

Edgeport/1

• Length: 3.15 in (8.00 cm)
• Width: 1.75 in (4.40 cm)
• Height: 0.80 in (2.03 cm)

Edgeport/1i

• Length: 3.15 in (8.00 cm)
• Width: 7.75 in (4.40 cm)
• Height: 0.80 in (2.03 cm)

Edgeport/2

• Length: 7.20 in (18.29 cm)
• Width: 4.35 in (11.05 cm)
• Height: 1.03 in (2.61 cm)

Edgeport/2i

• Length: 7.20 in (18.29 cm)
• Width: 4.35 in (11.05 cm)
• Height: 1.03 in (2.61 cm)

Edgeport/2c

• Length: 3.94 in (10.00 cm)
• Width: 2.38 in (6.04 cm)
• Height: 1.00 in (2.54 cm)

Edgeport/2m

• Length: 7.20 in (18.29 cm)
• Width: 4.35 in (11.05 cm)
• Height: 1.03 in (2.61 cm)

Edgeport/4

• Length: 7.20 in (18.29 cm)
• Width: 4.35 in (11.05 cm)
• Height: 1.03 in (2.61 cm)

Edgeport/4m

• Length: 7.20 in (18.29 cm)
• Width: 4.35 in (11.05 cm)
• Height: 1.03 in (2.61 cm)

Edgeport/4s MEI

• Length: 7.20 in (18.29 cm)
• Width: 4.35 in (11.05 cm)
• Height: 1.03 in (2.61 cm)

Edgeport/4/DB-25

• Length: 7.20 in (18.29 cm)
• Width: 4.35 in (11.05 cm)
• Height: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)

Edgeport/8

• Length: 7.20 in (18.29 cm)
• Width: 4.35 in (11.05 cm)
• Height: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)

Edgeport/8/DB-25

• Length: 17.00 in (43.12 cm)
• Width: 5.00 in (12.79 cm)
• Height: 1.80 in (4.53 cm)

Edgeport/8r

• Length: 7.20 in (18.29 cm)
• Width: 4.35 in (11.05 cm)
• Height: 1.03 in (2.62 cm)

Edgeport/8s MEI

• Length: 7.20 in (18.29 cm)
• Width: 4.35 in (11.05 cm)
• Height: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)

Edgeport/8im

• Length: 8.00 in (20.32 cm)
• Width: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)
• Height: 2.00 in (5.08 cm)

Edgeport/21

• Length: 7.20 in (18.29 cm)
• Width: 4.35 in (11.05 cm)
• Height: 1.03 in (2.61 cm)

Edgeport/22c

• Length: 3.94 in (10.00 cm)
• Width: 2.38 in (6.04 cm)
• Height: 1.00 in (2.54 cm)

Edgeport/416

• Length: 17.00 in (43.12 cm)
• Width: 5.00 in (12.70 cm)
• Height: 1.80 in (4.53 cm)

Edgeport/416/DB-25

• Length: 17.00 in (43.13 cm)
• Width: 5.00 in (12.70 cm)
• Height: 1.80 in (4.53 cm)

Edgeport/421

• Length: 7.20 in (18.29 cm)
• Width: 4.35 in (11.05 cm)
• Height: 1.03 in (2.61 cm)


Applications 

Retail/POS 

Mobile computing 

Medical 

Financial 

Hospitality 

Industrial automation

Company Details

Digi International® was founded in 1985 as DigiBoard. The Company went public as Digi International in 1989 and is traded on the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol DGII. Digi® employs more than 500 people worldwide. We are headquartered in... more