Edgeport
USB-to-Serial Converters
Edgeport offers a simple solution for converting USB to Serial
An easy out-of-the-box solution for I/O expansion is available in a wide variety of configurations for maximum flexibility and scalability.
Digi 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 and USB 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-the-cable” solutions for notebook expansion; software-selectable RS-232/422/485 models to connect any type of serial device to one box; and DB-9 or DB-25 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.
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Key Features
- Add 1, 4, 8, or 16 serial ports to a PC, thin client, or server in minutes
- USB Plug and Play alternative to PCI cards
- Designed for peripheral device connectivity in retail stations, self check-out systems, emergency vehicles, kiosks, ATMs, and more
- Software selectable MEI and industrial models
- Low total cost of ownership with external, user-installable solution
- Options for RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 serial ports (software selectable) and rack-mount capability
How it Works
Digi Edgeport Applications
- Anywhere USB ports needed to be converted to Serial and require industrial grade
Product Specifications
| Specifications | Edgeport Serial | Edgeport Industrial |
| Interfaces (Varies by Model) | ||
| Serial Ports | 1, 4, 8 or 16 | 1, 4 or 8 |
| Serial Type | RS-232 | RS-422/485, software selectable RS-232/422/485 |
| Serial Connector | DB-9, DB-25 | DB-9 |
| Serial Data Rate | 230 Kbps per port simultaneously | 230 Kbps per port simultaneously |
| Downstream USB Ports | 2 (16-port models only) | 0 |
| Features | ||
| USB | USB 1.0 and USB 1.1 compatible; backwards compatibility for USB 2.0 and USB 3.0; USB-IF certified; Plug and Play | |
| LEDs | LED displays device status and COM port activity | |
| Operating Systems | Windows Server® 2019, Windows Server® 2016, Windows Server 2012, Windows 10®, Windows 8.1®,Windows 7®; Linux® | |
| Cables | 1-meter USB cable | 1-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/A | N/A |
| Power Requirements | ||
| Power Supply | External 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 |
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| Environmental | ||
| Operating Temperature | 0° C to 55° C (32° F to 131° F) | 0° C to 55° C (32° F to 131° F) |
| Relative Humidity | 0% to 95% (non-condensing) | 0% to 95% (non-condensing) |
| Approvals | ||
| Safety | EN60950, UL 1950, CSA 2.2 No. 950, IEC 950 | |
| Emissions/Immunity | CE, FCC Part 15, Class B, EN55022, EN55024 | |
Edgeport/1, Edgeport/1i - Front
Edgeport/1, Edgeport/1i - Back
Edgeport/1, with 2-Meter Captive Cable
Edgeport/4, Edgeport/4s MEI
Edgeport/4/DB-25
Edgeport/8, Edgeport/8s MEI
Edgeport/8/DB-25 - Front
Edgeport/8/DB-25 - Back
Edgeport/216 - Front
Edgeport/216 - Back
DATASHEETS
Data Sheet: Digi Edgeport - Industrial USB to Serial Converter
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