Difference between revisions of "SimpleMotion V2 USB adapter"
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| − | SimpleMotion V2 USB adapter (USB-SMV2) is a usb device that acts as a bridge between USB port and [[SimpleMotion V2]] RS485 based field bus. By technology point of view USB-SMV2 is a USB to RS485 serial converter with RJ45 connector. | + | SimpleMotion V2 USB adapter (SMV2USB or USB-SMV2) is a usb device that acts as a bridge between USB port and [[SimpleMotion V2]] RS485 based field bus. By technology point of view USB-SMV2 is a USB to RS485 serial converter with RJ45 connector. |
| − | + | SMV2USB is the recommended RS485 interface to connect SimpleMotion V2 based drives (such as [[Argon (servo drive)|Argon]]) to [[Granity]] configuration software. | |
| − | USB | + | ==Drivers== |
| + | In most cases operating system detects the [[SimpleMotion V2 USB adapter]] as USB serial port and is able to install drivers automatically. However, if not download VCP (Virtual COM Port) drivers from [http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm this page]. The recommended package for Windows is the setup executable ([http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/CDM/CDM20830_Setup.exe direct link]). | ||
| + | ==Availability== | ||
| + | The adapter is available for purchase at [[Granite Devices web shop]]. | ||
| + | ==Alternatives== | ||
| + | Device with similar functionality can be built from commonly available parts. For guide, see [[DIY SimpleMotion V2 adapter]]. | ||
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| + | [[Category:Hardware]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:59, 17 September 2015
SimpleMotion V2 USB adapter (SMV2USB or USB-SMV2) is a usb device that acts as a bridge between USB port and SimpleMotion V2 RS485 based field bus. By technology point of view USB-SMV2 is a USB to RS485 serial converter with RJ45 connector.
SMV2USB is the recommended RS485 interface to connect SimpleMotion V2 based drives (such as Argon) to Granity configuration software.
Drivers[edit | edit source]
In most cases operating system detects the SimpleMotion V2 USB adapter as USB serial port and is able to install drivers automatically. However, if not download VCP (Virtual COM Port) drivers from this page. The recommended package for Windows is the setup executable (direct link).
Availability[edit | edit source]
The adapter is available for purchase at Granite Devices web shop.
Alternatives[edit | edit source]
Device with similar functionality can be built from commonly available parts. For guide, see DIY SimpleMotion V2 adapter.
