A200 Sensor to PC Interface

Overview

The A200 is a USB to serial adapter. It provides an easy way to interface with, and provide power to, many of our sensors with serial interfaces. This device is typically used to configure sensors using the Device Configuration Utility (DevConfig). Some sensors, such as our CS450-series and CS650-series sensors, use this interface for configuration and operating system updates.

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Detailed Description

The A200 is a USB to serial adapter. It is powered by USB. The USB interface connector is Type B. The serial interface is a 4 pin spring terminal block accepting 16 to 28 AWG wires. The terminal block provides ground, transmit, receive, and 12V.

Serial communications are not true RS-232, but instead are RS-232 logic at 0 to 5 Vdc electrical levels. Receive is RS-232 tolerant. The amount of current supply by the 12 V output is limited to less than 170 mA.

Specifications

Dimensions 13.97 x 10.16 x 5.08 cm (5.5 x 4.0 x 2.0 in.)
Weight 90.72 g (0.2 lb)

Compatibility

Please note: The following shows notable compatibility information. It is not a comprehensive list of all compatible products.

Sensors

Product Compatible Note
CS450-L (retired)
CS451
CS455-L (retired)
CS456
CS650
CS655

Downloads

A200 Sensor Interface USB Driver v.2.08.28 (1.64 MB) 05-03-2013

A200 Sensor to PC Interface USB Drivers for the Windows operating system.  32 and 64 bit support for Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP.

Note: Drivers should be loaded before plugging the A200 into the computer.