Main features

COM-KG
USB Communication Converter

• Serial communication converter between USB and RKC loader communication or USB and RS-485/RS-422A.

　Supported OS: Windows 7, 　Windows 10, Windows 11
　Connectable models: Various 　control devices from RKC

Configuration data management software (PROTEM2) is available.

Please note that Shop RKC America, our online store, is exclusively available for

customers residing in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Main specification

USB communication function

• Interface: Based on USB Ver. 2.0
• Communication speed: Full speed (12 Mbps)
• Connection: Connected by universal USB cable (Mini-B connector)
• Power source method: Bus power (The power is supplied from the USB port on the personal computer side)
• Supported  OS:

Windows 7(32bit and 64bit editions)
Windows 10(32bit and 64bit editions)
Windows 11

Serial communication function

• Interface:

Based on RS-485, EIA standard
Based on RS-422A, EIA standard

• Communication speed: 2400 bps, 4800 bps, 9600 bps, 19200 bps, 38400 bps, 57600 bps, 115200 bps
• Protocol: Protocol depends on application of the personal computer side
• Number of connecting controllers: Maximum 31 controllers (RS-485/RS-422A)
• Termination resistor: Built-in termination resistor (120Ω)

General specifications

• Power supply voltage: 5 VDC±5% (Supplied by USB bus cable)
  ＊USB powered function is only available while using RKC Loader Communication without USB hubs (Low power type)
• Current consumption:

200 mA max. (While using RKC Loader Communication with USB powered function)
100 mA max. (While using Serial Communication)

• Allowable ambient temperature range: -10 to +55 ℃
• Weight: Approx. 50g (Instrument only)

External dimensions

Models

Cables for RKC loader communication (Cable length 1.5m)

　Model：W-BV-01-1500

＜Compatible with FB Series, RB Series, RZ Sereis, SRZ Series, SB1, AG500, PG500, COM-ME Series, COM-ML Series, THV-10, THV-40＞

　Model：W-BV-03-1500

＜Compatible with PF900, PF901＞

　Model：W-BV-05-1500

＜Compatible with FZ Series, GZ Series, PZ Series＞

COM-KG application examples (USB cable is included as standard accessory)