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.

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)