Setup Guide
CONTEC CO., LTD.
3-9-31, Himesato, Nishiyodogawa-ku, Osaka 555-0025, Japan
https://www.contec.com/
No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form by any means
without prior written consent of CONTEC CO., LTD.
NA07939 (LYZD591) [12252020] December 2020 Edition
USB coupler
CC-USB271-CPSN4
Thank you for purchasing this product. The product you have purchased consists of the
following items.
Check, with the following list, that your package is complete.
If you find any item either missing or damaged, please contact the sales representative you
purchased the product from.
Before actual use, read the Reference Manual which can be viewed on the CONTEC website
to use this product correctly.
The following manuals and driver software come with this product. Visit the CONTEC website
and download them before using the product.
The name of the documents
Contents
How to get
Setup Guide (This document)
The outline of the product.
Included in the package
(Printed matter)
Reference Manual
Regarding the hardware such as func-
tions and settings of the product is
described.
Download (PDF)
Download
https://www.contec.com/download/
Reference for installation
Information
Reference to
Installation on Windows
Refer to this guide or driver help \HELP\ENG\APITOOL.chm.
1. About the Product
This product is a USB I/O Unit (module type) and it can be combined with I/O modules of
CONPROSYS nano series according to your desired functions.
The module supports USB Type-C port connections and is capable of supplying a large
amount of power by bus power from host.
2. Product Configuration
Check, with the following list, that your package is complete.
Product
[CC-USB271-CPSN4]
...1
USB Cable
[Type-A→Type-C]
...1
Setup Guide...1
(This document)
Warranty
Certificate...1
Serial Number
Label...1
Blank Panel...3
(attached to
the product)
Power Connector...1
(attached to
the product)
Cable
Attachment
Fitting...1
Screw for
Cable
Attachment
Fitting…1
Cable Tie…1
3. Safety Precautions
Understand the following definitions and precautions to use the product safely.
The caution mark " " on the face of the product indicates that you should always check
the meanings of the symbol described in the manual.
Safety Information
This document provides safety information using the following symbols to prevent
accidents resulting in injury or death and the destruction of equipment and resources.
Understand the meanings of these labels to operate the equipment safely.
DANGER
Signal word used to indicate an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
Signal word used to indicate a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION
Signal word used to indicate a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
Handling Precautions
DANGER
Do not use the product in locations exposed to a flammable or corrosive gas. It may
cause explosion, fire, electrical shock, or malfunction.
Do not allow this device to come into contact with foreign substances (metal particles,
flammable substances, liquids, etc.) This can cause fire or electrical shock.
Do not place this device in an unstable location or use incomplete mountings. This may
cause the device to fall.
Be sure to connect the product to the stipulated power supply voltage. Connecting to a
different voltage might cause a fire or electrical shock.
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection
provided by the equipment may be impaired.
This product is not intended for use in aerospace, space, nuclear power, medical
equipment, or other applications that require a very high level of reliability. Do not use
the product in such applications.
If using this product in applications where safety is critical such as in railways, automotive,
or disaster prevention or security systems, please contact your retailer.
CAUTION
It may cause a trouble in recognizing and operating the device according to the kind of
USB hub.
Do not use or store the product in a location exposed to extremely high or low
temperature or susceptible to a rapid temperature change.
Example: - Exposure to direct sun
- In the vicinity of a heat source
Do not use the product in extremely humid or dusty locations. It is extremely dangerous
to use this product with its interior penetrated by water or any other fluid or conductive
dust. If this product must be used in such an environment, install it on a dust-proof
control panel, for example.
Avoid using or storing the product in locations subject to shock or vibration that exceeds
range of specification.
When transporting the product, take suitable measures to avoid applying shock or
vibration directly to the product.
Shock resistance: 15G (11ms) below.
Use the product in the specified operating condition (temperature, humidity, vibration,
and shock).
The product should always be grounded (earth).
Avoid installing in the place where ventilation of the product may compromise.
Insufficient aeration could heat up the product and lead to malfunctions or damages.
Do not use the product in the vicinity of devices that generate strong magnetic force or
noise. Such products will cause the product to malfunction (stop, reboot).
Do not use or store the product in the presence of chemicals.
When removing connectors or cables, always unplug the power cable and USB cable of
CPU unit first.
Do not modify the product. CONTEC will bear no responsibility for any problems, etc.,
resulting from modifying the product.
In the event of failure or abnormality (foul smells or excessive heat generation), unplug
the power cables of CPU unit immediately and contact your retailer.
To connect with peripherals, use a grounded, shielded cable.
To clean the product, wipe it gently with a soft cloth dampened with either water or mild
detergent. Do not use chemicals or a volatile solvent, such as benzene or thinner, to
prevent the paint to be scraped or discolored.
When connecting cables, first check the shapes of connectors, and then insert them in
the correct orientation. After they are connected, do not put too much load on the
connected part. Doing so may result in poor contact or damage to the product and the
connected part.
Do not touch metal parts or terminals with your hands when the product is in operation.
Otherwise, the product may malfunction, or cause failure.
Do not touch the product or connectors with a wet hand to avoid electric shock.
The specifications of the product are subject to change without notice for enhancement
and quality improvement. Even when using the product continuously, be sure to read
the manual in the CONTEC's website and understand the contents.
When the product is used in a place that is affected by overcurrent or overvoltage
(lightning surge), select appropriate surge protection device for all of the route (Power
line, signal line, earth, etc.). Consult with the specialist regarding selecting, purchasing,
and setting the surge protection device.
When disposing of the product, follow the disposal procedures stipulated under the
relevant laws and municipal ordinances.
Use the product in accordance with the described installing method, conditions, and
specifications. If the product is used outside the specified range, the protection
performance of this product will be impaired.
Regardless of the foregoing statements, CONTEC is not liable for any damages
whatsoever (Including damages for loss of business profits) arising out of the use or
inability to use the CONTEC product or the information contained herein.
4. Product Nomenclature and
Function
Nomenclature of Product Components
Number
Name
Number
Name
1
Power supply connector
5
USB selection switch
2
LED indicator
6
Expansion slot
3
Setting switch
7
Setting place for the attachment fitting
4
USB port [Type-C]
Power Supply Connector
Use the 3-pin connector, included in the package, to connect to external power.
Attached connector: European type terminal
3.5mm pitch 3-pin jack connector
Mark
Description
Frame ground
V-
Power supply (GND)
V+
Power supply (12 – 24VDC)
LED Indicator
LED name
LED color
Status
PWR Green
ON : The initialization has completed.
OFF : Power has not been supplied.
Flash : The initialization is in progress.
Flash twice in a row : Indicates that an initialization error
has occurred.
RUN Green
ON : Firmware is running.
OFF : The module is running in a forward writing mode.
STS Green
ON : I/O module is connected.
OFF : I/O module is not connected.
Flash: I/O module is being accessed.
ERR Red
OFF : Indicates that there are no system errors.
ON : Indicates when a system error occurs.
Flash : Indicates that the total current consumption of the
I/O modules exceeds the maximum amount of the power
supplied by bus power.
Setting Switch
There are two setting switches. “SW2” and “SW3” represent high bits and low bits of Unit
ID respectively.
Factory settings “00” can be used when only one device per model is connected to one
computer. Each device should be assigned a unique Unit ID in the range of 00 - 7Fh when
several devices with the same model are being connected.
SW2
(High bits)
[0]
Unit ID Setting Description
00 - 7Fh
It is a setting range for Unit IDs.
SW3
(Low bits)
[0]
FFh Use only when upgrading the firmware.
Unit ID 00h (Factory settings)
USB Port [Type-C]
This is an interface connector for a USB Type-C port. It can be used with the bundled
attachment fitting for USB cable. How to set the attachment fitting, see the Reference
Manual. Note that the amount of current to operate by bus power can be changed with the
USB selection switch and the connection cable type.
Connection Cable Connection to
USB
Selection Switch
The Amount of
Current to Operate
by Bus Power
Bundled cable USB2.0 Type-A USB2 2.25W
Bundled cable
USB3.0 Type-A
USB3
4.05W
Type-C USB cable
Type-C
[1.5A-supported]
－ 6W
Type-C USB cable
Type-C
[3.0A-supported]
－ 12W
*The bus power maximum amount includes cable lose.
USB Selection Switch
Use the DIP switch on the product to connect to either USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 of the USB Type-
A port.
Using the Type-C cable disables the settings of the USB selection switch.
* Default :
USB2
Switch
Number
Setting Description
USB2 Use this when connecting to USB2.0 port.
USB3 Use this when connecting to USB3.0 port.
Expansion slots
This product has four I/O slots in which you can install I/O modules.
These slots are used to supply power to and communicate with the I/O modules.
5. Setup
Driver software is required to setup this product. Download the corresponding driver
software of the I / O module from our website in advance.
For the appropriate software of each I/O module, see the table listed in the
Reference Manual.
Follow the steps below to set up the product.
1. Software installation
STEP1: Extract the downloaded file. (ZIP)
STEP2: After the extraction, execute Setup.exe in the INF folder to install.
The executing installer differs depending on the operating system. See the Reference
Manual for details.
2. Hardware installation
STEP1: Launch Device Manager and select the PC name listed at the top of the tree.
STEP2: From [Action (A)], select the [Add legacy hardware].
STEP3: Select [Install the hardware that I manually select from a list].
STEP4: From [Show All Devices], select [CONTEC] in the list of [Manufacturer].
The selecting model name differs depending on the I/O modules. Refer to the
Reference Manual for details.
3. Software initialization
STEP1: Connect the module and the PC via USB.
STEP2: The installed hardware appears under the CONTEC Devices node. Open the
CONTEC Devices node and select the device you want to setup. Click [Properties].
STEP3: Enter the device name in the common settings tab page and then click [OK].
The device name you set here is used later when programming.
STEP4: When you click "Diagnosis" on the common setting tab page, the diagnostic
program starts up.
For details of the diagnostic program, refer to the driver help.
Select an appropriate power supply method according to the current consumption
amount of the I/O modules.
You can use the default device name as it is displayed. When making changes, make
sure that the device names do not overlap among multiple devices.
For the instruction to change I/O modules after the initial setup, refer to the
Reference Manual.
Now, you have completed the setup.
Refer to Help (\Help\ENG\APITOOL.chm) regarding API function or sample programs.
6. Physical Dimensions
12-24VDC
V- V+
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