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2. BCOM-USB Device
2.1. Overview
The BCOM-USB is a 2-channel, serial RS-232 device that connects to a Windows machine
through a USB port. This device is intended to be used with the ASE2000 Communication Test
Set. In addition to handling traditional byte-oriented protocols such as DNP3, Modbus, IEC 870-
5-101, etc., the BCOM-USB also handles bit-oriented protocols such as Conitel 2020, CDC Type
I and II, as well as SDLC/HDLC protocols.
For a complete list of supported protocols, visit the ASE website at http://www.ase-systems.com.
2.2. Package Contents
The BCOM-USB device kit consists of the following items:
New Purchases Kit
• 2-channel BCOM-USB serial device
• Two DB-9 Female / DB-25 Male Cables
• 6 USB Cable with standard A / B connectors
• Monitor Cable (two DB-9 F, one DB-25 M, one DB-25 F connectors)
• ASE Null modem adapter
• DB-25 gender changer (two assorted DB-9/DB-25 adapters)
• ASE Installation & Documentation USB Drive
Figure 1: BCOM-USB device and USB cable
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