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Versa-Tap™ HDLC RS-232 / RS-422 / RS-485 Passive Tap Module – USB Port shown with a US quarter for scale comparison

Versa-Tap™ HDLC RS-232 / RS-422 / RS-485 Passive Tap Module – USB Port

(1 customer review)

$450.00

Stratus Engineering’s Versa-Tap is our multi-protocol passive tap module. One unit monitors RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, and 3.3V/5V TTL, so a lab running mixed interface standards does not need a separate tap for each.

Versa-Tap features:

  • Fully passive monitoring across RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, and 3.3V/5V TTL, invisible to the devices on the link
  • Signaling level selectable in software, no external converters or level shifters
  • Hardware time-tagging at microsecond resolution, independent of the host PC
  • Captures and time-tags state changes on all six RS-232 handshake lines
  • Synchronous HDLC analysis support
  • Baud rates up to 2,000,000 bps
  • Automatic baud rate and parameter detection up to 921,600 bps
  • Works with free EZ-View software and third-party dual COM port applications, including Docklight
  • Driver software for MS Windows 2000 through 11
  • Screw terminal connections; compact USB-powered module; 6 ft Mini-B USB cable included

Versa-Tap offers these capabilities at a fraction of the cost of the nearest competitor, in a small and lightweight package.

Monitoring plain RS-232 only? The EZ-Tap and EZ-Tap Pro cover that at lower cost.

Unconditional 30-day money-back guarantee. Not what you expected? Return it within 30 days for a full refund, no questions asked.

Description

In the Box

  • Versa-Tap™ multi-protocol passive tap module
  • 6 ft Mini-B USB cable
  • Windows device drivers and EZ-View™ monitoring software, both free downloads

Device Driver Installation

Download the latest device drivers and installation guide from our downloads page. The EZ-Tap, EZ-Tap Pro, and Versa-Tap all use the same driver. Unzip the files and run the Windows hardware installation wizard. Once installed, Versa-Tap will appear as a USB COM port in Windows Device Manager.

Connecting Versa-Tap to Your System

Once Versa-Tap and EZ-View are running on your Windows PC, connect the screw terminals to the system under test. Terminals are labeled with their RS-232 and RS-422 signal names. Select the appropriate signaling level (RS-232/TTL, RS-422, or Inverted RS-232/TTL) in EZ-View before capturing data.

EZ-View™ RS-232 Monitor Application

EZ-View version 1.4.1.0 or higher is required for Versa-Tap. Stratus Engineering’s free EZ-View monitoring software supports EZ-Tap, EZ-Tap Pro, and Versa-Tap with the same interface across all devices. Download the latest version from our downloads page. Versa-Tap also works with third-party dual COM port monitoring applications, including Docklight.

Warranty & Returns

  • Unconditional 30-day money-back guarantee. Not what you expected? Return it within 30 days for a full refund, no questions asked.
  • One-year replacement warranty. If it fails within a year of purchase, we replace it at no charge.
  • After one year, replacement is often available at retail price minus $100.
  • Returns made more than 30 days after purchase require the customer to cover shipping.
  • Contact us before shipping anything back and we will sort it out.

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Further Reading

1 review for Versa-Tap™ HDLC RS-232 / RS-422 / RS-485 Passive Tap Module – USB Port

  1. Michael Strauch –

    I often found the versa-tap to be a useful tool when debugging serial interfaces. The software could hardly be any easier to use. The timestamps in the log file were particularly useful at times.

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