StarTech.com EC1S232U User manual

Manual Revision: 10/31/2011

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EC1S232U

1 Port ExpressCard RS232 Serial Adapter

Card - USB Based

*actual product may vary from photos

Instruction Manual

FCC Compliance Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates,

uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with

the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there

is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment

does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by

one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver

is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Table of Contents

Introduction............................................................................................1

Features ........................................................................................................................................................ 1

Package Contents ..................................................................................................................................... 1

Installation ..............................................................................................2

Specications..........................................................................................2

Technical Support ..................................................................................3

Warranty Information............................................................................3

Instruction Manual

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com EC1S232U ExpressCard to 1 Port Serial

Adapter. This Hot Swap compatible card allows a notebook to connect to a wide range

of serial devices for use in any situation, making it an ideal accessory for any notebook

user wishing to use legacy peripherals.

Features

• 128-Byte transmit & receive FIFO

• Compatible with USB 2.0 Full Speed throughput

• Fits into 34mm ExpressCard slots on your notebook

• High Performance 16C950 UART with maximum data transfer rate up to 921.6 kbps

Package Contents

• Driver CD

• EC1S232U ExpressCard

• DB9 Male adapter cable

• Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual

Installation

1. Insert the ExpressCard to 1 Port Serial Adapter into an available ExpressCard slot in

the notebook computer. The EC1S232U is Hot Swap compatible, so the EC1S232U

can be inserted whether the notebook is powered o or on.

2. The operating system of the notebook computer will detect the EC1S232U and ask

to begin driver installation.

a) If you are using Windows 2000/ME/XP, click Cancel, then insert the included driver

CD. Navigate to the CD drive directory in Windows Explorer, (represented here by

D:\) and then to D:\Prolic\PL2303X\Win. Open the le to begin driver installation.

Once the installation is complete, remove and then reinsert the EC1S232U.

b) If you are using Windows Vista™, there are two options for driver installation:

- If the notebook has an active Internet connection, select “Locate and Install Driver

Software”. The installer will automatically locate and download the drivers from the

Internet.

- If the notebook does not have an active Internet connection, insert the driver

CD and select “I don’t have the disc. Show me other options”, then “Browse my

computer for driver software”. Navigate to D:\Prolic\PL2303X\Vista_32bit, click

OK, and select “Include Subfolders”, then click Next. Windows Security will open a

warning pop-up; select “Install this driver anyway”. The EC1S232U is now ready to

use.

Specications

Bus type ExpressCard 34mm

Chipset ID Prolic PL2303X

Connector Types 1 x DB9 Male

OS Support Windows /XP/Vista/Linux/

Mac OSX 10.5.1

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Technical Support

StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to

provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit

www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools,

documentation, and downloads.

For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/downloads

Warranty Information

This product is backed by a lifetime warranty.

In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials

and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase.

During this period, the products may be returned for repair, or replacement with

equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only.

StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from

misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their

ocers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,

special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots, loss of business,

or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the

actual price paid for the product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation

of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions

contained in this statement may not apply to you.

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