StarTech.com ICUSB2328 User manual

USB to RS232 Adapter

ICUSB2328 Instruction Manual

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8 port USB to RS232 Adapter

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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 off

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 different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

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

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Instruction Manual

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

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

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

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

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

Driver Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

DB9 Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com 8 port USB to Serial adapter. Now you can

add four Serial ports to your computer, using a simple USB connection - the ideal

solution for adding legacy serial devices to a system with few or no serial ports available.

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•Bus-powered operation – requires no external power adapter

Features

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System requirements:

•An available USB/USB 2.0 port

Package contents:

•1 x 8 Port Serial Adapter

This package should contain:

•Fully compliant with USB 1.1 specifications and compatible with USB 2.0

•Easy Plug-and-Play installation

•1 x 6’ USB cable

•1 x Instruction manual

•1 x Driver CD

Instruction Manual

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1. Insert the Driver CD that was included with ICUSB2328 into the CD/DVD-ROM drive

on the host computer.

3. Connect the type ‘A’ end of the USB cable into an available USB port on the host

computer, or an available USB port on a USB hub.

4. Optional: Connect a 5V DC power adapter to the power port on the rear panel of

ICUSB2324, if the serial devices that will be connected require more power than the

USB bus on the host computer can support.

5. Connect the 8-to-1 breakout cable (included) to the port provided on the front of the

adapter.

ICUSB2328 rear panel

USB type

‘B’

Driver Installation

2. Connect the Type-B end of the USB cable used in

step 1 to the USB type ‘B’ port on the rear panel of

ICUSB2324.

1. Once ICUSB2328 has been connected to the host computer, the operating system

will detect the connection and automatically launch the Add New Hardware Wizard.

When the Wizard appears, click Next.

2. At the next screen, select Search for the best driver for your device, and click

Next.

3. Select Specify a location and browse to the folder that

corresponds to the operating system that is installed on

the host computer, where E:\ is the designated

CD/DVD-ROM drive.

Windows XP, 2000, 2003 users:

E:\USB_to_IO\FTDI\Win2000_XP_2003

Windows 98/ME users:

E:\USB_to_IO\FTDI\Win98_ME

4. Click Next. Windows will begin copying the necessary files.

5. Click Finish when prompted, to complete the driver installation.

6. After installing the drivers, Windows will detect the new COM ports and begin to

initialize them. Your new COM ports, numbered sequentially following the existing

ports in your system, are now ready.

Instruction Manual

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General Specifications

Regulatory Certifications ROHS, FCC, CE

Connectors 1 - USB B Male

8 - DB9 Male (using 8-to-1 breakout cable)

Power Adapter 5V DC

Maximum Baud Rate 115 Kbps

OS Support Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Vista/MAC OS 8.6 AND UP

Operating Temperature 0 to 55° C (32 to 13° F)

Operating Humidity 5 to 95% RH

DB9 Pin Assignments

Pin Signal

1DCD

2RXD

3TXD

4DTR

5GND

6DSR

7RTS

8CTS

9RI

1 5

DB9

(USB Adapter)

DB9

(Serial Device)

1 DCD 1 DCD

2 RXD 2 RXD

3 TXD 3 TXD

4 DTR 4 DTR

5 GND 5 GND

6 DSR 6 DSR

7 RTS 7 RTS

8 CTS 8 CTS

Instruction Manual

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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.

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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.

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

officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,

special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, 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.

1 August 2007 (Rev. A)

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Since 1985, we have been providing IT professionals with the quality products

they need to complete their solutions. We offer an unmatched selection of

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