StarTech.com ICUSB232DB25 User manual

USB Serial Adapter

USB to RS232 DB9 or DB25

Serial Adapter Cable

- Male/Male

ICUSB232DB25

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 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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Table of Contents

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

Packaging Contents........................................................................................................................1

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

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

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

Hardware Installation ......................................................................................................................2

Verifying Installation........................................................................................................................2

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

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

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

Introduction

The StarTech.com USB to RS232 DB9 or DB25 Serial Adapter Cable lets you add an RS232 serial

port to a notebook or desktop computer through Plug and Play USB. This 3ft USB to RS232 Serial

Adapter Cable lets you connect 9-pin or 25-pin (through included adapter) RS232 serial devices

to bridge the compatibility gap between modern computers without serial ports and legacy serial

peripherals. A cost-effective solution that is backed by StarTech.com’s 1-year warranty.

Packaging Contents

1 x ICUSB232DB25 adapter cable•

1 x DB9 to DB25 Adapter•

1 x Driver Installation CD•

1 x Instruction Manual•

System Requirements

USB enabled computer system with available USB port•

Microsoft• ®Windows®XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2/7 (32/64-bit), or Windows XP

Embedded/CE 4.2/5.2, or Windows Mobile 5/6, or PocketPC 2003, or Apple®Mac OS®10.1 or later,

or Linux®

Installation

Driver Installation

Windows XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2/7

Turn the computer on and boot into Windows. Do not have the USB adapter plugged into the1.

computer.

Insert the Driver CD into your CD/DVD drive. If AutoPlay runs, then choose to “Browse the CD”,2.

otherwise access the contents of the CD via “My Computer”.

In the “Proliﬁc/PL2303X” location, open the appropriate folder for your operating system and run3.

the setup.exe ﬁle. This will launch the driver installation wizard.

Once the installation wizard completes, the drivers will be installed and ready for use.4.

Hardware Installation

Make sure the driver installation has been completed ﬁrst.1.

Plug the USB adapter into an available USB port on the computer system.2.

Windows will automatically detect the USB adapter and install the drivers.3.

Once installation is complete, the serial port will be ready for use.4.

If connecting the serial port to a DB25 interface, use the included DB9 to DB25 (male) adapter.5.

Verifying Installation

Windows XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2/7

From the main desktop, right-click on “My Computer” (“Computer” in Vista/7), then select Manage. In

the new Computer Management window, select Device Manager from the left window panel.

Double-click on the “Ports (COM & LPT)” option. The additional COM port should be visible.

Specications

Bus Interface USB 2.0

Chipset ID Proliﬁc PL2302HXD

Connectors 1 x 9-pin DB9 male

1 x USB type A male

Supported Protocols RS232

Maximum Data Transfer Rate 230Kbps

FIFO Buffer 512B

Integrated Cable Length 90cm/3ft

Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 60°C (32°F ~ 140°F)

Storage Temperature -20°C ~ 80°C (-4°F ~ 176°F)

Humidity 0 ~ 90% RH

Compatible Operating Systems

Windows XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008

R2/7 (32/64-bit), Windows XP Embedded/CE

4.2/5.2, Windows Mobile 5/6, PocketPC 2003,

Mac OS 10.1 or later, Linux

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.

Warranty Information

This product is backed by a one year 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 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.

StarTech.com has been making “hard-to-ﬁnd easy” since 1985,

providing high quality solutions to a diverse IT and A/V customer

base that spans many channels, including government, education

and industrial facilities to name just a few. We offer an unmatched

selection of computer parts, cables, A/V products, KVM and Server

Management solutions, serving a worldwide market through our

locations in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and

Taiwan.

Visit www.startech.com today for complete information about all

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