StarTech.com EC2S55254 User manual

ExpressCard Serial Adapter

2-Port Native ExpressCard/54

RS232 Serial Card - 16550 UART

EC2S55254

EC1S1P55254

Instruction Manual

Manual Revision:02/03/2011

For the most up-to-date information, please visit www.startech.com

1-Port Serial, 1-Port Parallel

ExpressCard/54 Combo Card

with 16550 UART

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

EC2S55254 ......................................................................... 2

EC1S1P55254..................................................................... 2

Installation................................................................ 3

Hardware Installation........................................................... 3

Driver Installation................................................................. 3

Verifying Installation............................................................. 4

Speciﬁcations........................................................... 5

Technical Support.................................................... 6

Warranty Information ............................................... 6

Introduction

The EC2S55254 2-Port Native 54mm ExpressCard RS232 Serial Adapter

Card and EC1S1P55254 1S1P 54mm ExpressCard Serial Parallel Card

with 16550 UART lets you add two RS232 serial ports or one serial and one

parallel port to your laptop using an available 54mm ExpressCard slot.

This high-performance RS232 ExpressCard adapter with included breakout

cable features a 256 byte transmit/receive FIFO buffer and supports baud

rates up to 128Kbps, with parallel data rates up to 1.5Mbps. A native chipset

provides reliability and performance improvements, as well as lower CPU

loads and power consumption over conventional bridge-chip serial cards.

Designed for use with laptop computers equipped with 54mm ExpressCard

slots, this serial card offers a broad operating system compatibility list

including Windows®, Mac OS X and Linux for simple integration into almost

any system.

Packaging Contents

• 1 x ExpressCard/54 Serial Card

• 1 x Breakout Cable

• 1 x Driver CD

• 1 x Instruction Manual

System Requirements

• ExpressCard enabled computer system with available ExpressCard/54 slot

• Microsoft®Windows®2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2/7

(32/64-bit), or Apple®Mac OS®10.4/10.5 or Linux®kernel 2.6.11 or later

EC2S55254

EC1S1P55254

Installation

Hardware Installation

Connect the included breakout cable to the card prior to installing the card.

This will prevent accidental disconnection of the card from trying to connect

the breakout cable after the card is installed.

NOTE: The connector on the EC1S1P55254 card will function as a standard

DB25 parallel port without the breakout cable. Connect the breakout cable if

the serial port is also required.

The ExpressCard adapter will simply slide into the ExpressCard slot on any

compatible system. Push the card all the way in, until it ‘clicks’ and locks into

place. To eject the card, simply push the card further into the slot until it clicks,

and then release and it will then be automatically ejected from the slot.

Turning the computer off to insert/remove ExpressCard adapters is not

necessary as they are hot-pluggable.

Driver Installation

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003

1. When the Found New Hardware wizard appears on the screen, insert

the Driver CD into your CD/DVD drive. If you are prompted to connect to

Windows Update, please select the “No, not this time” option and click Next.

2. Select the option “Install Drivers Automatically (Recommended)” and then

click the Next button.

3. Windows should now start searching for the drivers. Once this has

completed, click the Finish button.

Windows Vista/7

1. When the Found New Hardware window appears on the screen, click on

the “Locate and install drivers software (recommended)” option. If prompted

to search online, select the “Don’t search online” option.

2. When prompted to insert the disc, insert the Driver CD that came with the

card, into your CD/DVD drive and Windows will automatically proceed to

search the CD.

3. If a Windows Security dialog window appears, click the “Install this driver

software anyway” option to proceed.

4. Once the driver is installed, click the Close button.

Verifying Installation

Windows 2000/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. Additional COM and/or LPT

ports should be listed.

Specications

EC2S55254 EC1S1P55254

Supported Protocols RS232 RS232, SPP, ECP,

EPP

Host Interface ExpressCard 1.0a

Form Factor ExpressCard/54 (54mm)

Chipset ID Moschip MS9922CV-AA

External Connectors 2 x DB9 Serial male

(via breakout cable)

1 x DB9 Serial male

(via breakout cable)

1 x DB25 Parallel

female

(via breakout cable)

LEDs N/A

Maximum Data

Transfer Rate 128 Kbps Serial: 128 Kbps

Parallel: 1.5 Mbps

Data Bits 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Stop Bits 1, 1.5, 2

Parity None, Odd, Even, Mark, Space

Buffer Size 256 Byte FIFO

Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 70°C (32°F ~ 158°F)

Storage Temperature -40°C ~ 150°C (-40°F ~ 302°F)

Humidity 0% ~ 60% RH

Dimensions 115.0mm x 54.0mm x 20.0mm

Weight 51g 52g

Compatible Operating

Systems

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/

Server 2008 R2/7, Mac OS 10.4/10.5,

Linux kernel 2.6.11 or later

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 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 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

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