StarTech.com ICUSB23216F User manual

Manual Revision: 05/24/2011

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ICUSB23216F

16 Port Rack Mountable USB to Serial Hub

*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

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

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

Front View .................................................................................................................................................... 2

Rear View ...................................................................................................................................................... 2

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

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

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

Pinout .......................................................................................................5

Specications ..........................................................................................6

Technical Support ..................................................................................7

Warranty Information ............................................................................7

Instruction Manual 1

Introduction

The ICUSB23216F 16 Port Rack Mountable FTDI USB to Serial RS232 Adapter Hub adds

16 RS232 Serial ports with data transfer rates up to 921.6 Kbps for control by a desktop

or laptop computer system using a single USB port.

This durable hardened USB to RS232 hub oers an all metal chassis, which ts into

standard 19” server storage racks for an organized industrial USB to COM port solution,

and an extended -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) operating temperature range allows

for reliable use in even the harshest environments. Includes both an AC adapter and

Terminal Block power options.

A reliable FTDI USB to serial chipset provides simple installation into a broad range

of operating systems including Windows®, Linux and Mac OS, as well as COM port

retention in the event the device is disconnected.

Packaging Contents

• 1 x USB to RS232 Hub

• 1 x USB Cable

• 2 x Rack Mount Bracket

• 2 x DIN Rail Mount Bracket

• 1 x Power Adapter

• 1 x Driver CD

• 1 x Instruction Manual

System Requirements

• USB enabled host computer system with available USB port

• Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2/7 (32/64-bit), or

Windows CE 4.2/5.0/6.0, or Apple® Mac OS® 9.x/10.x, or Linux® kernel 2.4.x/2.6.x

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Front View

Rear View

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Installation

Please ensure that the driver installation is complete prior to the physical

installation (plugging in) of the USB RS232 Serial Hub.

Driver Installation

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003

1. Before connecting the Serial Hub to the host computer, insert the included Driver

CD into the computer’s CD/DVD drive.

2. AutoPlay should automatically launch and display all of the folders on the CD. If not,

open “My Computer” and double-click on the CD/DVD drive.

*installation photos for reference only

3. Enter the folder “232 drv_100804”, then double-click the le “Win_Setup.exe”.

4. This will launch the driver Installation wizard. The installation screen will

automatically close once complete, and all the necessary drivers installed.

5. Connect the Serial Hub to the computer via USB. The Serial Hub will be

automatically detected and Windows should begin installing the drivers.

6. Once Windows has installed the drivers, the serial ports will be ready for use.

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Windows Vista/7/Server 2008 R2

1. Before connecting the Serial Hub to the host computer, insert the included Driver

CD into the computer’s CD/DVD drive.

2. AutoPlay should automatically launch and give you the option to display all of the

folders on the CD. If not, open “Computer” and double-click on the CD/DVD drive.

*installation photos for reference only

3. Enter the folder “232 drv_100804”, then double-click the le “Win_Setup.exe”.

4. This will launch the driver Installation wizard. The installation screen will

automatically close once complete, and all the necessary drivers installed.

5. Connect the Serial Hub to the computer via USB. The Serial Hub will be

automatically detected and Windows should begin installing the drivers.

6. Once Windows has installed the drivers, the serial ports will be ready for use.

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.

Instruction Manual 5

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

listed under this category.

Pinout

Pin Signal

1 DCD

2 RxD

3 TxD

4 DTR

5 GND

6 DSR

7 RTS

8 CTS

9 RI

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Specications

Host Interface USB 2.0

Chipset ID FTDI FT232R

External Connectors

16 x DB9 serial male

1 x USB type B female

1 x DC Power

1 x 2-wire terminal block

LEDs 16 x Transmit Activity

16 x Receive Activity

Supported Protocols RS232

Maximum Data Transfer Rate 921.6 Kbps (per port)

Data Bits 7, 8

Parity Odd, Even, Mark, Space, None

Stop Bits 1, 2

Buer Size 256 byte transmit

128 byte receive

Rack Mountable Yes

Enclosure Material Metal

Power Supply 12V DC, 2500 mA, center positive,

type N plug

Operating Temperature -40°C ~ 85°C (-40°F ~ 185°F)

Storage Temperature -65°C ~ 150°C (-85°F ~ 302°F)

Humidity 0% ~ 60% RH

Dimensions (LxWxH) 430.0mm x 120.0mm x 45.0mm

Weight 1520g

Compatible Operating Systems

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/

Server 2008 R2/7 (32/64-bit),

CE 4.2/5.0/6.0, Mac OS 9.x/10.x,

Linux 2.4.x/2.6.x

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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 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

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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