Star Tech Development ICUSB232FTN manual

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    Manual Revision: 02/21/2012 For the most up-to-date information, please visit: www.startech.com DE: Bedienungsanleitung - de.startech.com FR: Guide de l'utilisateur - fr .startech.com ES: Guía del usuario - es.startech.com IT: Guida per l'uso - it.startech.com NL: Gebruiksaanwijzing - nl.startech.com PT: Guia do usuário - pt.startech.co[...]

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    Instruction Manual FCC C ompliance 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 genera tes, uses and can radiate rad[...]

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    Instruction Manual i T able of C ontents Introduction ............................................................................................ 1 Packaging Conten ts ................................................................................................................................. 1 System Requirements .............................[...]

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    Instruction Manual 1 Introduction The ICUSB232FTN 1-Port FTDI USB to Serial Null Modem DCE Adapter Cable con verts an available USB 1.1 or 2.0 port into an RS232 Null Modem serial DB9 por t f or connecting to a DTE serial device . Solving DCE/ DTE conicts directly , without requiring additional cross-wired serial cables or adapters . This compac[...]

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    Instruction Manual 2 Installation Hardwar e I nstallation Window s 2000/ XP/ Ser ver 2003 1. Plug the USB adapter into an a vailable USB por t on the computer . 2. When the F ound 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 t[...]

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    Instruction Manual 3 Window s V ista/ 7/ Ser ver 2008 R2 1. Plug the USB adapter into an a vailable USB por t on the computer . 2. When the F ound 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. 3. Wh[...]

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    Instruction Manual 4 V erifying Installation Window s 2000/ XP/ V ista/ 7 Fr om the main desktop, right-click on “My Computer” (“ Computer ” in V ista/ 7), then select “Manage” . In the Computer Management window, select “Device Manager ” from the left window panel. *all screenshots for ref erence only Double- click on the “Ports [...]

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    Instruction Manual 5 Specications Number of Ports 2 Host Interface USB 2.0 Chipset ID FTDI FT232R Connectors 1 x 9-pin DB9 female 1 x USB type A male LEDs 1 x Tx 1 x Rx Serial Protocol RS232 Maximum Data T ransfer Rate 921.6 Kbps Data Bits 7, 8 Parity None, Odd, E ven, Mark , Space Stop Bits 1, 2 Buer Size T x: 256 byte Rx: 128 byte Enclosure[...]

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    Instruction Manual 6 T echnical Suppor t StarT ech.com’ s lif etime technical support is an integral part of our c ommitment to provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit ww w .startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools, documentation, and downloads. For the la test drivers/[...]

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    Hard-to-nd made easy . At StarT ech.com, that isn ’t a slogan. It ’ s a promise. StarT ech.com is your one-stop source for every connec tivity par t you need. From the latest technology t o legac y pr oduc ts — and all the par ts that bridge the old and new — we can help you nd the parts that connect your solutions. We make it easy to[...]