arTech ICUSB23208FD Service Manual

8-Port USB-to-Serial RS232 Adapter Hub
with Daisy Chain - Rack Mountable

ICUSB23208FD

*actual product may vary from photos

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Manual Revision: 02/24/2017

Important: Read and understand the entire manual before you use this product,
and follow the instructions as they are outlined in the manual. Failure to do so
might result in damage to your property or equipment.

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

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modications not expressly approved by StarTech.com could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

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Quick-start guide

Table of Contents

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

Product diagram ........................................................................................................................................ 1

Packaging contents .................................................................................................................................. 2

System requirements ...............................................................................................................................2

RS232 pinout .............................................................................................................................................. 3

About the LED indicators ......................................................................3

Installation ..............................................................................................4

Install the USB serial hub using the power adapter ..................................................................... 4

Install the hub using the terminal block power input ................................................................. 4

Conrm installation .................................................................................................................................. 5

Use the daisy chain feature ..................................................................5

Perform a serial loopback test .............................................................6

Mount the serial hub in a server rack .................................................6

Technical support ...................................................................................7

Warranty information ............................................................................7

Quick-start guide

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Introduction

You can use the ICUSB23208FD to convert a single USB port into eight RS232 serial
ports, and connect multiple hubs together to create a scalable and economical
solution.

The ICUSB23208FD adds eight RS232 serial ports with data transfer rates up to 921.6
Kbps and can be controlled by a desktop or laptop computer system using a single
USB port. The durable metal chassis ts into standard 19-inch server storage racks and
supports an extended -40oC to 85oC (-40oF to 185oF) operating temperature range that
allows for reliable use even in harsh environments.

The ICUSB23208FD also features daisy chain capability, allowing you to connect
multiple hubs through a single USB port.

Product diagram

Front view

USB Type-A connector

(daisy chain)

Transmit LEDs

(green)

USB Type-B connector

(host)

Back view

Two-wire terminal block

(9-36V DC input)

-

DC power connector

Quick-start guide

DB9 serial connectors

+

(1 to 8)

1

Receive LEDs

(yellow)