GWC FA1210, FA1220, FA1280, FA1240 User Manual

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USB-to-Serial Hub

(FA1210/1220/1240/1280)

User’s Manual

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Copyright Statement

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Disclaimer

Information in this document is subject to change without notice. The
manufacturer does not make any representations or warranties
(implied or otherwise) regarding the accuracy and completeness of
this document and shall in no event be liable for any loss of profit or
any commercial damage, including but not limited to special, incidental,
consequential, or other damage.

Safety Instructions

Always read the safety instructions carefully

 Keep this User’s Manual for future reference
 Keep this equipment away from humidity
 If any of the following situation arises, get the equipment checked

by a service technician:

• The equipment has been exposed to moisture.

• The equipment has been dropped and damaged.

• The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.

• The equipment has not been working well or you cannot get it

work according to User’s Manual.

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction...............................................................................................................4

Features....................................................................................................................................4

Package Content.......................................................................................................................4

System Requirement................................................................................................................5

2. Specification.............................................................................................................5

USB to 1-port RS-232 Hub...................................................................................................... 7

Hardware Dimension............................................................................................................... 7

Hardware Introduction.............................................................................................................8

USB to 2-port RS-232 Hub...................................................................................................... 9

Hardware Dimension............................................................................................................... 9

Hardware Introduction...........................................................................................................10

USB to 4-port RS-232 Hub.................................................................................................... 11

Hardware Dimension............................................................................................................. 11

Hardware Introduction...........................................................................................................12

USB to 8-port RS-232 Hub.................................................................................................... 13

Hardware Dimension............................................................................................................. 13

Hardware Introduction...........................................................................................................14

3. Installation...............................................................................................................15

On Windows® 2000/ Windows® XP/ Windows Vista®/........................................................ 15

Windows®7............................................................................................................................15

Installation Verification.......................................................................................................... 17

On Mac® OS X ...................................................................................................................... 18

Installation: ..................................................................................................18

Connect Serial Port Device....................................................................................................22

4. Regulatory Compliance .........................................................................................23

FCC Conditions ..................................................................................................................... 23

CE .......................................................................................................................................... 23

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1. Introduction

USB-to-Serial converter provides an easy solution connection serials ports as

needed for systems. USB-to-Serial functions as a converter between a USB

port and standard serial ports. We can easily connect this converter to the USB

port on your PC or USB hub and get access to any RS-232 devices such as

PDAs, scanners, printers, etc. This device is suitable for portable devices,

equipments, sales-end applications.

Features

 Compliant with USB 2.0 specification,Hi-Speed USB data transmission

rate can up to 480 Mbps

 No extra U/O or IRQ required
 Support Serial port data transmission rate up up to 921.6 Kbps
 Serial ports with 512 byte FIFO,Hardware and Software flow control

support

 Support USB plug-and-play
 USB bus-power, no external power adapter required (FA1210/1220/1240)
 15KVDC ESD immunity to serial interface
 Wall mount support

Package Content

Before installation, please check the package contains the following items:

 USB-to-RS232 Device x1
 USB cable x1
 CD (Driver and User’s manual) x1

Extra for FA1280 only

 RJ-45 to RS-232 Cable x8
 Power Adapter x1

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System Requirement

 IBM compatible computer or Mac
 Windows® 2000, Windows® XP, Windows Vista® 32/64-bit,

Windows®7, Mac 10.x

 Built-in USB port computer
 64 MB RAM or higher
 Pentium® 233 MHz or higher

2. Specification

1xRS-232 (FA1210)

2xRS-232 (FA1220)

4xRS-232 (FA1240)

Ports

8xRS-232 (FA1280)

DB9 male (FA1210/1220/1240)

Connector

8-pin RJ-45 (FA1280)

FIFO

512 bytes

ESD Protection

15 KV ESD

Serial Communication Speed

50 bps~921.6Kbps

Interface

USB2.0

Interface Connector

USB-B female

Bus-Power (FA1210/1220/1240)

Power Requirements

5V/3A DC (FA1280)

Operation Temperature

0℃ to 55℃

Operating Humidity

5 to 95% RH)

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100x60x29mm (FA1210/FA1220)

Dimensions(LxWxH)

195x80x38mm (FA1240/FA1280)

Regulatory Approvals

FCC/CE

* Specification is subject to change without further notice.

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USB to 1-port RS-232 Hub
Hardware Dimension

100mm

60mm

28.9mm