Startech ICUSB23216FD User Manual

16-Port USB-to-Serial Adapter Hub
with Daisy Chain Support

ICUSB23216FD

*actual product may vary from photos

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Manual Revision: 06/30/2016

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

Package contents ...................................................................................................................................... 1

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

RS-232 pinout ............................................................................................................................................. 2

Product diagram ....................................................................................3

Front view ....................................................................................................................................................3

Back view...................................................................................................................................................... 3

About the LED indicators ......................................................................4

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

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

Install the USB serial hub with the terminal block power .......................................................... 5

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

Use the daisy chain feature ..................................................................6

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

Install the serial hub in a server rack ..................................................7

Technical support ................................................................................... 8

Warranty information ............................................................................8

Quick-start guide

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Introduction

The ICUSB23216FD adds 16 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 for
an organized industrial USB to COM port solution, and supports an extended -40oC to
85oC (-40oF to 185oF) operating temperature range that allows for reliable use even in
harsh environments.

The ICUSB23216FD also features daisy chain capability, allowing you to connect
multiple devices through a single USB port.

Package contents

• 1 x 16-port USB to RS232 hub

• 1 x USB cable

• 2 x rack mounting brackets

• 8 x rack mounting screws

• 2 x DIN rail mounting brackets

• 4 x DIN rail mounting screws

• 4 x washers

• 4 x nuts

• 1 x universal power adapter (NA/EU/UK/AU)

• 1 x driver CD

• 1 x terminal block plug

• 1 x quick-start guide

Quick-start guide

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