StarTech.com ICUSB2324 User Manual

Manual Revision: 02/15/2012

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ICUSB2324

4 Port USB to RS232 Serial DB9 Adapter Hub

*actual product may vary from photos

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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
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Table of Contents

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

Features ........................................................................................................................................................ 1

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

Package Contents ..................................................................................................................................... 1

Installation ..............................................................................................2

Driver Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 2

Specications ..........................................................................................3

Technical Support ..................................................................................4

Warranty Information ............................................................................4

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Introduction

This 4 Port USB to RS232 Serial Hub lets you connect up to four RS232 serial devices to
your Mac or PC laptop or desktop computer through a single USB port, as though the
computer oered built-on DB9M serial connectors.

The RS232 Serial Hub is compactly designed to preserve valuable workspace, and is
bus-powered to eliminate the need for an external power adapter.

A cost-eective solution that bridges the compatibility gap between modern USB­capable computers and legacy RS232 serial peripherals, this dependable USB/RS232
Serial Adapter hub is backed by StarTech.com’s Lifetime Warranty.

Features

• Bus-powered operation – requires no external power adapter

• Fully compliant with USB 1.1 specications and compatible with USB 2.0

• Easy Plug-and-Play installation

System Requirements

• An available USB/USB 2.0 port

Package Contents

• 4 Port Serial Hub

• USB Cable

• Driver CD

• Instruction Manual

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Installation

1. Insert the Driver CD that was included with ICUSB2324 into the CD/DVD-ROM drive
on the host computer.

2. Connect the Type-B end of the USB cable used in step 1 to the USB type ‘B’ port on
the rear panel of ICUSB2324.

3. Connect the type ‘A’ end of the USB cable into an available USB port on the host
computer, or an available USB port on a USB hub.

4. Optional: Connect a 5V DC power adapter to the power port on the rear panel of
ICUSB2324, if the serial devices that will be connected require more power than the
USB bus on the host computer can support.

Driver Installation

1. Once ICUSB2324 has been connected to the host computer, the operating system
will detect the connection and automatically launch the Add New Hardware Wizard.
When the Wizard appears, click Next.

2. At the next screen, select Search for the best driver for your device, and click Next.

3. Select Specify a location and browse to the folder that corresponds to the operating
system that is installed on the host computer, where E:\ is the designated CD/DVD­ROM drive.

Windows XP, 2000, 2003 users:

E:\USB_to_IO\FTDI\Win2000_XP_2003

Windows 98/ME users:

E:\USB_to_IO\FTDI\Win98_ME

4. Click Next. Windows will begin copying the necessary les.

5. Click Finish when prompted, to complete the driver installation.

6. After installing the drivers, Windows will detect the new COM ports and begin to
initialize them.Your new COM ports, numbered sequentially following the existing
ports in your system, are now ready.

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Specications

Regulatory
Certications

RoHS, FCC, CE

Connectors

1 - USB B Male

4 - DB9 Male

Power Adapter 5V DC

Maximum Data Transfer
Rate

115 Mbps

Maximum Bandwidth 921 Kbps

OS Support Windows 2000/XP/Vista/MAC OS 8.6 and up

Operating Temperature 0° to 55°C (32° to 13°F)

Operating Humidity 5% to 95% RH

DB9 Pin Assignments

Pin Signal

1 DCD

2 RXD

3 TXD

4 DTR

5 GND

6 DSR

7 RTS

8 CTS

9 RI

DB9
(USB Adapter)

DB9
(Serial Device)

1 DCD 1 DCD

2 RXD 2 RXD

3 TXD 3 TXD

4 DTR 4 DTR

5 GND 5 GND

6 DSR 6 DSR

7 RTS 7 RTS

8 CTS 8 CTS

1 5

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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 lifetime 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.

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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
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