Tripp Lite U209-008 User Manual

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Table of contents

Table of contents ......................................................................................................................................2

Figures ..................................................................................................................................................2

Introduction ..............................................................................................................................................3

System requirements ............................................................................................................................3

Installing the USB-to-Serial Adapter ....................................................................................................3

Installing under Windows XP................................................................................................................3

Installing under Windows 2000.............................................................................................................5

Uninstalling under Windows 2000 or Windows XP ............................................................................7

Making external connections ................................................................................................................7

RS-232 serial connections ....................................................................................................................7

Testing DB-9 serial ports in HyperTerminal ........................................................................................8

Running HyperTerminal ..................................................................................................................8

Using Device Manager ............................................................................................................................8

Accessing Device Manager ..................................................................................................................8

Exploring Device Manager screens ......................................................................................................8

Windows XP and 2000 ....................................................................................................................8

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................11

Appendix A ............................................................................................................................................12

Specifications ................................................................................................................. .....................12

Warranty and Warranty Registration ................................................................................................12

Figures

Figure 1 - Windows XP Found new hardware ..........................................................................................3

Figure 2 - Windows XP Choose your search and installation options ......................................................4

Figure 3 - Windows XP Searches for drivers ............................................................................................4

Figure 4 - Windows XP Wizard installs the software ..............................................................................4

Figure 5 - Windows XP Finished installing ..............................................................................................5

Figure 6 - Windows 2000 Found new hardware........................................................................................5

Figure 7 - Windows 2000 Search for display drivers................................................................................5

Figure 8 - Windows 2000 Locate driver files ..........................................................................................6

Figure 9 - Windows 2000 Finished searching for driver files prompt ......................................................6

Figure 10 - Windows 2000 Finished installing..........................................................................................6

Figure 11 - DB-9 connector pinout ..........................................................................................................7

Figure 12 - Use of DTEs and DCEs in a communication link ................................................................7

Figure 13 - Cabling requirements for RS-232 devices ..............................................................................7

Figure 14 - Windows XP/2000 Device Manager properties, General tab ................................................9

Figure 15 - Windows XP/2000 RS-232 Advanced Options dialog ..........................................................9

Figure 16 - Windows XP/2000 USB serial port, Port settings ................................................................10

Figure 17 - Windows XP/2000 USB serial port, Advanced settings ......................................................10

Figure 18 - Windows XP/2000 USB serial port properties, Driver ........................................................10

Figure 19 - Windows XP/2000 USB serial port, Driver file details........................................................11

Introduction

This manual describes how to set up and install your USB-to-Serial Adapter.

U209-004 and U209-008 provide four or eight independent RS-232 serial interfaces to the host PC via the Universal Serial Bus (USB) port.

Each adapter uses high-speed UARTs and deep FIFOs, allowing each channel to obtain data rates up to

921.6 kbps. The adapters are powered over their USB connection (bus-powered), eliminating the need for an external power supply. The adapters are Plug-and-Play devices and require no hardware configuration.

Note: These products comply fully with USB Specification version 2.0. They will also operate over slower USB 1.1 connections at a slightly reduced performance level.

System requirements

USB-to-Serial adapters are supported under the Windows 2000/XP (and later) and Linux operating systems. One USB port is required to connect the adapter to your computer. You can use either a built-in USB port or an add-in USB host adapter. We recommend the use of a USB 2.0 port for best performance.

Installing the USB-to-Serial Adapter

Caution! Be sure to allow the installation process to finish without interruption

This section explains how to install the USB-to-Serial adapter under different operating systems. Please locate and follow the procedure for your computer's operating system.

The USB-to-Serial adapter includes Windows device drivers that enable the serial ports to appear to Windows as standard COM ports.

Installing under Windows XP

Follow these steps to install the adapter under Windows XP.

1. Turn the power to your computer ON. This is the system to which the device is to be connected.

2. Plug the wide flat end of the USB cable into the downstream connector. This is the

connector located on the back of the computer or USB hub.

3. Plug the square end of the USB cable into the USB-to-Serial adapter. Windows tells

you that it has found new hardware and launches the Found New Hardware Wizard (figure 1).

Figure 1 - The Found New Hardware Wizard launches automatically when you first plug in the USB-to-Serial

adapter.

Installing the USB-to-Serial Adapter

4. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM

drive. This is the CD that shipped with the

product.

5. Select the "Advanced" option. Click the

Next button. The Choose your search and

installation options prompt displays (figure 2).

6. Select Search removable media (floppy, CD-

ROM). If necessary, you can also select the

Include this location in the search: option and browse to the location with the USB-to-Serial drivers. The complete path is E:\Serial Port Adapters\Drivers\Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP for USB. Replace E:\ with your CD-ROM designation.

7. Click the Next button. Windows searches for drivers for the adapter (figure 3).

8. The Wizard locates and starts to install the necessary software. The Wizard installs the

software (figure 4), followed by the Finished installing prompt (figure 5).

Figure 2 - Windows XP Choose your search and

installation options prompt.

(continued)

Figure 3 - Windows XP Searches for drivers prompt.

Figure 4 - Windows XP Wizard installs the software.

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