USB-to-Serial Adapter USER MANUAL UC232A / UC232A1
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Package Contents 1 UC232A / UC232A1 USB-to-Serial Adapter 1 User Instructions* Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing got damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem, contact your dealer. Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit, and/or any of the devices connected to it. * Features may have been added to the UC232A / UC232A1 since this manual was printed.
Overview Universal Serial Bus (USB) port technology has emerged in response to the proliferation of external peripheral devices (scanners, digital cameras, removable drives, etc.) that are increasingly being connected to the latest generation of computers. It is faster than traditional bus ports and, since it does not require any IRQs, the problem of IRQ conflict is eliminated, which means more peripheral devices can be attached to the system.
Features Full compliance with USB specification Supports RS-232 serial interface Supports automatic handshake mode Up to 921.
Windows 2000 Installation Installing the Driver(s) To install the UC232A / UC232A1 drivers, do the following: Note: The setup is for UC232A is the picture below. The UC232A1 is the same as the UC232A, except that it has a 100 cm cable attached instead of 35 cm. 1. Please download the latest software installation package from the UC232A / UC232A1 product page at www.aten.com/ download (search for UC232A / UC232A1 and go to the download tab). 2.
5. Windows displays the following warning: 6. You can safely ignore this warning. Click Continue Anyway to continue installing the new software. When the installation is complete, the following dialog box appears: 7. Click Finish to close the wizard. You have successfully installed the driver(s).
Connecting the UC232A / UC232A1 1. Connect the UC232A / UC232A1 USB-to-Serial Adapter to a USB port on your computer. The New Hardware Wizard appears: 2. Select No, not this time, and then click Next to continue.
3. Leave the default choice (Install the software automatically). Click Next to continue. 4. Windows displays the following warning: 5. You can safely ignore this warning. Click Continue Anyway to continue installing the new hardware. When the installation is complete, the following dialog box appears: 6. Click Finish to close the wizard. You have successfully installed the UC232A / UC232A1.
Uninstalling the Driver(s) 1. Insert the installation disk into the CD-ROM drive. The following dialog box appears: 2. Select Uninstall the driver, and then click Next. The following dialog box appears: 3. Click Finish. You have successfully uninstalled the driver(s).
Windows Vista/7/8/8.1/10 Installation Installing the Driver Note: The setup is for UC232A is the picture below. The UC232A1 is the same as the UC232A, except that it has a 100 cm cable attached instead of 35 cm. 1. Make sure that the Windows language for non-Unicode programs is set to English by checking Regional and Language Options, then Administrative. 2. Please download the latest software installation package from the UC232A / UC232A1 product page at www.aten.
5. After a few moments, the following dialog box appears. Choose your desired Language and click Next. 6. Click Next.
7. Click Install to install the drivers. 8. When the installation is complete, the following dialog box appears. Click Finish to close the wizard. You have successfully installed the driver(s).
Connecting the UC232A / UC232A1 1. Connect the UC232A / UC232A1 USB-to-Serial Adapter to a USB port in your computer.
Mac Installation Installing the Software Note: The setup is for UC232A is the picture below. The UC232A1 is the same as the UC232A, except that it has a 100 cm cable attached instead of 35 cm. 1. Please download the latest software installation package from the UC232A / UC232A1 product page at www.aten.com/ download (search for UC232A / UC232A1 and go to the download tab). 2. Execute the file and follow the on-screen instructions to configure detailed software settings. 3.
Linux Installation Note: The setup is for UC232A is the picture below. The UC232A1 is the same as the UC232A, except that it has a 100 cm cable attached instead of 35 cm. Installing the Driver(s) 1. Please download the latest software installation package from the UC232A / UC232A1 product page at www.aten.com/ download (search for UC232A / UC232A1 and go to the download tab). 2. Execute the file and follow the on-screen instructions to configure detailed software settings. 3. Open a command line. 4.
8. Connect the UC232A / UC232A1 to a USB port on your computer. Note: The UC232A / UC232A1 will not function properly unless the drivers have been previously installed.
Uninstalling the Driver(s) 1. Open a command line. 2. Move to the directory where you installed the driver(s). 3. Enter the following command: To uninstall the driver: make uninst To uninstall all drivers (including the base driver): make uninst_all You have successfully uninstalled the driver(s). Peripheral Installation 1.
2. Follow the Installation Wizard's on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Note: 1. This procedure only occurs the first time you connect the peripheral. If your peripheral was previously connected and configured for the RS-232 (COM) port, after you perform the Adapter Installation and click Finish, the driver will detect it and install it automatically.
Specifications Function Connectors UC232A UC232A1 USB Type A Plug Type A Plug Serial DB-9 Male DB-9 Male LEDs Power (Orange) Power (Orange) Data Transfer Rate Up to 921.6 Kbps Up to 921.6 Kbps Cable Length 35 cm 100 cm Power Consumption 450mW 450mW Power Mode Bus Powered Bus Powered USB Specification 2.0 Compliant 2.0 Compliant Environment Operating Temp. Physical Properties o 0–40 C 0–40o C Storage Temp.
DB-9 Pin Assignments Pin Assignment 1 CD 2 RXD 3 TXD 4 DTR 5 GND 6 DSR 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 RI Thank you for purchasing this ATEN product! It is recommended that you register the product right away at our website: http://eservice.aten.com.
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