Computer Accessories User Manual

724-746-5500 | blackbox.com
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Chapter 2: Overview
2. Overview
2.1 Introduction
Use the USB to RS-232 DB9 Converter to connect your RS-232 serial devices to the USB port on your PC. Just connect the cable
to the PC or hub’s port, and connect the other end to an RS-232 device such as a PDA, scanner, or printer.
2.2 Features
• Complies with the USB 1.1 specification.
• Supports an RS-232 serial interface.
• Supports a 500-kbps data transfer rate.
• USB suspend condition.
• Plug-and-play compatible.
• USB host device drivers available.
• Draws its power from the USB connection—no extra power adapter required.
• Supports Windows 2000/XP/7, Windows Vista 32/64-bit, and Mac 10.x.
2.3 What’s Included
Your package should contain the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support
at 724-746-5500 or [e-mail].
• USB to RS-232 DB9 Converter
• CD-ROM containing software drivers and this user’s manual
2.4 System Requirements
• IBM
®
compatible computer or Mac
®
computer
• Windows 2000/XP/7, Windows Vista 32/64-bit, or Mac 10.x
• An available USB port
• 64 MB of RAM or more
• Pentium
®
233 MHz or higher