USB to Serial Converter user manual Models 205146 & 205153 MAN-205146/205153-UM-0709-05
Thank you for purchasing this MANHATTAN® USB to Serial Converter, Models 205146 and 205153. Modern computers are often not equipped with RS232 ports, making the use of legacy peripherals and communication devices more difficult. The MANHATTAN USB to Serial Converter, with its serial RS232 port, easily expands a single USB 1.1 port to connect and support serial modems, barcode scanners, digital cameras, card readers and other devices.
installation Initial Operating System Selection When the included driver CD is inserted in the computer’s CD-ROM drive, if the system supports auto run the following screen will display. If the above screen does not display, go to Start on your desktop, then Run. In the “Open” text field, enter “X:\autorun” (where “X” is the letter designation for your CD-ROM drive, as shown below). Click “OK.
On the subsequent screen, select “Product Driver” to display the Driver screen, which presents a separate folder for different operating systems. Open the folder that corresponds to your operation system. NOTE: This user manual is for Windows installations only. The Windows screen presents specific versions of its operating system. Open the folder for your computer’s OS.
When the specific Windows OS screen displays, double-click the Driver Installer icon to select/run the program, then follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: You may be prompted to re-boot the computer. NOTE: The following procedure for Windows 2000 and XP presents XP screen images, which are essentially the same as Windows 2000. Windows 2000/XP 1. Connect the converter to the serial device and an open USB port on the computer.
Windows Vista/7 1. Connect the converter to the serial device and an open USB port on the computer. 2. Allow the system to automatically search for updates on the Internet. NOTE: Make sure the computer is connected to the Internet. The system will automatically download any appropriate update(s) and install the proper driver required for adapter operation. (If the necessary updates are already on your system, the system will find them.) Installation Verification 1.
2. Click “Hardware,” then click “Device Manager.” 3. The device will be presented as shown if it’s been installed properly. specifications General System Requirements • • • • • • • • USB 1.1 or 2.0 port • Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 USB 1.1 (1) USB port; type-B female (1) RS232 port; 9-pin male Transfer rate: up to 225 kbps Bus powered Over-current protection 45 cm (18 in.
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