Introduction; Overview; Technical Support - Applied Systems Engineering BCOM-USB User Manual

1. Introduction

1.1. Overview

This manual is intended for users of the BCOM-USB dual-port serial communication device
and the ASE2000 Communications Test Set. It provides instructions for installing the BCOM-
USB Windows drivers, update its internally stored ASE product license or upgrade BCOM-USB
firmware.
This manual contains a description of:
• BCOM-USB Device
• BCOM-USB I/O Driver installation
– Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 I/O Driver Installation
– Windows XP, and other earlier versions of Windows
• ASE License-Firmware Updater installation and use
The ASE License-Firmware Updater program is used to install new license information in the
BCOM-USB flash memory and/or install new firmware releases onto the BCOM-USB device.

1.2. Technical Support

The BCOM-USB device is intended for use only in conjunction with the ASE2000 Communications
Test Set (Version 1 & V2) and certain other applications developed by ASE. Support will only be
provided on applications approved by ASE. The BCOM-USB device should be properly registered
with ASE so information regarding the BCOM-USB device will be sent to the correct person.
Contact support@ase-systems.com for additional support.
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