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Keyspan:Mini Port Replicator for Windows-v3.2 User Manual

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This User Manual applies to the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator Software for Windows.
(rev 02jun19JA)
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Compatibility List for Windows • Configuration Examples for Windows • Serial Port Pin Outs • LED Behavior • Notices • Keyspan Warranty Information • Support Information This User Manual applies to the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator Software for Windows. (rev 02jun19JA) Page 1...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    1.1 - Introduction Looking for a way to connect your serial devices and parallel printer to a USB port on your USB equipped Windows computer? The Keyspan Mini Port Replicator is a simple, inexpensive, and reliable way to make this connection.

  • Page 3: Capabilities

    Keyspan:Mini Port Replicator for Windows-v3.2 User Manual 2.1 - Capabilities The Keyspan Mini Port Replicator is three devices in one. It contains one male DB9 serial port, one female DB25 printer port, and a two port USB hub. Keyspan Mini Port Replicator - Serial Port...
  • Page 4 The DB25 printer port on the Mini Port Replicator supports many popular parallel printers. On Windows 98, 98 SE, and Me, the DB25 port on the Keyspan Adapter is seen as a LPT port. This LPT port can be selected in your printer's Properties window.

  • Page 5: Installation Instructions

    Follow the instructions on-screen to complete the installation. Step 3 Software Installation Complete! Now that you have installed the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator software, you are ready to install the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator hardware. Please proceed to the installing the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator Hardware instructions.
  • Page 6 Your Keyspan Mini Port Replicator is ready for use now that you have installed hardware and software. If you are connecting USB devices to the Mini Port Replicator, simply connect them to either USB port. These devices will function just as they do on any other USB hub.

  • Page 7: Configuring Your Serial Device

    If your have a Keyspan product that has more than one serial port, please note which Keyspan serial port your serial device is connected to (the serial port on the Keyspan product, not your USB ports on your computer or USB hub). This information will become useful as we start Configuring Your Serial Device's Software.
  • Page 8 The COM port number is the address of the Keyspan serial port. In order for any serial device to communicate via the Keyspan adapter, that serial device's software must be told to use the Keyspan COM port number.
  • Page 9 COM port numbers, a place to type in a COM port number, or some combination of both. At this point, you have to select or enter COM port number of the Keyspan serial adapter you are connecting to. Please note that you can see the COM port number in the Adapter Status tab in Keyspan Serial Assistant.

  • Page 10: Configuring Your Parallel Printer

    Step 2 Determine Which Keyspan Port Your Printer Is Connected To To determine which Keyspan port your printer is connected to, open the Device Manager. To do this, open your System properties ( right-click on My Computer and then select Properties...
  • Page 11 Step 3 Tell Your Printer To Use The Keyspan Printer Port We now need to tell your printer to use your Keyspan LPT port. To do this, open the My Computer icon and then open the Printers folder. In the Printers folder locate the icon for your (in Start menu ->...

  • Page 12: Keyspan Serial Assistant

    Explanation of Assistant Features The following is a description of all the relevant text boxes and menus found in the Keyspan Serial Assistant. You can also obtain this information by turning on the 'Enable Tool Tips' check box in the Help tab in the Assistant window.
  • Page 13 Status.(IDLE or BUSY). If you have several Keyspan adapters of the same type, they will all show up in this tab. This is also the first place to check to see if your Keyspan adapter is working properly. If your Keyspan adapter does not show up in the Adapter Status tab, please proceed Problem Solving section in this manual for further instructions.
  • Page 14 Adapter pull down menu The Adapter pull down menu is used to select which Mini Port Replicator you would like to configure. If you only have one Keyspan Mini Port Replicator, you will not need to change the selection.
  • Page 15 Port pull down If you have more than one serial port on your Keyspan adapter, the Port pull down menu allows you select which serial port you want to modify or test. You can also see the serial port's COM port number and its COM port status next to the Port pull down menu.
  • Page 16 Update Configuration button The Update Configuration button updates the Keyspan adapter with the changes you have made in the Properties tab. Please note that these changes will take effect when you click the Update Configuration button.
  • Page 17 Port Mapping tab The Port Mapping tab in the Keyspan Serial Assistant allows you to change how COM port numbers are assigned to your Keyspan adapter. The following is an explanation of the items in this tab. Important!!! Please make sure you read this entire section. Changing COM port assignments may render other hardware unusable.
  • Page 18 Adapter Port Mapping Mode box The Adapter Port Mapping Mode box allows you to change the behavior of how Keyspan COM port numbers are assigned when you connect the Keyspan adapter to a different USB port than the one it was originally connected to.

  • Page 19: Diagnostics Tab

    Delete All Keyspan Mini Port Replicator Port Mappings button The Delete All Keyspan Mini Port Replicator Port Mappings button clears the Windows registry of all Keyspan Mini Port Replicator COM port numbers and Keyspan USB information. This allows Windows to create new COM port assignments.
  • Page 20 Adapter Status/Error log Log Window The Adapter Status / Error Events box displays the status of your Keyspan adapter hardware and software. It detects if the Keyspan driver is installed and whether or not a Keyspan adapter is connected.
  • Page 21 Help Tab the Help tab The Help tab in the Keyspan Serial Assistant displays the version numbers if the different components in your Keyspan USB Serial Adapter installation. You can also enable Tool Tips (on screen help), read your Keyspan adapter's User's Manual, or go to Keyspan's home page.

  • Page 22: Problem Solving

    Step 3 Check Your Serial Device's Software Configuration Check to see if your serial device's software is configured to use the Keyspan port . Please refer to your serial device's documentation for instructions on how to select/switch/configure a serial port in that software.
  • Page 23 Check the Device Manager to see if the Keyspan ports (COM and LPT) have been registered. See Step 2 in the Configuring Your Parallel Printer section in this manual. If you have followed all of the above steps and are still having problems with your Keyspan Mini Port Replicator, contact Keyspan Tech Support for further assistance.

  • Page 24: Appendices

    Notices FCC, CE, VCCI, Copyright and Trademark Information • Keyspan Warranty Information Keyspan Warranty Information • Support Information Information about obtaining technical support This User Manual applies to the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator Software for Windows. (rev 02jun19JA) Page 24...
  • Page 25 Mini Port Replicator? Answer To configure any serial device to use a serial port on any Keyspan USB Serial Adapter, you must: 1. Locate the software that controls your serial device. 2. Access that software's port or connection configuration screen/dialog/menu/etc.
  • Page 26 Replicator? Answer To configure any printer to use the printer port on the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator, you must: 1. Install your printer's software and access its properties. 2. In the printer's properties, tell the printer to use the Keyspan LPT or USB00x port.
  • Page 27 7.1.b - Compatibility List for Windows The following is a list of serial devices that have been tested with various Keyspan Serial Products on Windows. This list is intended to be used as reference guide and not as complete compatibility list.
  • Page 28 This is not necessary on Windows 2000 and Windows Compatibility List for Windows (parallel printers) Most parallel printers are compatible with Keyspan's Mini Port Replicator and USB to Parallel products. If you have a printer that does not appear to work, please contact Keyspan Tech Support for further instructions.
  • Page 29 For the configuration examples for other operating system (ie Mac OS, Mac OS X, etc.), please refer to the user manual for that platform or visit our web site at: http://www.keyspan.com This User Manual applies to the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator Software for Windows. (rev 02jun19JA) Page 29...

  • Page 30: Before You Begin

    'Adapter Status' tab box. You should also see the COM port number (ie COM1, COM2, etc.) and the COM Port Status.(IDLE or BUSY). If you see either of these messages, note the Keyspan COM port number (ie COM1, COM2, etc.) and its COM Port Status.(IDLE or BUSY). Proceed to Step 2.
  • Page 31 HotSync menu & Setup selection in the Palm Desktop software Once the HotSync® Manager application is opened, you will be presented with the HotSync Setup window. the HotSync Setup window This User Manual applies to the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator Software for Windows. (rev 02jun19JA) Page 31...
  • Page 32 In the HotSync Setup window, click on the Local tab. This will display the Serial port and Speed pull down menus. the Local tab Select your Keyspan COM port in the Serial port pull down menu (see step 1 in this example). Select 'As Fast As Possible' from the Speed pull down menu. Step 4 HotSync your Palm Organizer Palm Software configuration is now complete.
  • Page 33 Keyspan:Mini Port Replicator for Windows-v3.2 User Manual 7.1.d - Serial Port Pin Outs The pin assignments for the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator's male DB9 port are illustrated below: Keyspan Mini Port Replicator's male DB9 port Name Signal Designation Data Carrier Detect (Input)
  • Page 34 Keyspan:Mini Port Replicator for Windows-v3.2 User Manual 7.1.e - LED Behavior The Keyspan Mini Port Replicator part number UPSH-112 comes equipped with LED lights that reports the status of the Keyspan adapter USB hardware and and its ports. The following table shows all of the possible states of these LED light and what they mean:...
  • Page 35 (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CAUTION: Changes or modifications to the Mini Port Replicator not expressly approved by InnoSys Incorporated could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
  • Page 36 Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le material brouilleur du Canada. VCCI Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment Class B ITE (continued on next page...) This User Manual applies to the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator Software for Windows. (rev 02jun19JA) Page 36...
  • Page 37 Trademarks KEYSPAN is a trademark of InnoSys Inc. Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., used under license. Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the USA and other countries. Palm, PalmPilot, and Palm III are trademarks of Palm Computing Corp., 3Com Corporation, or is subsidiaries.
  • Page 38 Product or return them to KEYSPAN. License Grant Upon receipt of full payment for this product, KEYSPAN grants you a non exclusive license to: • Use one copy of the Software on a single computer ("Dedicated Computer") • Make one copy of the Software for archival purposes, or copy the Software onto the hard disk of your computer and retain the original for archival purposes.
  • Page 39 KEYSPAN within 90 days of the date you received the Product. If KEYSPAN is unable to make the Product conform to the above warranty, KEYSPAN, at its option, will refund all or a fair portion of the price you paid for this package. Any replacement software will be warranted for the remainder of the original 90 day warranty period or for 30 days from the date your received the replacement, whichever is longer.
  • Page 40 This agreement is governed by the laws of the State of California. Keyspan, a division of InnoSys, Inc. 3095 Richmond Pkwy, Ste. 207 Richmond CA 94806 This User Manual applies to the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator Software for Windows. (rev 02jun19JA) Page 40...
  • Page 41 Keyspan:Mini Port Replicator for Windows-v3.2 User Manual 7.1.z - Support Information Contacting Support If you require assistance with any Keyspan product, you may contact us by one of the following ways: • web/email: http://www.keyspan.com/support/ (Monday through Friday: 9 am to 5 pm Pacific) •...

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