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- Page 1 PC-HELPER No-Isolated RS-232C Micro Converter for USB2.0 COM-1(USB)H Isolated RS-232C Micro Converter for USB2.0 COM-1P(USB)H User’s Guide CONTEC CO., LTD.
- Page 2 Check Your Package Thank you for purchasing the CONTEC product. The product consists of the items listed below. Check, with the following list, that your package is complete. If you discover damaged or missing items, contact your retailer. Product Configuration List Micro converter (One of the following) [COM-1(USB)H + gender changer …1] *1...
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Page 3: Copyright
No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form by any means without prior written consent of CONTEC CO., LTD. CONTEC CO., LTD. makes no commitment to update or keep current the information contained in this document. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Check Your Package ............................ i Copyright ..............................ii Trademarks ..............................ii Table of Contents ............................iii BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT About the Product............................1 Features ..............................1 Support Software..........................2 Customer Support ............................2 Web Site..............................3 Limited One-Year Warranty ........................ - Page 5 If your problem cannot be resolved ......................19 EXTERNAL CONNECTION Interface connectors ..........................21 Directly Connecting the Product ...................... 21 Connecting the Product with a Cable ....................22 Gender changer ..........................22 FUNCTION Communication Function ......................... 23 Serial Data Transmission ........................23 RS-232C Control Lines ........................
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Page 6: Before Using The Product
It also comes with a Windows driver, which allows boards to be used as OS-standard COM ports. This product supports CONTEC-defined driver library “API-PAC(W32)” that provide local routines. Features - Max. 921,600bps RS-232C Serial Communication This product has one channel RS-232C-standard serial ports. -
Page 7: Support Software
1. Before Using the Product - Max. 127 converters can be installed as configured in the range COM1 - COM256. Using a USB hub allows you to install up to 127 converters to a single PC. COM1 - COM256 can be set using the device manager. - Each channel is equipped with separate 128-byte / 384-byte FIFO buffers for transmit and receive. -
Page 8: Customer Support
You can download updated driver software and differential files as well as sample programs available in several languages. Note! For product information Contact your retailer if you have any technical question about a CONTEC product or need its price, delivery time, or estimate information. Limited One-Year Warranty CONTEC products are warranted by CONTEC CO., LTD. -
Page 9: Safety Precautions
It may cause a trouble in recognizing and operating the device according to the kind of USB hub. If you use the USB hub, we encourage you to take advantage of the CONTEC’s product loan service to confirm operation before purchasing. -
Page 10: Fcc Warning
1. Before Using the Product COM-1P(USB)H Regarding “FCC PART 15 Class A Notice” These products have acquired the above-mentioned standard. However, a sufficient margin may not be secured for the standard. In this case, use a ferrite core (SEIWA E04SR301334 or a compatible product) for the COM cable (this product’s side). When attaching the ferrite core, coil it around once near the connector while leaving it open, and then close it. -
Page 11: Environment
1. Before Using the Product Environment Use this product in the following environment. If used in an unauthorized environment, the board may overheat, malfunction, or cause a failure. Operating temperature 0 - 50°C Operating humidity 10 - 90%RH (No condensation) Corrosive gases None Floating dust particles... -
Page 12: Setup
2. Setup 2. Setup This chapter explains how to set up the converter. What is Setup? Setup means a series of steps to take before the product can be used. Different steps are required for software and hardware. Installing the driver This section enables you to prepare the software and hardware by operating in accordance with each step in this chapter using the bundled disk. -
Page 13: Step 1 Setting The Hardware
2. Setup Step 1 Setting the Hardware This section describes how to setup the converter and connect it to your PC. Name of each parts COM-1(USB)H, COM-1P(USB)H Interface connector D-SUB 9 pin (Female) Interface connector USB TypeA Figure 2.1. Name of each parts COM-1(USB)H, COM-1P(USB)H... -
Page 14: Step 2 Installing The Software
2. Setup Step 2 Installing the Software Install software. Run [\USB\Com1Usb\Setup.exe] from the supplied bundled disk (1) The screens below show the installation. Click [next]. (2) Accept the license agreement, then click [Next>]. (3) The setup is completed COM-1(USB)H, COM-1P(USB)H... -
Page 15: Step 3 Installing The Hardware
It may cause a trouble in recognizing and operating the device according to the kind of USB hub. If you use the USB hub, we encourage you to take advantage of the CONTEC’s product loan service to confirm operation before purchasing. -
Page 16: Setting With The Found New Hardware Wizard
2. Setup Setting with the Found New Hardware Wizard Windows Vista (1) “Found New Hardware” Wizard is open. Click “Locate and install driver software”. (2) When the “Found New Hardware” windows is displayed, insert the accompanying bundled disk ”COM Setup Disk” into the CD-ROM drive. After a while, the device installation process begins. - Page 17 2. Setup (3) Click “Browse my computer for driver software (advanced)”. (4) Click “Next” You have now finished installing the hardware. COM-1(USB)H, COM-1P(USB)H...
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Page 18: Windows Xp
2. Setup Windows XP (1) The “Found New Hardware Wizard” will be started. (2) Select “Install from a list or specific location[Advanced]”, then click on the [Next] button. * COM-1(USB)H COM-1P(USB)H is displayed. (3) Specify that folder on the bundled disk which contains the setup information (INF) file to register the converter. - Page 19 2. Setup (4) In Windows XP, the Hardware Wizard displays the following alert dialog box when you have located the INF file. This dialog box appears, only indicating that the relevant driver has not passed Windows Logo testing, and it can be ignored without developing any problem with the operation of the terminal.
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Page 20: Step 4 Initializing The Software
2. Setup Step 4 Initializing the Software The COM ports are already assigned by the hardware installation step. Run Device Manager as described below if you wish to view or modify the COM port settings. Start Device Manager (1) Select "System" from "Control Panel" and start [Device Manager]. * COM-1(USB)H COM-1P(USB)H is displayed. -
Page 21: Step 5 Checking Operations With The Diagnosis Program
2. Setup Step 5 Checking Operations with the Diagnosis Program Use the diagnosis program to check that the terminal and driver software work normally, thereby you can confirm that they have been set up correctly. What is the Diagnosis Program? These programs perform some simple checks on the terminal operation. -
Page 22: Using The Diagnosis Program
2. Setup Using the Diagnosis Program Starting the Diagnosis Program Run [\Utility\CommChk\CommChk.exe] from the bundled disk Communication Settings COM Setup: Specify the number of the COM port you wish to test. If connecting two COM ports via a cross cable, specify the respective COM ports in [Device1] and [Device2]. - Page 23 2. Setup Start test Click the [Start] button to start the test using the specified conditions. View test result The test result is displayed in the [Message] window. A successful completion message appears if the test completed OK. COM-1(USB)H, COM-1P(USB)H...
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Page 24: Step 6 Uninstalling The Driver Libraries
From the Start Menu, select “Settings” – “Control Panel”. (2) Double-click on “Add and Remove Programs” in the Control Panel. (3) Select “CONTEC COM-1/1P/1PD(USB)H Drivers VerX.XX” from the displayed application and then click on the [Change/Remove] button. Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall the function libraries. - Page 25 2. Setup COM-1(USB)H, COM-1P(USB)H...
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Page 26: External Connection
3. External Connection 3. External Connection This chapter describes the interface connectors on the converter. Check the information available here when connecting an external device. Interface connectors DCD(Data Carrier Detect) RxD (Receive Data) TxD (Transmit Data) DTR (Data Terminal Ready) SG (Signal Ground) RI (Ring Indicator) CTS (Clear to Send) -
Page 27: Connecting The Product With A Cable
3. External Connection Connecting the Product with a Cable Use a cable when you use the gender changer to connect the product to the 9 pin D-SUB (female) RS-232C interface of the external device or when a straight connection cannot be made. The cable to be used may be different depending on the device to connect the product to. -
Page 28: Function
4. Function 4. Function This section describes the functions of the converter. Communication Function Serial Data Transmission Sends and receives data in accordance with the RS-232C standard. RS-232C Control Lines All ports include the RTS, CTS, DTR and DSR control lines. The lines can be controlled or monitored by software from the application. - Page 29 4. Function COM-1(USB)H, COM-1P(USB)H...
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Page 30: About Hardware
5. About Hardware 5. About Hardware LED display Table 5.1. Function list LED name LED display content POWER (green) ON … Power ON OFF … Power OFF RxD (yellow) Blinking … Receiving data * OFF … Not receiving data or not connected TxD (yellow) Blinking …... -
Page 31: Hardware Specifications
5. About Hardware Hardware specifications Table 5.2. Specifications Item COM-1(USB)H COM-1P(USB)H 1 channel Number of channels RS-232C I/O specification Bus isolation Isolated specification 300VDC Dielectric strength Asynchronous serial transfer Transfer method 300 - 921,600bps *1*2 Baud rate 7, 8 bit / 1, 2 stop bit Data length Even, Odd, Non-parity Parity check... -
Page 32: Physical Dimension
5. About Hardware Physical dimension #4-40UNC (inch screw) 59.8 20.5 78.3 [mm] Figure 5.2. Physical dimension COM-1(USB)H, COM-1P(USB)H... - Page 33 3-9-31, Himesato, Nishiyodogawa-ku, Osaka 555-0025, Japan Japanese http://www.contec.co.jp/ English http://www.contec.com/ Chinese http://www.contec.com.cn/ No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form by any means without prior written consent of CONTEC CO., LTD. [11252016] [11162004] Management No. A-46-832 [11252016_rev9] Parts No.
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