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Usb director, rs422/rs485 hub 2-port usb director, rs422 hub 4-port nt 4.0 software support upgrade
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USB Director↔RS422/RS485 Hub 2-Port
USB Director↔RS422 Hub 4-Port
NT 4.0 Software Support Upgrade
CUSTOMER SUPPORT INFORMATION
Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500)
FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746
Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018
Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com
SEPTEMBER 2001
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  • Page 1 Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
  • Page 2 USB DIRECTOR HUBS TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Windows NT is a trademark, and Windows is a registered trademark, of Microsoft Corporation. UL is a registered trademark of Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.
  • Page 3 USB DIRECTOR HUBS FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT Class B Digital Device. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 4 USB DIRECTOR HUBS • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
  • Page 5 USB DIRECTOR HUBS NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura.
  • Page 6 USB DIRECTOR HUBS 10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo amplificadores) que producen calor. 11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el aparato.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    3.1 The Cable Connections (DB9 Female)....11 3.2 The Two-Position DIP Switch......11 3.3 Configuring the USB Director USB↔RS422/RS485 Hub 2-Port (IC160A) ..12 3.4 Verifying That Your System Supports USB ..14 3.5 Determining Why Support Is Not Present ..15 4. Installation ..............18 4.1 Plugging the Hub into Your PC ......18...

  • Page 8: Specifications

    CSA 22.2 No. 950, FCC Part 15, UL ® 1950 15 ft. (4.6 m) Maximum Distance — Both: (1) Type B USB; Connectors — IC160A: (2) DB9 male; IC161A: (4) DB9 male Indicators — (5): (1) Power, (4) Port ID...
  • Page 9 USB DIRECTOR HUBS Operating Temperature — 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) 5 to 95% Humidity Tolerance — Power — Derived from the USB port Size — 5.6"H x 3"W x 1"D (14.2 x 7.6 x 2.5 cm) 2.5 lb. (1.1 kg) Weight —...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    By simply plugging in a USB Director Hub, you: • add either 2 (for the IC160A) or 4 (for the IC161A) high-speed serial ports to your PC or server in seconds, and •...
  • Page 11 ’ NCLUDED You should have received the following equipment if you ordered the IC160A or IC161A. • (1) USB Director Hub (either the IC160A or IC161A). • (1) 3-ft. USB cable. • This manual. • (4) Software diskettes: (1) Windows 95 drivers, (1) Windows 98 drivers, (1) Windows 2000 drivers, (1) Windows NT 4.0 drivers.

  • Page 12: Configuration

    USB DIRECTOR HUBS 3. Configuration 3.1 The Cable Connections (DB9 Female) IMPORTANT Note that for full duplex (shown in the diagram below), the differential pair T and T should be together in one twisted pair, and R and R should be together in another twisted pair.

  • Page 13: Configuring The Usb Director Usb-Rs422/Rs485 Hub 2-Port (Ic160A)

    2. not used Figure 3-1. Two-Position DIP Switch. 3.3 Configuring the USB Director USB-RS422/RS485 Hub 2-Port (IC160A) This hub, which supports both RS-422 and RS-485, also has two sets of eight-position DIP switches, one set for each serial port. Figure 3-2 shows what each switch selects in its ON and OFF positions.
  • Page 14 • • • Option #7: RS-485 Full Duplex ↑ on ↕ user’s choice Middle Unit, Slave Key: ↓ off ↓ ↑ ↓ ↓ ↑ ↑ X X X doesn’t matter • Figure 3-3. Various Configurations for the IC160A DIP Switches.

  • Page 15: Verifying That Your System Supports Usb

    USB DIRECTOR HUBS 3.4 Verifying That Your System Supports USB If you’re using Windows 98, which fully supports USB, go to Chapter 4. If you’re using Windows 95 OSR2.1 or above, read this section. If you have an earlier version of Windows 95, read the second note in Section 4.4.

  • Page 16: Determining Why Support Is Not Present

    USB DIRECTOR HUBS 3.5 Determining Why Support Is Not Present NOTE This section is for Windows 95 users only. The DETAILS button in USBREADY can help you determine what’s preventing USB support. Click on the DETAILS button. If the USB Class Host Controller window reads, “No USB Host Controller Found”...
  • Page 17 USB DIRECTOR HUBS If the Test Results Detailing screen shows Windows 95 version 4.0.1111, which is Windows 95 OSR.2, go to Section 4.4. You will need to upgrade to OSR 2.1 by installing the USB supplement before installing the USB Director Hub.
  • Page 18 USB DIRECTOR HUBS 4. Verify that the USB serial ports are configured properly with the configuration utility. Press Start, then Programs, then USB Director Utility, then Director Configuration Utility. 5. The general box will show that the USB Director is installed.

  • Page 19: Installation

    USB DIRECTOR HUBS 4. Installation 4.1 Plugging the Hub into Your PC Plug the flat end of the USB cable into the USB port on the back of your PC or into an available USB port on a standard hub. Plug the D-shaped end into the USB Director Hub.

  • Page 20: Installing The Drivers For Windows 95 Users

    USB DIRECTOR HUBS 4.2 Installing the Drivers for Windows 95 Users After connecting the USB cable, if the following screen (Figure 4-1) does not appear, go to Section 3.5. Update Device Driver Wizard Windows found the following updated driver for this device. USB Director Hub If you want to use this driver, click Finish.
  • Page 21 USB DIRECTOR HUBS Insert Disk Please insert the disk labeled Driver Disk for Windows ‘95, and then click OK Figure 4-2. Insert Disk Screen. 4. Click on OK. The Copying Files... screen will appear. 5. Type A: in the Copy File From field and click OK. Files will be copied from the disk to your system.

  • Page 22: Installing The Drivers For Windows 98 Users

    USB DIRECTOR HUBS 4.3 Installing the Drivers for Windows 98 Users After connecting the USB cable, the Add New Hardware Wizard screen (Figure 4-3) appears. Add New Hardware Wizard The wizard searches for new drivers for: USB Director Hub A device driver is a software program that makes a hardware device work.

  • Page 23: Installing Microsoft Usb Support

    USB DIRECTOR HUBS When the Add New Hardware Wizard initiates its second search, it will be creating the new COM ports. Again, follow the instructions on the screen. Installation is complete when no more screens appear. Your new communication ports, numbered sequentially following the existing ports in your system, are now ready.
  • Page 24 USB DIRECTOR HUBS 3. Type <CD drive letter>:\other\usb\usbsupp. Follow the instructions on the screen. After rebooting, go back to step 1 in Section 3.4. Make sure that the Test Results Details (from the Details button in the USB System Checker screen) displays Windows 95 version 4.1212 or higher.

  • Page 25: Operation

    USB DIRECTOR HUBS 5. Operation 5.1 Using the Port Manager Utility The port manager utility.exe program file, found in your Windows System directory, allows you to manage various USB Director Hub resources. You may check the version numbers and other information pertaining to the USB Director Hub drivers.

  • Page 26: Interpreting The System Status Light

    USB DIRECTOR HUBS 5.2 Interpreting the System Status Light This signifies a loss of USB communication with the host. If the loss is due to unplugging the unit, when it is reconnected, the light will blink red a few moments before turning green. Otherwise, the light indicates a problem with the drivers, which may need to be reinstalled.
  • Page 27 400-1008-01 Rev. B © Copyright 2001. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved. 1000 Park Drive • Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • 724-746-5500 • Fax 724-746-0746...

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