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APRIL 2004
IC138A-R2
IC199A
USB Solo (USB→Serial)
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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 FCC AND IC RFI STATEMENTS FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference...
- Page 3 USB SOLO (USB→SERIAL) 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 4 NOM STATEMENT 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 5 USB SOLO (USB→SERIAL) TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL Windows is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
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Page 7: Specifications
Hardware Requirements: PC that supports USB Software Requirements: Windows ® 98/2000/XP Standards: USB 1.1 (for USB low-power device) Connectors: IC138A-R2: (1) USB Type B, (1) RS-232 DB25 male; IC199A: (1) USB Type B, (1) RS-232 DB9 male Indicators: None Power: Self-powered: 0.5 W, 5 VDC, 100 mA maximum;... -
Page 8: Introduction
It allows you to plug a legacy COM- port device (such as a modem, digital assistant, or printer) into the USB bus. Two models are available: The IC138A-R2 has a DB25 on the RS-232 side, and the IC199A has a DB9 connector on the RS-232 side. -
Page 9: System Requirements
2.3 What the Package Includes Check to make sure your package includes the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Black Box immediately at 724-746-5500. • USB Solo (USB→Serial) • (1) driver diskette • This users’ manual... -
Page 10: Other Usb Devices You Might Need
CHAPTER 2: Introduction 2.4 Other USB Devices You Might Need • Conventional devices without a USB interface require a USB converter. For example, if your PC does not have a USB interface, you’ll need the USB Card (PCI)(part number IC136C). •... -
Page 11: Installation
USB SOLO (USB→SERIAL) 3. Installation CAUTION The USB Solo includes an updated version of the drivers. If you have previously installed USB Solo drivers, then you need to uninstall the older drivers before continuing. Please view the README.TXT file on the driver diskette before continuing. - Page 12 CHAPTER 3: Installation NOTE If the Wizard does not appear when you plug in the serial converter, view the section “Is USB correctly installed?” in the README.TXT file on the USB Solo driver diskette. 3. A COM-port number will then be automatically assigned as described in Section 4.1.
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Page 13: Configuration
USB SOLO (USB→SERIAL) 4. Configuration 4.1 Assigning COM Ports When you first plug a USB Solo into your USB port, it will use the next available COM-port number. You can then modify the Options or Properties of your applications to use the COM port. Standard COM ports and USB Solo ports share the same COM numbering. -
Page 14: Deleting A Com Port
CHAPTER 4: Configuration 4.3 Deleting a COM Port To permanently delete a USB Solo from your system’s configuration, go to My Computer, Control Panel, System, and Device Manager. Highlight the appropriate device, then press Remove. If you plug the serial converter in again after deleting it, the system will respond as if it were a new device. -
Page 15: Using The Usb Solo
USB SOLO (USB→SERIAL) 5. Using the USB Solo USB devices support hot-plugging and plug-and-play. This means that you can re-cable and insert a new device into your USB network without rebooting or turning power off. (But you must turn the power off on the RS-232 device, since RS-232 devices cannot be hot- plugged.) When you insert a new USB device, the system will recognize and configure it automatically. -
Page 16: Power Requirements
We have extensively tested the USB Solo with a wide variety of devices. However, it is impossible to test all of the legacy serial devices in use today. If you have compatibility problems, call Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500. -
Page 17: Mouse Support
USB SOLO (USB→SERIAL) 5.3 Mouse Support To use a serial mouse with the USB Solo, just plug in the mouse and reboot the computer. 5.4 Typical USB Application Figure 5-1 shows a typical USB application. - Page 18 CHAPTER 5: Using the USB Solo USB 4-Port Hub Printer Scanner Host PC USB 4-Port Hub USB Solo USB Solo (IC138A-R2) (IC138A-R2) RS-232 Cable RS-232 Cable (ECM25C) (ECM25C) Hand-Held Digital USB Modem Computer Camera Figure 5-1. Typical application.
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