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Keyspan USB Serial Adapter Software v2.x for Mac OS X User Manual
USB Serial Adapter Software
(version 2.x)
for Mac OS X
User Manual

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Keyspan USB Serial Adapter Software v2.x for Mac OS X User Manual USB Serial Adapter Software Table of Contents 1.1 - Introduction 2.1 - Mac OS X vs 'Classic' Drivers - Important 3.1 - Installation Instructions 4.1 - Configuring Your Serial Device 5.1 - Keyspan Serial Assistant...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Serial Ports - Mac OS X vs 'Classic' Mac OS section in this manual) . The Keyspan USB Serial Adapter Software for Mac OS X will add 'Mac OS X serial ports' to your computer. These 'Mac OS X serial ports' can only be used by Mac OS X native software (ie a program that does not require the Classic environment to run).

  • Page 3: Mac Os X Vs 'Classic' Drivers - Important

    2.1 - Mac OS X vs 'Classic' Drivers - Important Mac OS X compatible Keyspan USB to serial adapters typically also have Mac OS 8.6-9.x driv- ers. Depending on the serial device you intend to connect to your Mac (ie Palm Pilot, GPS, mo- dem, etc), you may need to uninstall Keyspan’s Mac OS X software.
  • Page 4 If your software requires Classic and has not been updated to work with Mac OS X, install the Keyspan OS 8.6 - 9.x drivers. DO NOT INSTALL THE MAC OS X drivers. If you install the Keyspan Mac OS X drivers, Mac OS X will control your Keyspan adapter and it will not 'share' it with Classic.
  • Page 5 Regardless of which method is used, your serial device communicates with a software library called POSIX (aka POSIX API). When a Keyspan adapter is connected, the Keyspan USB Serial Adapter software for Mac OS X registers a port with the IORegistry (this is another software library). At this point, a program can get the list of available serial ports (including Keyspan serial ports) from IORegistry.

  • Page 6: Installation Instructions

    Place the CD into the CD-ROM drive. When the CD icon appears on your desktop, double click on this icon to display its contents. Locate the Keyspan Mac OS X folder and then locate the Keyspan USB Serial Software for Mac OS X Installer.
  • Page 7 The following hardware installation instructions provide a basic overview on installing the Keyspan USB Serial Adapter in a USB port. For detailed instructions on how to connect USB devices your specific computer, please refer to the USB Device Install section in your computer's user's manual.

  • Page 8: Configuring Your Serial Device

    Determine Which Keyspan Port Your Serial Device Is Connected To If you 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).
  • Page 9 When you've found the port selection screen in your serial device's software, you may be pre- sented with a list of serial port names. If you have a Keyspan device that only has one serial port, simply select the port name that starts with the letters USA.

  • Page 10: Keyspan Serial Assistant

    Keyspan USB Serial Adapter Software v2.x for Mac OS X User Manual 5.1 - Keyspan Serial Assistant Besides the required drivers, the Keyspan USB Serial Adapter software installer installs an appli- cation called Keyspan Serial Assistant. This application is used to: ·...

  • Page 11: The Settings Menu

    You can also see the names of the Keyspan serial ports by clicking on the TRIANGLE next to Adapter icon as shown below: Once you know the names of the Keyspan ports, you can then select the appropriate port name in your serial device's software.

  • Page 12: Problem Solving

    Keyspan USB Serial Adapter Software v2.x for Mac OS X User Manual 6.1 - Problem Solving If you are having problems with your Keyspan USB to Serial Adapter in Mac OS X, please read the following instructions to assist you in troubleshooting your Keyspan adapter.
  • Page 13 Step 4 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 14: Appendices

    Keyspan USB Serial Adapter Software v2.x for Mac OS X User Manual 7.1 - Appendices - · Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) · Frequently Asked Questions Configuration Examples for Mac OS X · Instructions on how to configure selected hardware and software (ie VirtualPC, Final Cut Pro, Palm) Uninstalling Keyspan software ·...

  • Page 15: A - Frequently Asked Questions (Faqs)

    USB Serial Port Adapter ( USB Serial Adapter ( Mini Port Replicator ( USB Serial Adapter ( Please note: You only need one driver (the Keyspan USB Serial Adapter Software for Mac OS X ) for all of these devices. http://www.keyspan.com Question...

  • Page 16: C - Configuration Examples For Mac Os X

    Keyspan USB Serial Adapter Software v2.x for Mac OS X User Manual 7.1.c - Configuration Examples for Mac OS X - The following is a list of available configuration examples for Mac OS X. These example pro- vide step-by-step instructions on configuring select serial devices. The current examples avail-...

  • Page 17: Cx.01 - Palm Desktop

    If your Keyspan hardware and software are installed correctly, the 'Serial Ports' text box will show an icon of your Keyspan serial product. If you do not see an icon of your Keyspan serial Keyspan Tech Support product , contact (located in your Applications folder).
  • Page 18 Keyspan USB Serial Adapter Software v2.x for Mac OS X User Manual Click on the TRIANGLE to the left of your Keyspan icon. This will display the names of the serial port(s) on that Keyspan product as shown below: the Keyspan Serial Assistant window's triangle and port name Note the the serial port name in the in the Palm software later.
  • Page 19 Keyspan USB Serial Adapter Software v2.x for Mac OS X User Manual The easiest way to access the HotSync Manager is via the Palm Desktop software. To do this, launch the Palm Desktop software. When the Palm Desktop software is running, go to the "Hot- Sync"...
  • Page 20 Then turn ON the Keyspan serial port name (see Step 1) by checking its check box. the Connection Settings tab and window The click on the Keyspan serial port name and click on the Settings button. This will open the settings window as shown below: the settings window In the settings window, make sure that the Connection menu is set to SERIAL.
  • Page 21 Keyspan USB Serial Adapter Software v2.x for Mac OS X User Manual If you have a Keyspan USB PDA Adapter with the model number of USA-19, set the baud rate to 57600. For any other Keyspan serial port product (including the Keyspan USB PDA Adapter model numbers USA-19Q and USA-19Qi), set the baud rate to As fast as possible.

  • Page 22: Cx.02 - Modem/Cell Phone Ppp Setup

    This Configuration Example shows you how to configure a dial-up internet connection (aka PPP connection) via the Network System Preference. In this example, a modem or cell phone is con- nected to a Keyspan serial port and the Network System Preference is told to communicate with that Keyspan serial port.
  • Page 23 Keyspan USB Serial Adapter Software v2.x for Mac OS X User Manual Click on the TRIANGLE to the left of your Keyspan icon. This will display the names of the serial port(s) on that Keyspan product as shown below: the Keyspan Serial Assistant window's triangle and port name Note the the serial port name in the in the Network System Preference later.
  • Page 24 This message is normal and is letting you know that the Network System Preference has found a new connection. In this case, the new port/connection is the Keyspan se- rial port. If you see this message, simply click the OK button.
  • Page 25 We may be able to assist you in finding a script. You have now told the Network System Preference which modem/cell phone you are using and which Keyspan serial port that modem is connected to. Please proceed to Step 4... Step 4 Configure the Internet Connect application and connect to the Internet...
  • Page 26 Keyspan USB Serial Adapter Software v2.x for Mac OS X User Manual Once Internet Connect is open, select the Keyspan serial port from the Configuration menu. Select an access number in Telephone Number menu and enter your account's password if nec- essary.

  • Page 27: Cx.03 - Virtualpc

    Before you begin... This Configuration Example shows you how to configure VirtualPC (with Microsoft Windows) to use a Keyspan serial port. There are two ways of doing this depending on your Keyspan serial product: Method 1 involves VirtualPC emulating COM1 or COM2 by using an existing Mac serial port.
  • Page 28 Keyspan Serial Assistant open the Click on the TRIANGLE to the left of your Keyspan icon. This will display the names of the serial port(s) on that Keyspan product as shown below: the Keyspan Serial Assistant window's triangle and port name (located in your Applications folder).
  • Page 29 Typically, the last 2 letters indicate the port number on your Keyspan hardware (ie P1 = port 1, P2 = port 2, etc.) Step 2 Launch and Configure VirtualPC to emulate a COM port...
  • Page 30 Now that you've selected COM1 or COM2, you will need to map the VirtualPC COM port to a Keyspan MAC serial port. This is what causes data to be sent to COM1 or COM2 to be sent to to your Keyspan serial port. To do this, turn on the Mac serial port radio button and select your Keyspan serial port from the list of available ports (this is same port from Step 1).
  • Page 31 Keyspan USB Serial Adapter Software v2.x for Mac OS X User Manual Once you have selected the Keyspan serial port, click the OK button to save your changes. Please note that you may have to restart your emulated environment (ie Windows).
  • Page 32 Step 2 Configure VirtualPC to emulate USB Now that you have installed the Keyspan Windows software, we are ready to configure Virtu- alPC to emulate USB. To do this, first select the "...Settings" command from the Edit menu. Please note that the VirtualPC menu bar may be hidden. You may have to hold down the Com- mand key (aka Apple key).
  • Page 33 Once USB is selected, turn on or check the Enable USB check box. Below this check box, you should see an item for your Keyspan USB device. Turn on this check box as well. This will emulate USB and tells your emulated environment that your Keyspan USB device is connected.
  • Page 34 Keyspan USB Serial Adapter Software v2.x for Mac OS X User Manual Once you have selected the Keyspan USB device, click the OK button to save your changes. Please note that you may have to restart your emulated environment (ie Windows).

  • Page 35: Cx.04 - Final Cut Pro

    If your Keyspan hardware and software are installed correctly, the 'Serial Ports' text box will show an icon of your Keyspan serial product. If you do not see an icon of your Keyspan serial Keyspan Tech Support product , contact Click on the TRIANGLE to the left of your Keyspan icon.
  • Page 36 Select your deck from the list and click on edit. This will bring up the Device Control Preset Editor. (see below) Select the correct protocol for your deck (your). Under Port, select the Keyspan serial port your deck is connected to. (see above) Rev 2006aug07 Page 36...
  • Page 37 Keyspan USB Serial Adapter Software v2.x for Mac OS X User Manual Select OK and now you should have deck control with Final Cut Pro! Rev 2006aug07 Page 37...

  • Page 38: U - Uninstalling Keyspan Software

    Keyspan USB Serial Adapter Software v2.x for Mac OS X User Manual 7.1.u - Uninstalling Keyspan software Uninstall Instructions To uninstall the Keyspan USB Serial Adapter software for Mac OS X, you will have to: 1.launch the 2.select the Uninstall USB Serial Extension command 3.delete the...
  • Page 39 Keyspan USB Serial Adapter Software v2.x for Mac OS X User Manual Step 3 Delete the Keyspan Serial Assistant application To delete the "Keyspan Serial Assistant", open your applications folder, find the Keyspan Serial Assistant icon and move it to the trash. Step 4 Restart Your Computer Restart your computer to complete the uninstall process.

  • Page 40: Z - Support Information

    Keyspan USB Serial Adapter Software v2.x for Mac OS X 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: · fax: ·...

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