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QUATECH, INC.
5675 Hudson Industrial Parkway
Hudson, Ohio 44236-5012
Toll free: 1-800-553-1170
TEL: (330) 655-9000
FAX: (330) 655-9010
http://www.quatech.com
SSPXP/DSPXP/QSPXP-100/200/300
User's Manual P/N: 940-5000-100G
Rev. 1.00 – July 2007
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ExpressCard Serial Adapters
User's Manual
SSPXP-100
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SSPXP-200/300
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- Page 1 CONNECT WITH ExpressCard Serial Adapters QUATECH, INC. 5675 Hudson Industrial Parkway Hudson, Ohio 44236-5012 Toll free: 1-800-553-1170 TEL: (330) 655-9000 FAX: (330) 655-9010 http://www.quatech.com SSPXP/DSPXP/QSPXP-100/200/300 User’s Manual P/N: 940-5000-100G Rev. 1.00 – July 2007 RELIABILITY User’s Manual SSPXP-100 DSPXP-100 QSPXP-100...
- Page 2 Copyright Copyright © 1998 - 2007, Quatech, Inc. All rights are reserved. The information contained in this document cannot be reproduced in any form without the written consent of Quatech, Inc. Any software programs that might accompany this document can be used only in accordance with any license agreement(s) between the purchaser and Quatech, Inc.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Table of contents------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ i Figures ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ii Tables ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ii Introduction----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 System requirements ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Installing the Serial Adapter------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 Installing under Windows XP ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2 Uninstalling under Windows XP -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 Installing under Windows Vista--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 Uninstalling under Windows Vista ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------11 Making external connections -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12 RS-232 serial connections ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12... - Page 4 Table of Contents Quatech ExpressCard Serial Adapter User’s Manual Figures Figure 1 - Windows XP Found new hardware prompt... 2 Figure 2 - Windows XP Choose your installation options prompt... 3 Figure 3 - Windows XP “software has not passed Windows logo testing” prompt ... 4 Figure 4 - Windows XP “please wait”...
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Page 5: Introduction
Introduction System requirements Rev 1.00 (July 2007) This User’s Manual describes how to setup and install your Quatech Serial Adapter. The Quatech SSPXP-100, DSPXP-100, and QSPXP-100, respectively, provide one, two, or four independent RS-232 serial ports. The Quatech SSPXP-200/300, DSPXP-200/300, and QSPXP-200/300, respectively, provide one, two or four independent RS-422/485 serial ports. -
Page 6: Installing The Serial Adapter
Installing the Serial Adapter Caution! Be sure to allow the installation process to finish without interruption. Installing under Windows XP Step Procedure Step 1 Turn on the power to your computer system. Step 2 Plug the ExpressCard into an available ExpressCard slot on the computer. -
Page 7: Figure 2 - Windows Xp Choose Your Installation Options Prompt
Procedure Step 5 Insert the Quatech installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. Step 6 Select the “install automatically (Recommended)” option. Step 7 Click the Next button. Rev 1.00 (July 2007) Figure 2 - Windows XP Choose your installation options prompt... -
Page 8: Figure 3 - Windows Xp "Software Has Not Passed Windows Logo Testing" Prompt
Figure illustrates “software passed Windows logo testing” prompt. This prompt will only appear in the case of a new unsigned driver. Step Procedure Step 8 In the case of a new unsigned driver, the “software has not passed Windows logo testing”... -
Page 9: Figure 4 - Windows Xp "Please Wait" Message
Step Procedure Step 10 Press the Finish button to continue. Rev 1.00 (July 2007) Figure 4 - Windows XP “please wait” message Figure 5 - Windows XP Finished installing prompt Description The ExpressCard Adapter installation is complete. Page 5... -
Page 10: Uninstalling Under Windows Xp
3. Click on Device Manager. Figure 6 - Device Manager 4. Scroll down to Multi-port serial adapters and expand. 5. Highlight your Quatech Serial Adapter; for example, SSPXP-100 ExpressCard RS-232 Serial Adapter. 6. Select the Action menu option. 7. Select Uninstall from the drop down menu. -
Page 11: Installing Under Windows Vista
Installing under Windows Vista Step Procedure Step 1 Turn on the power to your computer system. Step 2 Plug the ExpressCard into an available ExpressCard slot on the computer. Figure illustrates Windows Vista Found new hardware prompt. The Found Hardware Wizard launches automatically when you first plug in the Serial... -
Page 12: Figure 9 - Windows Vista "Insert The Disc That Came With Your Hardware" Prompt
When the “Windows needs your permission to use this program” prompt appears, select [allow] to continue with the install ation. Procedure Step 5 Insert the Quatech installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. Step 6 Click the Next button Page 8 Description Windows will pop-up the next prompt. -
Page 13: Figure 10 - Windows Vista "Windows Can't Verify The Publisher Of The Driver Software" Prompt
Figure illustrates “Windows can’t verify publisher driver software” prompt. This prompt will only appear in the case of a new unsigned driver. Step Procedure Step 7 In the case of a new unsigned driver, the “Windows can’t verify the publisher of the driver software”... -
Page 14: Figure 11 - Windows Vista "Installing Driver Software" Message
Step Procedure Step 9 Press the Close button to continue. Page 10 Figure 11 - Windows Vista “Installing driver software” message Figure 12 - Windows Vista "The software has been successfully installed" prompt Description The ExpressCard Adapter installation is complete. Rev 1.00 (July 2007) -
Page 15: Uninstalling Under Windows Vista
4. When the security prompt appears, click [allow] to continue. Figure 13 - Device Manager 5. Scroll down to Multi-port serial adapters and expand. 6. Highlight your Quatech Serial Adapter; for example, SSPXP-100 ExpressCard RS-232 Serial Adapter. 7. Select the Action menu option. -
Page 16: Making External Connections
DTE-to-DTE cables with 9-pin connectors. Page 12 Quatech Serial Adapters are equipped with male DB-9 connectors for RS-232 and with female DB-9 connectors for RS-422/485. The following figures and tables show the serial port pinouts for RS-232 and RS-422/485 applications. -
Page 17: Figure 16 - Rs-232 Db-9 Pin Designations
Rev 1.00 (July 2007) Quatech Serial Adapters are DTE devices that connect to peripheral equipment through a male DB-9 connector. The following table lists the serial port connector definitions. Figure 16 - RS-232 DB-9 pin designations Table 2 - RS-232 DB-9 signal definitions... -
Page 18: Rs-422/485 Serial Connections
RS-422/485. Page 14 Quatech Serial Adapters provide four differential communication signals (either RS-422 or RS-485) per channel. Transmit Data (TxD) and Auxiliary Output (AuxOut) are the two output signals. Receive Data (RxD) and Auxiliary Input (AuxIn) are the two input signals. -
Page 19: Testing Serial Ports In Hyperterminal
Testing serial ports in HyperTerminal Running Hyperterminal Step Procedure Step 1 Attach the loopback connector to the DB-9 connector. Step 2 Launch HyperTerminal. Step 3 Create a new session. Step 4 Select the COM # associated with port 1 from the drop down list. Step 5 With the session open, type any text. -
Page 20: Using Device Manager
Using Device Manager Accessing Device Manager Step Procedure Step 1 Select Start – Control Panel. Step 2 Double click the System icon. Step 3 Click the Hardware tab, and then press the Device Manager button. Exploring Device Manager screens Windows XP / Vista Step Procedure Step 1... -
Page 21: Figure 18 - Windows Xp Device Manager - Adapter Properties, General Tab
Figure illustrates Adapter Properties, General Tab which tells you whether Adapter working properly Step Procedure Step 3 Click the ExpressCard Serial Ports Advanced Options tab to view the port setting properties. Rev 1.00 (July 2007) Figure 18 - Windows XP Device Manager - Adapter properties, General tab Description The Advanced Options dialog box displays. -
Page 22: Figure 19 - Windows Xp Device Manager - Adapter Properties, Advanced Tab
Using configuration utilities Quatech ExpressCard Serial Adapter User’s Manual Figure 19 - Windows XP Device Manager - Adapter properties, Advanced tab Figure 19 illustrates the Serial Adapter, Advanced Options Tab for RS-232 devices. Page 18 Rev 1.00 (July 2007) - Page 23 Step Procedure Step 4 The ExpressCard Serial Port Advanced Options Tab allows you to force a clock multiplier to increase the effective maximum data rate with some legacy applications. The clock rate will be applied to all serial ports on the card Additional RS-422/485 Advanced Option Settings are available for each individual port and will allow you to set the...
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Page 24: Figure 20 - Windows Xp Device Manager - Serial Port, General Tab
Using configuration utilities Quatech ExpressCard Serial Adapter User’s Manual Figure 20 - Windows XP Device Manager - Serial Port, General Tab Figure 20 illustrates the Serial Port, General Tab, which tells you whether the selected port is working properly. Page 20... -
Page 25: Figure 21 - Windows Xp Device Manager - Serial Port, Port Settings Tab
Figure 21 illustrates the Serial Port, Port Settings Tab. Step Procedure Step 9 This Port Settings tab allows you to set default values for the following: Bits per second Data bits Parity Stop bits Flow control Step 10 Press the Advanced button. Rev 1.00 (July 2007) Figure 21 - Windows XP Device Manager - Serial Port, Port settings tab Description... -
Page 26: Figure 22 - Windows Xp Device Manager - Serial Port, Advanced Settings Box
Step Procedure Step 11 Use the drop down box to select the port whose settings you wish to change. Click OK or Cancel to return to the Port Settings tab. Step 12 Click the Driver tab to view the driver information and update the driver. -
Page 27: Figure 23 - Windows Xp Device Manager - Serial Port, Driver Tab
Figure 23 illustrates the Serial Port, Driver Tab, which lets you view the driver details and update, roll back, or uninstall the driver. Step7,l/. Procedure Step 13 You have several options: View detailed driver information Update the device drivers Uninstall your Serial Adapter. Return to the previously installed driver. -
Page 28: Figure 24 - Windows Xp Device Manager - Serial Port, Driver File Details Box
Click Cancel to close the dialog. Page 24 Figure 24 - Windows XP Device manager - Serial Port, Driver file details box Description Quatech is the provider of the driver. This is the version number of the installed software. Copyright date and holder Indicates whether Microsoft has approved this version. -
Page 29: Setting Advanced Options
Setting advanced options Operating Mode (RS-422/485 adapters only) Rev 1.00 (July 2007) The Serial port advanced properties can be altered from the Device Manager window. Options for each serial port can be individually controlled. Changes are applied: To all serial ports when the Serial Adapter is unplugged from •... - Page 30 RS-422/485 Full Duplex (4-wire) RS-422/485 Half Duplex (2-wire) Auto-Toggle Note: The Auto-Toggle mode is the best choice for most half- duplex scenarios. It offers the best performance and the best ease-of-use. RS-422/485 Half Duplex (2-wire) RTS control RS-422/485 Half Duplex (2-wire) DTR control Page 26 This mode allows simultaneous transmit and receive operation.
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Page 31: Receiver Control (Rs-422/485 Adapters Only)
Receiver Control (RS-422/485 adapters only) Always (default) Only when not transmitting Connector Set-up : AuxOut/AuxIn (RS-422/485 adapters only) Loopback (default) Modem Control Clocks Rev 1.00 (July 2007) In RS-422/485 half-duplex operating modes, the serial port’s receivers can be set to be active all the time or to be active only when the port is not transmitting. -
Page 32: Troubleshooting
The ExpressCard port is faulty. Page 28 This section lists some common problems and their causes. If the information below does not provide a solution, contact Quatech technical support. Solution Check the card to make sure that it is firmly seated in the card slot. -
Page 33: Appendix
Appendix A Specifications Bus interface Baud rates Ports UARTs Transceivers: SSPXP-100 DSPXP-100 QSPXP-100 Transceivers: SSPXP-200/300 DSPXP-200/300 QSPXP-200/300 Rev 1.00 (July 2007) PCI Express, revision 1.1 Up to 921,600 bps. Factors impacting performance include: Hardware flow control Horsepower of the host computer Quality of and length of cables Continuous or “bursty”... - Page 34 Connectors: Dimensions Power Requirements Temperature: Humidity OS Support Page 30 -100 DB-9 Male -200/300 DB-9 Female See drawings +3.3v = <1000 mA +3.3v aux = 0 mA +1.5v = 0 mA Operating: 0 to 70 C Storage: –50 to 80 C 10 to 90% Windows XP, Windows Vista Rev 1.00 (July 2007)
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Page 36: Appendix
Quatech, Inc. warrants the SSPXP/DSPXP/QSPXP/-100/200/300 to be free of defects for five (5) years from the date of purchase. Quatech, Inc. will repair or replace any board that fails to perform under normal operating conditions and in accordance with the procedures outlined in this document during the warranty period.