StarTech.com 1P3FFCB-USB-SERIAL Quick Start Manual

FTDI USB-A to RS232 DB9 Serial Adapter Cable - M/M - ESD Level 4

Product ID

1P3FFCB-USB-SERIAL
1P10FFC-USB-SERIAL
2
1
2
3
Component
1 Serial Port DB9 • Connect to a Serial Peripheral Device
• Used to secure the Serial DB9 Port to the Serial
Peripheral Device
2
DB9 Screws
• The included DB9 Nuts can be installed for
compatibility with Serial Peripheral Devices or Cables
• Data Receive LED: Flashes Green to indicate activity
• Data Transmit LED: Flashes Yellow to indicate activity
3 LED Indicators
• USB LED: Solid Blue to indicate driver has been
installed, and USB connection enumerated
• Connect the USB to Serial Adapter to an available
4 USB Type A Port
USB-A Port

Pinout Diagram

1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9
DB-9 Male
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4
Function
Pin RS-232
1
DCD
2 RXD
3 TXD
4
DTR
5
GND
6 DSR
7 RTS
8 CTS
9
RI

Package Contents

• USB to Serial Adapter x 1
• DB9 Nuts x 2
• Quick-Start Guide x 1

Requirements

• USB Type-A Enabled Computer x 1
For the latest drivers/software, product information, technical specifications, and
declarations of conformance, please visit:
www.StarTech.com/1P3FFCB-USB-SERIAL
www.StarTech.com/1P10FFC-USB-SERIAL

Installation

Install the Driver and Adapter

Note: Drivers should install automatically in most supported operating systems. If
they do not, please complete the following steps:
1. Navigate to:
b. www.StarTech.com/1P3FFCB-USB-SERIAL
c. www.StarTech.com/1P10FFC-USB-SERIAL
4. Click the Drivers/Downloads tab.
5. Under Driver(s), download the appropriate Driver Package for your operating
system.
Windows
1. Right-click the downloaded file and extract the contents with Extract All.
2. Browse the Windows folder and run the Setup file.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
4. Connect the USB to Serial Adapter to an available USB-A port.
macOS
1. Double-click the downloaded file.
2. Open the folder that matches your macOS Version and run the Installer file inside
the folder.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
4. Connect the USB to Serial Adapter to an available USB-A port.
Quick-Start Guide
Manual Revision: October 2, 2023