Chapter 2: Overview - Black Box IC1000A User Manual

CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW

2.1 OVERVIEW
The USB to RS-232 Converter connects to a PC or server through the Universal Serial Bus (USB), providing easy, high-
speed serial connectivity to equipment that uses the standard RS-232 serial interface, including modems, printers,
point-of-sale (POS) terminals, and industrial-control devices.
The USB to RS-232 Converter has a Type B USB connector for a cable running from the USB port of a computer,
USB hub, or USB switch. It also has a DB9 male RS-232 port, pinned like the serial ports on a PC, to which you can
connect your RS-232 devices. The USB to RS-232 Converter allows you to control one RS-232 device using one USB
port on your computer.
2.2 WHAT'S INCLUDED
(1) USB RS-232 CONVERTER (IC1000A)
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(1) 1M (3.3 FT) USB CABLE
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If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black box immediately.
2.3 FEATURES
LETS YOU ADD ONE HIGH-SPEED SERIAL PORT TO YOUR PC OR SERVER IN SECONDS
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ELIMINATES THE DIFFICULT INSTALLATION AND CONFIURATION ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH HIGH-PRICED, OLDER CARD SOLUTIONS (NO PC
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SLOTS ARE REQUIRED).
THE USB TO RS-232 CONVERTER IS HOT SWAPPABLE, SO YOU DON'T HAVE TO REBOOT THE OPERATING SYSTEM DURING INSTALLATION.
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