Hagstrom Electronics USB-KM232 User Manual

Rs-232 controlled usb keyboard and mouse cable

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USB-KM232

RS-232 Controlled USB

Keyboard and Mouse Cable

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Page 1 USB-KM232 RS-232 Controlled USB Keyboard and Mouse Cable User Manual...
Page 2 This unit is may be used a variety of ways in order to meet your specific requirements. Please take a few minutes to read this manual before using your USB-KM232. If you have any questions about the use of the USB-KM232 not covered in this manual, please contact us. Send an email to, sales@hagstromelectronics.com...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Introduction to the USB-KM232 Quick Setup Producing Mouse Action on the Target PC Producing Keystrokes on the Target PC US Key Number Table Additional Keyboard Control Commands Serial Connector Pinout USB-KM232 Specifications Accessories Custom Options USB-KM232...
Page 4: Introduction To The Usb-Km232
USB-KM232 cable to the serial port of the computer or device which will send the serial data to the USB-KM232. 3) The USB-KM232 is now ready to be used. Send and receive serial data using the single byte commands outlined on the following pages.
Page 5: Producing Mouse Action On The Target Pc
0x4D = Middle Button On 0xCD = Middle Button Off After each command is sent to the USB-KM232, a response code is returned by the USB-KM232, which is the one’s complement of the command received. Use this response byte to indicate when the next command may be sent to the USB-KM232.
Page 6: Producing Keystrokes On The Target Pc
“make” or press and hold of the “1” key. Sending a byte with a value of 130 (0x82) will result in the release of the “1” key. The USB-KM232 responds to each byte received with a byte which is a one’s complement of the byte received. Use this response as the indication that the next byte may be sent to the USB-KM232.
Page 7: Key Number Table
Scrl Lk Dn Arrow Pause/Break Page Up Page Dn When sending data to the USB-KM232 to generate keystrokes use the values shown to produce the “make” and “break” code for the corresponding key. Serial Protocol = 9600, 8, N, 1...
Page 8: Additional Keyboard Control Commands
0x7F - Status LED Read Command. Sending 0x7F to the USB-KM232 serial port results in the return of a character in the range of ASCII “0”...
Page 9: Serial Connector Pinout
Serial Connector Pinout The USB-KM232 serial connection is a 9 pin female D type connector. The pinout is designed such that it will attach directly to a standard PC com port. Pin 1 = Unused Pin 2 = Serial Data out of USB-KM232...
Page 10: Accessories
Accessories KE-DB9MF 9 pin serial DB9 cable. 6 ft., Male to Female configuration. Can be used with the USB-KM232 to extend the length of the serial connection. Custom USB-KM232 Options We offer custom and special modifications to our standard USB-KM232 unit to conform to your exact specifications. Potential modifications include, but are not limited to: special cable lengths, RS-422, etc.
Page 11: Warranty
Depending on the state in which you live, you may have additional rights. Great care has been taken during the assembly, testing, and burn-in of your USB-KM232 to ensure its performance. If you have any questions, please send us an email.
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