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USB to Serial 16-Port RS-232 Adapter Metal Rackmountable case Model Number: USB-16COM-RM Installation Guide Coolgear, Inc. Version: 1.0 Date: 04/16/2024...
First Release 1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing Coolgear’s USB to Serial 16-Port RS-232 Adapter Metal Rackmountable case. The USB Serial Adapter is designed to make serial port expansion quick and simple.Connecting to a USB port on your computer or USB hub, the USB Serial Adapter instantly adds a serial communication port to your system.
4. The USB COM install program will auto-detect the OS type and install the driver automatically. (Note: in Windows 7 or Vista OS you will find another dialog box, please click on “OK” to confirm the drivers install program). Need help? Visit: coolgear.com/support...
finish installing the driver files. If your product did not come with an installation CD, download the drivers for the product available at: https://www.coolgear.com/files/FTDI-Latest.zip 1. Download and extract the FTDI-Latest folder to your desktop or another appropriate location 2. Navigate to the appropriate folder corresponding to your OS 3.
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/Applications folder. Once moved, run the .app file from the folder. You will see a window like the one below. 4. Click on “Install FTDI USB Serial Dext VCP” You will see a dialog box appear like the one below. Click on “Open Security Preferences” Need help? Visit: coolgear.com/support...
Mac Specific : Open “System Report” and navigate to the “USB” section of the tree. You should see a device labeled as “FT***” or “USB UART” with the manufacturer"FTDI ". This is your serial adapter, if it appears here, the device is installed and should function normally. Need help? Visit: coolgear.com/support...
2. Right click on the windows icon / start button 3. Click on “Device Manager” in the menu 4. **Alternative method – Search “Device Manager” in the start menu / search bar and open Device Manager Need help? Visit: coolgear.com/support...
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– Installation Guide USB to Serial 16-Port RS-232 Adapter Metal Rackmountable cas 5. Locate your device under the “Ports (COM & LTP)” section of device manager. 6. Right click on the device, and select “Uninstall Device” Need help? Visit: coolgear.com/support...
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8. Locate your device under the “Universal Serial Bus Controllers” section of device manager 9. Right click on the device, and select “Uninstall Device” 10. Select “Delete the driver software for this device” in the Uninstall prompt, and click “Uninstall” Need help? Visit: coolgear.com/support...
Supports Linux Kernel 3.0 and above ● Supports Mac OS X 10.3 and above, driver signed by ● Apple Installation The driver is already installed (Linux), or automatically downloading and installing device drivers after Device connection (Windows). Need help? Visit: coolgear.com/support...
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SECC metal chassis suitable for DIN rail mounting Rack-mounting brackets included Environmental Operating Temperature 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F) Storage Temperature -20°C to 75°C (-4°F to 167°F) Operating Humidity 5% to 95% RH Safety Approvals CE, FCC Need help? Visit: coolgear.com/support...
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Technical Support When you reach out to Coolgear support, you’ll find yourself in the hands of a solution-oriented and knowledgeable expert ready to answer whatever question you throw at them. If you ever need help with your product, visit coolgear.com/support for support tickets, downloads, and other support resources.
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(iv) normal wear and tear; (v) damage to or loss of repaired or replaced Products during shipping by Coolgear except when such damage or loss is caused by poor or inadequate packaging by Coolgear; or (vi) Products purchased outside the United States.
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