CoolGear USB-8COMi-RM Installation Manual

Usb to octal rs-232/422/485 adapter metal case w/din-rail
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USB-8COMi-RM USB to Octal
RS-232/422/485 adapter metal case
w/DIN-Rail
Model Number:
USB-8COMi-RM
Installation Guide
Coolgear, Inc.
Version: 1.0
Date: 04/11/2024

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  • Page 1 USB-8COMi-RM USB to Octal RS-232/422/485 adapter metal case w/DIN-Rail Model Number: USB-8COMi-RM Installation Guide Coolgear, Inc. Version: 1.0 Date: 04/11/2024...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    First Release 1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing Coolgear’s USB-8COMi-RM USB to Octal RS-232/422/485 adapter metal case. The USB to Octal 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 eight RS-232/422/485 multi-electrical interface serial communication ports to your system.
  • Page 3: Windows 11/10/8/8.1/7/Vista/2003/Xp/2000 Driver Installation

    – Installation Guide USB-8COMi-RM USB to Octal RS-232/422/485 adapter metal case Features: Adds eight high speed RS-232/422/485 serial ports via USB connection ✔ 2k Bytes transmit and receive ✔ Requires no IRQ, DMA, I/O port ✔ RS-232 max bitrates up to 1Mbps ✔...
  • Page 4: Mac Os Driver Installation

    – Installation Guide USB-8COMi-RM USB to Octal RS-232/422/485 adapter metal case 5. After the message “FTDI CDM Driver installation process completed” appears, press “Enter” to complete the driver installation. 6. Plug in the USB to Serial Adapter to the USB port of your computer. Windows will finish installing the driver files.
  • Page 5 – Installation Guide USB-8COMi-RM USB to Octal RS-232/422/485 adapter metal case 3b. If you are using the 10.15 - 12 version, the file is a “.app” file. This file needs to be moved into the mac’s /Applications folder. Once moved, run the .app file from the folder.
  • Page 6: Check Installation

    – Installation Guide USB-8COMi-RM USB to Octal RS-232/422/485 adapter metal case 5. You will need to unlock the settings to make changes, and then click on “Allow” to allow the program to install the necessary system extension. Once completed, you should see the installer report a “Succeeded”...
  • Page 7: Change Com Port Properties & Com Port Number

    – Installation Guide USB-8COMi-RM USB to Octal RS-232/422/485 adapter metal case 4. Change COM Port Properties & COM Port Number This feature is particularly useful for programs, such as HyperTerminal, which only work with COM1 through COM4. Please ensure that you do not change the COM Port Number already in use.
  • Page 8 – Installation Guide USB-8COMi-RM USB to Octal RS-232/422/485 adapter metal case 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...
  • Page 9 – Installation Guide USB-8COMi-RM USB to Octal RS-232/422/485 adapter metal case 7. Select “Delete the driver software for this device” in the Uninstall prompt, and click “Uninstall” Note : If you have more than one USB Serial Port installed in your PC, you need to repeat steps 5-7 to delete the driver software for each port.
  • Page 10: Rs-232 Signal Pin-Outs Of Db-9 Male

    – Installation Guide USB-8COMi-RM USB to Octal RS-232/422/485 adapter metal case Note : If you have more than one USB Serial Converter installed in your PC, you need to repeat steps 8 - 10 to delete the driver software for each converter.
  • Page 11 – Installation Guide USB-8COMi-RM USB to Octal RS-232/422/485 adapter metal case Serial Interface Interface RS-232 Number of Ports Connector DB9 male Max Speed Data transfer rates from 300 baud to 1 Mbaud RS-232 Signals DCD, RxD, TxD, DTR, GND, DSR, RTS, CTS,...
  • Page 12 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.
  • Page 13 (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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