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User’s Manual User’s Manual SUNIX Co., Ltd. Headquarters USB to RS-232 ComHub Taiwan Tel : +886-2-8913-1987 Fax: +886-2-8913-1986 Website: www.sunix.com.tw E-mail: info@sunix.com.tw 1st edition, August 2009 Germany Sunix Vertriebs Gmbh Tel : +49(0)6146-60 1345 Fax: +49(0)6146-60 1346 Website: www.sunix-europe.com E-mail: info@sunix-gmbh.de Brasil Sunix do Brasil Ltda.
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SUNIX Co., Ltd. Disclaimer SUNIX Co., Ltd. shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages resulting from the performance or use of this equipment. SUNIX Co., Ltd. makes no representations or warranties regarding the contents of this manual.
TEL : +886-2-8913-1987 Email : info@sunix.com.tw Introduction Thank you for purchasing the USB to RS-232 ComHub, which is designed to enable users accessing RS-232 devices without additional external power supply connection. SUNIX 4-Port RS-232 ComHub provides a simple and affordable way to add up to four RS-232 ports to your PC.
TEL : +886-2-8913-1987 Email : info@sunix.com.tw Overview The USB to RS-232 Comhub provides an external plug-and play RS-232 serial connection for computers, notebooks, laptops, and handlheld computing devices that support the USB specificaton. It comes with 4 standard DB9 male connecrors for peripherals to plug into and a USB cable for connectiong to computer's USB port, or to a USB hub.
Please check if the following items are present and in good condition upon opening your package. Contact your vendor if any item is damaged or missing. 1. USB to RS-232 ComHub 2. User's Manual (This document) 3. Clamped USB2.0 High Speed Cable (1pcs) 4.
SUNIX Co., Ltd. TEL : +886-2-8913-1987 Email : info@sunix.com.tw Product Features Compliance with Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specification Revision 2.0 Expands 4-port RS-232 on system via USB2.0 High-Speed connection. High Speed 480Mbps USB communication and backward compatible with USB1.1 interface.
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SUNIX Co., Ltd. TEL : +886-2-8913-1987 Email : info@sunix.com.tw UTS4009H Specifications Serial Communication Interface RS-232 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Spec 2.0 No. of Port 4-port FIFO 16 byte Hardware IRQ & IO Assigned by System Signal TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, GND, RI Baud rate 50~921.6Kbps...
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SUNIX Co., Ltd. TEL : +886-2-8913-1987 Email : info@sunix.com.tw Operation Environment Operation 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F) Temperature Operation Humidity 5 to 95% RH Storage Temperature -20 to 85°C (-4 to 185°F) Mechanical Dimension 215 (W) x 72.3 (D) x 30 (H) mm...
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SUNIX Co., Ltd. TEL : +886-2-8913-1987 Email : info@sunix.com.tw UTS4009HP Specifications Serial Communication Interface RS-232 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Spec 2.0 No. of Port 4-port FIFO 16 byte Hardware IRQ & IO Assigned by System TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, GND,...
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SUNIX Co., Ltd. TEL : +886-2-8913-1987 Email : info@sunix.com.tw Operation Environment Operation 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F) Temperature Operation Humidity 5 to 95% RH Storage Temperature -20 to 85°C (-4 to 185°F) Mechanical Dimension 215 (W) x 72.3 (D) x 30 (H) mm...
SUNIX Co., Ltd. TEL : +886-2-8913-1987 Email : info@sunix.com.tw Hardware Installation This chapter includes information about hardware installation and mechanical drawings for USB to RS-232 ComHub. The following topics are covered: Hardware Installation Pin Assignments - 10 -...
SUNIX Co., Ltd. TEL : +886-2-8913-1987 Email : info@sunix.com.tw Hardware Installation LED Display UTS4009H USB Data Link Rx Tx Name LED ACT Description Green USB connection between computer and ComHub is ready USB LINK Do NOT Light USB connection between computer and Hub is NOT ready Green Data is transmitting between ComHub, and computer.
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Email : info@sunix.com.tw Safety First Be careful using power output function and jumper settings, and it may burn out your serial device. SUNIX does not take responsibility for user's wrong operation. Please study both SUNIX product and serial device manuals carefully.
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SUNIX Co., Ltd. TEL : +886-2-8913-1987 Email : info@sunix.com.tw Earth Ground Connection Earth Ground Screw Pin Grounding and wire routing help limit the effects of noise due to electromagnetic interference (EMI). In order to reduce the environmental background noise, we have added earth ground cooper on the Hub side panel.
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USB Panel Mount Screw With SUNIX screw-style panel mount connector and clamped cable design, USB to RS-232 ComHub build USB functionality into a secure and efficient fixed port. From basic port re-routes in a PC, to connections at podiums and kiosks, panel-mount cable is a great way to keep your connections extremely reliable, safety and professional.
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SUNIX Co., Ltd. TEL : +886-2-8913-1987 Email : info@sunix.com.tw Cable Restraining Holder SUNIX Patten cable restraining holder prevents cable from coming loose easily. You can wire your power adapter cable around the holder which shown in the picture. - 15 -...
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SUNIX Co., Ltd. TEL : +886-2-8913-1987 Email : info@sunix.com.tw Wall Mount The plastic Wall Mount kit is optional and available upon request. Follow the steps below to install the Hub with the wall mounting plate. 1. To remove the DIN-Rail clip from the Hub, loosen the screws from the DIN Rail clip.
SUNIX Co., Ltd. TEL : +886-2-8913-1987 Email : info@sunix.com.tw DIN Rail Mount The plastic DIN-Rail attachment plate should already be fixed to the rear panel of the Hub when you take it out of the box. If you need to attach the DIN-rail plate, see the steps as shown in below diagrams.
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SUNIX Co., Ltd. TEL : +886-2-8913-1987 Email : info@sunix.com.tw Step 3: Use four-pin screwdriver to tighten the two screws. Failing to do so, may cause falling of Hub from the DIN Rail. Step 4: Tighten the third screw at the bottom by turning the Hub at his back.
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SUNIX Co., Ltd. TEL : +886-2-8913-1987 Email : info@sunix.com.tw Attaching the Hub to the DIN-rail is easy: just align and hook it over the top rail, making sure that the rail edges at top fixed into the space of DIN Rail kit.
Email : info@sunix.com.tw Pin Assignments The RS-232 ComHub connectors are standard DB9 male type connectors. UTS4009H DB9M Note: SUNIX provides TTL signal or different power pin output product by special requirement. UTS4009HP DB9M N.A/5V/12V Note: SUNIX provides TTL signal or different power pin output product by special requirement.
Email : info@sunix.com.tw USB to RS-232 ComHub Operation After USB to RS-232 ComHub hardware installs properly in your system, the first thing you should do is that check operation system detect the ComHub or not. This chapter introduces the method to confirm the USB to RS-232 ComHub installation and operation.
Email : info@sunix.com.tw Driver Installation Windows Installation In order to ensure proper operation of your USB to RS-232 ComHub, please follow the instructions below. 1. Please insert the CD driver into your CD/DVD ROM. 2. Click the Setup.exe from your CD/DVD device : \ USB \ USB to IO \ Setup.exe...
Start > Controller Panel > System > Device Manager Port Setting After installing USB to RS-232 ComHub successfully, you can modify the setting for each port in device manager. 1. Right click your mouse on the COM port, and select “Properties”.
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SUNIX Co., Ltd. TEL : +886-2-8913-1987 Email : info@sunix.com.tw 2. Select “Port Setting” page to modify COM port setting. 3. Select “Advanced” icon, you can modify COM port number and port function. - 26 -...
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SUNIX Co., Ltd. TEL : +886-2-8913-1987 Email : info@sunix.com.tw Section 1: Under this section, you can select the COM port to which changes are required. Section 2: Rx-Disable: Tick marking this check box permanently disables receiving capacity of selected port.
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SUNIX Co., Ltd. TEL : +886-2-8913-1987 Email : info@sunix.com.tw Section 7: This section is used to select different modes for serial ports. In RS 485 mode, DTR signal mode is enabled to set a suitable value for different line drivers.
SUNIX Co., Ltd. TEL : +886-2-8913-1987 Email : info@sunix.com.tw Uninstalling Driver Using “Add or Remove program” in the control panel, and select “9710_7840_quadport_MSUninst” then click “Unstall”. System will uninstall. automatically. - 29 -...
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Email : info@sunix.com.tw Trobleshooting This chapter shows some problems that user came with usually. Also you can check it if the USB to RS-232 ComHub can not work properly in your system after following hardware and software installation steps. - 30 -...
1. Please verify that the USB to RS-232 ComHub is installed correctly. 2. Confirm that the port settings match the settings required for your serial device.
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Email : info@sunix.com.tw I can NOT get USB2.0 High Speed? Is there any driver update? USB to RS-232 ComHub built-in USB2.0 high speed controller, and it runs USB2.0 high speed data communication when user connects this ComHub to USB2.0 host port from computer. In addition, it is back compatible with USB1.1 full speed commuication when connecting USB1.1 host port.
Email : info@sunix.com.tw Contract Informaion Customer satisfaction is our number one concern, and to ensure that customers receive the full benefit of our products, SUNIX services has been set up to provide technical support, driver updates, product information, and user’s manual updates.
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