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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Configuration Examples for Mac OS • Serial Port Pin Outs • LED Behavior • Notices • Keyspan Warranty Information • Support Information This User Manual applies to the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator Software for Mac OS. (rev 02jun20JA) Page 1... -
Page 2: Introduction
1.1 - Introduction Looking for a way to connect your serial devices to a USB port on your USB equipped Macintosh computer? The Keyspan Mini Port Replicator is a simple, inexpensive, and reliable way to make this connection. The Adapter plugs into any USB port on your Mac. It provides one DB9 serial port which can be used to connect to your Palm Organizer, PSION, Wacom tablet, and many other serial devices. -
Page 3: Capabilities
Keyspan Mini Port Replicator The male DB9 serial port on the Keyspan Adapter is seen as a serial port by Mac OS. The Keyspan serial port is interfaced via the "CommToolBox" API and is then available to any program that accesses serial ports via this API. - Page 4 (please contact Keyspan for details). Keyspan Mini Port Replicator - 2 port USB Hub The Keyspan Mini Port Replicator also includes a 2 port USB hub. This hub support USB 1.1 devices and functions as a bus-powered USB hub. Keyspan Mini Port Replicator - Printer Port The DB25 printer port on the Mini Port Replicator is seen a 'USB Printer Class Device.' Certain...
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Page 5: Installation Instructions
Replicator CD into the CD-ROM drive. When the CD icon appears on your desktop, double click on this icon to display its contents. Locate the Keyspan Mac OS 8.6 - 9.x folder and then locate the Keyspan Installer for Mac OS. Step 2 Run the Keyspan USB Serial Software for Mac OS Installer If the Keyspan Adapter is connected to your computer, disconnect it now. - Page 6 Step 4 Connect the USB cable to the Adapter (if necessary) If your Keyspan adapter does not have an attached USB cable, attach the included USB cable into the Keyspan adapter's USB port. Step 5 Connect the Adapter to your USB port Attach the Adapter to your computer by connecting the Adapter's USB cable into any built-in USB port on your computer or USB Hub.
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Page 7: Configuring Your Serial Device
If your have a Keyspan product that has more than one serial port, please note which Keyspan serial port your serial device is connected to (the serial port on the Keyspan product, not your USB ports on your computer or USB hub). This information will become useful as we start Configuring Your Serial Device's Software. - Page 8 Keyspan:Mini Port Replicator for Mac OS-v2.6 User Manual Step 3 Check the Keyspan Serial Assistant Now that your serial device is connected to the Keyspan adapter, you should check to see if the Keyspan serial port is installed correctly. To do this, open the...
- Page 9 At this point, you have to select the name or icon of the Keyspan serial adapter you are connecting to. Please note that you can see the port name and icon port name of your Keyspan Serial Adapter...
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Page 10: Keyspan Serial Assistant
Explanation of Assistant Features The following is a description of all the relevant text boxes and menus found in the Keyspan Serial Assistant. You can also obtain this information by selecting 'Show Balloons' in the Help menu and moving the cursor over any item in the Assistant. - Page 11 If these numbers do not match, you should reinstall the Keyspan software. The Serial Adapter Status text box displays the status of your Keyspan adapter hardware and software. It detects if the Keyspan driver (software) is installed (or found) and whether or not a Keyspan adapter (hardware) is connected.
- Page 12 Keyspan:Mini Port Replicator for Mac OS-v2.6 User Manual The Keyspan Serial Assistant's Assist menu is located in the Menu bar and provides access to the following command(s): • The Loopback Test command performs an 'internal loopback test.' This tests the ability of the Adapter to send data.
- Page 13 Keyspan Manager window Explanation of Manager Features The following is a description of all the relevant text boxes and menus found in the Keyspan Manager. You can also obtain this information by selecting 'Show Balloons' in the Help menu and moving the cursor over any item in the Manager.
- Page 14 Keyspan adapter will use the BULK method of communicating with your computer's USB bus. The Port popup menu allows you to select the Keyspan serial port that you want to configure. Please note that each port maintains its own separate settings. As a result you must configure each port individually.
- Page 15 The Status text box displays current status of the selected port. Information in this text box is dynamically updated. (continued on next page...) This User Manual applies to the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator Software for Mac OS. (rev 02jun20JA) Page 15...
- Page 16 The Display Driver Events command copies the Keyspan Adapter's serial driver's internal event buffer into the Keyspan Manager's event log and displays it in a window. This capability may be useful when troubleshooting a communications problem with the help of Keyspan staff.
- Page 17 INTERRUPT endpoints (for better performance at high baud rates). The Assume CTS ON command will force ALL Keyspan Adapters connected to your computer to assume that the CTS signal is ON (or HIGH) when CTS is not specified by your serial device's software or serial cable.
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Page 18: Problem Solving
Step 3 Check Your Serial Device's Software Configuration Check to see if your serial device's software is configured to use the Keyspan port . Please refer to your serial device's documentation for instructions on how to select/switch/configure a serial port in that software. - Page 19 Step 4. Step 4 Use Your Serial Device If you have followed all of the above steps and are still having problems with your Keyspan Mini Port Replicator, contact Keyspan Tech Support for further assistance.
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Page 20: Appendices
Keyspan:Mini Port Replicator for Mac OS-v2.6 User Manual 7.1 - Appendices - This User Manual applies to the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator Software for Mac OS. • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Frequently Asked Questions • Compatibility List for Mac OS List of serial devices that have been tested with Keyspan serial adapters... - Page 21 Frequently Asked Question List How do I configure my serial device to recognize the Keyspan To configure any serial device to use a serial port on any Keyspan USB Serial Adapter, you must: 1. Locate the software that controls your serial device.
- Page 22 If this solves the problem, then this may be an issue with your USB hub. If you are encountering this problem or something similar to it, please contact Keyspan Tech Support for further instructions. This User Manual applies to the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator Software for Mac OS. (rev 02jun20JA) Page 22...
- Page 23 7.1.b - Compatibility List for Mac OS The following is a list of serial devices that have been tested with various Keyspan Serial Products on Mac OS (8.6 - 9.x). This list is intended to be used as reference guide and not as complete compatibility list.
- Page 24 Modems and Modem Software Remote Access software (Apple) AOL software Modems (serial - any model) Compatibility List for Mac OS - Notes This User Manual applies to the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator Software for Mac OS. (rev 02jun20JA) Page 24...
- Page 25 For the configuration examples for other operating system (ie Mac OS X, Windows, etc.), please refer to the user manual for that platform or visit our web site at: http://www.keyspan.com This User Manual applies to the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator Software for Mac OS. (rev 02jun20JA) Page 25...
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Page 26: Before You Begin
If you have not performed any of the steps mentioned above, please do so before proceeding. Step 1 Check the Keyspan Serial Assistant Before proceeding, you should check to see if the Keyspan serial port is installed correctly. To do this, open the Keyspan Serial Assistant... - Page 27 In the HotSync Software Setup window, click on the HotSync Controls tab at the top of the window. This will display the HotSync Controls options. This User Manual applies to the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator Software for Mac OS. the HotSync Controls tab and window...
- Page 28 HotSync® Manager application to monitor any HotSync activity on a serial port. Also, in the Local Setup section in the Serial Port Settings tab, select the Keyspan port that your Palm Organizer is connected to in the port popup menu. This tells the HotSync® Manager application to monitor the port on your Keyspan serial adapter.
- Page 29 Keyspan:Mini Port Replicator for Mac OS-v2.6 User Manual 7.1.d - Serial Port Pin Outs The pin assignments for the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator's male DB9 port are illustrated below: In order to ensure compliance with emission specifications, cables should be shielded using braided shields and metal hoods with complete 100% contact between the shields and hoods.
- Page 30 Keyspan:Mini Port Replicator for Mac OS-v2.6 User Manual 7.1.e - LED Behavior The Keyspan Mini Port Replicator part number UPSH-112 comes equipped with LED lights that reports the status of the Keyspan adapter USB hardware and and its ports. The following table shows all of the possible states of these LED light and what they mean:...
- Page 31 • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult InnoSys Incorporated or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. (continued on next page...) This User Manual applies to the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator Software for Mac OS. (rev 02jun20JA) Page 31...
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Page 32: Ce Mark Declaration Of Conformity
Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le material brouilleur du Canada. VCCI Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment Class B ITE (continued on next page...) This User Manual applies to the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator Software for Mac OS. (rev 02jun20JA) Page 32... - Page 33 Trademarks KEYSPAN is a trademark of InnoSys Inc. Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., used under license. Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the USA and other countries. Palm, PalmPilot, and Palm III are trademarks of Palm Computing Corp., 3Com Corporation, or is subsidiaries.
- Page 34 Product or return them to KEYSPAN. License Grant Upon receipt of full payment for this product, KEYSPAN grants you a non exclusive license to: • Use one copy of the Software on a single computer ("Dedicated Computer") • Make one copy of the Software for archival purposes, or copy the Software onto the hard disk of your computer and retain the original for archival purposes.
- Page 35 KEYSPAN within 90 days of the date you received the Product. If KEYSPAN is unable to make the Product conform to the above warranty, KEYSPAN, at its option, will refund all or a fair portion of the price you paid for this package. Any replacement software will be warranted for the remainder of the original 90 day warranty period or for 30 days from the date your received the replacement, whichever is longer.
- Page 36 This agreement is governed by the laws of the State of California. Keyspan, a division of InnoSys, Inc. 3095 Richmond Pkwy, Ste. 207 Richmond CA 94806 This User Manual applies to the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator Software for Mac OS. (rev 02jun20JA) Page 36...
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Page 37: Contacting Support
Keyspan:Mini Port Replicator for Mac OS-v2.6 User Manual 7.1.z - Support Information Contacting Support If you require assistance with any Keyspan product, you may contact us by one of the following ways: • web/email: • fax: • telephone : (tech support)