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USB Solo (USB→Serial)
CUSTOMER SUPPORT INFORMATION
Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500)
FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746
Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018
Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com
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IC138A
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- Page 1 Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
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Page 2: Federal Communications Commission
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference... - Page 3 NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura.
- Page 4 10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo amplificadores) que producen calor. 11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el aparato.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS 1. Specifications ......6 2. Introduction......7 2.1 What the Package Includes . -
Page 7: Specifications
1. Specifications Access Method—Differential and bidirectional per USB specification 1.0, 1.5 Mbps low speed Cable Requirements—USB port: 90 Ω shielded USB cable (max. 16.4 ft. [5 m]) or unshielded USB cable (max. 10 ft. [3 m]); RS-232 port: Standard serial cable Hardware Requirements—PC that supports USB Software Requirements—Windows 95 OSR2.x or Windows 98... -
Page 8: Introduction
2.1 What the Package Includes Check to make sure your package includes the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Black Box immediately at 724-746-5500. • USB Solo (USB→Serial) • (1) driver diskette • This user’s manual 2.2 How Does USB Work? -
Page 9: System Requirements
a legacy COM or RS-232 port connector (DB25) on the other side. It allows you to plug a legacy COM-port device such as a modem, digital assistant, or printer into the USB bus. 2.3 System Requirements The USB Solo requires the following basic host PC features to operate: •... -
Page 10: Other Usb Devices You Might Need
2.4 Other USB Devices You Might Need • Conventional devices without a USB interface require a USB converter—for example, if your PC does not have a USB interface, you’ll need the USB Card (PCI)(part number IC136C). • To attach more than one device, you will also need a USB Hub. -
Page 11: Installation
3. Installation CAUTION The USB Solo includes version 2.0 of the drivers. If you have previously installed USB Solo drivers, then you need to uninstall the older drivers before continuing. Please view the README.TXT file on the driver diskette before continuing. - Page 12 NOTE If the Wizard does not appear when you plug in the serial converter, view the section “Is USB correctly installed?” in the README.TXT file on the USB Solo driver diskette. 3. A COM port number will then be automatically assigned as described in “Assigning COM Ports.”...
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Page 13: Configuration
4. Configuration 4.1 Assigning COM Ports When you first plug a USB Solo into your USB port, it will use the next available COM-port number. You can then modify the Options or Properties of your applications to use the COM port. Standard COM ports and USB Solo ports share the same COM numbering. -
Page 14: Deleting A Com Port
4.3 Deleting a COM Port To permanently delete a USB Solo from your system’s configuration, use the Remove button in My Computer/Control Panel/System/Device Manager after highlighting the appropriate device. If you plug the serial converter in again after deleting it, the system will respond as if it were a new device. -
Page 15: Using The Usb Solo
5. Using the USB Solo USB devices support hot-plugging and plug-and-play. This means that you can re-cable and insert a new device into your USB network without rebooting or turning power off. (But you must turn the power off on the RS-232 device, since RS-232 devices cannot be hot- plugged.) When you insert a new USB device, the system will recognize and configure it automatically. -
Page 16: Power Requirements
We have extensively tested the USB Solo with a wide variety of devices. However, it is impossible to test all of the legacy serial devices in use today. If you have compatibility problems, call Black Box Technical Support at 724-746- 5500. -
Page 17: Dos Support
5.3 DOS Support This version of the USB Solo drivers provides support for programs running in a DOS session under Windows. For additional information about using the DOS Box support, read the DOSBOX.TXT file on the USB Solo driver diskette. 5.4 Mouse Support To use a serial mouse with the USB Solo, just plug in the mouse and reboot the computer. - Page 18 USB Director (4-Port Hub) (IC134A) Printer Scanner Host PC USB Director (4-Port Hub) (IC134A) USB Solo USB Solo (IC138A) (IC138A) RS-232 Cable RS-232 Cable (ECM25C) (ECM25C) US Robotics 56K V.90 Hand-Held Digital Voice Faxmodem Computer Camera (005605) Figure 5-1. Typical Application.
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