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Page 3 - EUROPEAN UNION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

2 USB DIRECTORS RS-232 Warning: Connecting a non-shielded interface cable to this device willinvalidate this device’s FCC Certification. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emission fromdigital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry C...

Page 4 - NOM STATEMENT; ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT

3 NOM STATEMENT 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 refer...

Page 6 - TRADEMARKS; TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL

5 TRADEMARKS TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL BLACK BOX and the logo are registered trademarks of Black Box Corporation. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows CE, Windows Me, and Windows NT are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation i...

Page 7 - Contents; Chapter

6 USB DIRECTORS RS-232 Contents Chapter Page 1. Specifications ......................................................................... 8 2. Introduction ........................................................................ 112.1 Overview ............................................................

Page 8 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

7 TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter Page 5. Troubleshooting .................................................................. 265.1 Using USB with Windows 95 ...................................... 26 5.1.1 Checking for USB Hardware ............................ 265.1.2 Determining the Level of USB Support ....

Page 9 - Pentium; class CPU with at least; Universal Serial Bus v1.1 (can be attached to; Serial Characteristics:; or duplex setting the PC application supports

8 USB DIRECTORS RS-232 1. Specifications System Requirements: Pentium ® class CPU with at least 16 MB RAM and at least one available USB type A(downstream) port, running Windows 95 (at leastOSR2), 98, 98 SE, 2000, Windows CE, Windows Me, orWindows NT Compliance: EMI/RFI: CE (EN 55022, EN 55024) Clas...

Page 10 - CHAPTER 1: Specifications; LED; Temperature Tolerance:

9 CHAPTER 1: Specifications Indicators: IC1000A: None;IC1001A, IC1002A, IC135A: (1) Front-mounted tricolor LED Connectors: All models: (1) USB Type B female (front-mounted on IC1001A, rear-mounted on other models); Rear-mounted DB9 male for RS-232: IC1000A: (1);IC1001A: (2);IC135A: (4);IC1002A: (8) ...

Page 13 - The Complete Package

12 USB DIRECTORS RS-232 2.2 The Complete Package In addition to the USB Director RS-232, you should havereceived: • (1) 1-m (3.3-ft.) USB cable. • (1) CD with driver and utility software. • This manual. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact BlackBox immediately at 724-746-5500. 2.3 Featu...

Page 14 - CHAPTER 3: Installation; Installing the Hardware

13 CHAPTER 3: Installation 3. Installation 3.1 Installing the Hardware Plug the Type A end of the included 1-m (3.3-ft.) USBcable into the USB port located in the back of your PCor into an available USB port on a standard USB hub orUSB switch. Plug the Type B end of the USB cable intothe back of the...

Page 16 - Installing the Software Drivers; “Next” to continue with driver installation.

15 CHAPTER 3: Installation 3.2 Installing the Software Drivers These installation instructions are for installing the USBDirector RS-232 software from CD. NT users will not beprompted and will need to locate the driver by double-clicking on their CD-ROM drive. In either case, you willnot need to spe...

Page 17 - Insert the Black Box driver CD in your CD-ROM

16 USB DIRECTORS RS-232 3. When the Select Other Location dialog box appears, type “X:\Win95” (where “X” is the driveletter of your CD-ROM drive) and click “OK.” 4. Confirm that Windows has found the correct driver location and click “Finish.” 5. When Windows prompts you for the driver disk, click “...

Page 19 - NT; NOTE

18 USB DIRECTORS RS-232 3.2.3 W INDOWS NT Because Microsoft does not support USB in NT4.0, wesupply a USB stack that will be installed along with thenecessary drivers. NOTE You must install the drivers using an account that hasadministrative privileges! To install the USB stack and USB Director RS-2...

Page 24 - Using the Edgeport Utility Program; Advanced USB Director RS-232 options are:

23 CHAPTER 4: Operation • It lights green to indicate that the USB Director RS-232’s serial ports are successfully set up and theunit is operating normally, but there’s notcurrently any data activity. 4.2 Using the Edgeport Utility Program 4.2.1 F OR A LL W INDOWS V ERSIONS E XCEPT W INDOWS NT The C...

Page 26 - When using this mode, units are identified not

25 CHAPTER 4: Operation When using this mode, units are identified not by their serial number, but by a 2- to 7- digitnumber that identifies which USB port they areplugged into. After changing this setting, you will need to rebootbefore the change takes effect. 4.2.2 F OR W INDOWS NT From the Start ...

Page 27 - Using USB with Windows 95; through; USB H; If your PC has USB connectors, verify that the USB

26 USB DIRECTORS RS-232 5. Troubleshooting 5.1 Using USB with Windows 95 If you’re having difficulty installing or operating yourUSB Director RS-232 in a Windows 95 system, check therevision level of your copy of Windows 95. If you areusing Windows 95 OSR2.1 or above, take the stepsdescribed in Sect...

Page 29 - USB S; Insert the Black Box driver CD into your CD-ROM

28 USB DIRECTORS RS-232 5.1.2 D ETERMINING THE L EVEL OF USB S UPPORT If you have an earlier version of Windows 95 thanOSR2.1, you will need to upgrade to a more recentversion of Windows. Otherwise, to determine if yoursystem supports USB, take the following steps: 1. Insert the Black Box driver CD ...

Page 30 - CHAPTER 5: Troubleshooting; Click once on the Device Manager tab to view a

29 CHAPTER 5: Troubleshooting 5.1.3 C HECKING FOR F ULL USB S UPPORT IN THE D EVICE M ANAGER To determine whether the Windows 95 Device Managerfully supports USB, take the following steps: 1. From the main desktop area of Windows, right- click on the My Computer icon and chooseProperties to open the...

Page 31 - If you do not see one or both of these devices, go on to; The DETAILS button in the USBREADY program (see

30 USB DIRECTORS RS-232 If you do not see one or both of these devices, go on to Section 5.1.4 . 5.1.4 D ETERMINING W HY S UPPORT I S N OT P RESENT The DETAILS button in the USBREADY program (see Section 5.1.2 ) can help you determine what is preventing USB support. Click on the DETAILS buttonand wa...

Page 33 - Calling Black Box; do not attempt to alter or repair it

32 USB DIRECTORS RS-232 5.2 Calling Black Box If your USB Director RS-232 seems to bemalfunctioning, do not attempt to alter or repair it . It contains no user-serviceable parts. Call Black BoxTechnical Support at 724-746-5500; the problem mightbe solvable over the phone. Before you call, make a rec...

Page 34 - Shipping and Packaging; • Package it carefully. We recommend that you use

33 CHAPTER 5: Troubleshooting 5.3 Shipping and Packaging If you need to transport or ship your USB DirectorRS-232: • Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original container. • If the shipping is return- or repair-related, include everything you received with the unit when youpack it. ...

Page 36 - NOTES