Page 3 - Table of contents
Tripp Lite USB to Serial Adapter User’s Manual Table of contents Page i Rev 2.0 (5/30/2003) Table of contents Introduction ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 System requirements -----------------------------------...
Page 4 - Figures
Table of Contents Tripp Lite USB to Serial Adapter User’s Manual Rev 2.0 (5/30/2003) Page ii Figures Figure 1 - Win XP Found new hardware prompt ...................................................................................... 4 Figure 2 - Win XP Searches drivers prompt ...........................
Page 5 - Tables
Tripp Lite USB to Serial Adapter User’s Manual Table of contents Page iii Rev 2.0 (5/30/2003) Tables Table 1 - Device port and connection.......................................................................................................... 1 Table 2 - RS-232 DB-9 signal definitions ................
Page 6 - Introduction; Device; System requirements; Step
Tripp Lite USB to Serial Adapter User’s Manual Introduction Rev 2.0 (5/30/2003) Page 1 Introduction This Users Manual describes how to setup and install your Tripp Lite USB to Serial Adapter. The Tripp Lite U209-004 provides four independent RS-232 serial interfaces to the host PC via the Universal ...
Page 7 - The complete USB adapter package ships
Introduction Tripp Lite USB to Serial Adapter User’s Manual Page 2 Rev 2.0 (5/30/2003) Step Procedure Description ! Step 3 Check the contents of the package to make sure you have received everything listed below: # Tripp Lite U209-004 USB to Serial Adapter, # USB cable, # DB-9 loopback connector # I...
Page 8 - Installing the USB to serial adapter; Installing under Windows XP
Tripp Lite USB to Serial Adapter User’s Manual Installing the software Rev 2.0 (5/30/2003) Page 3 Installing the USB to serial adapter This section explains how to install the USB to Serial Adapter under different operating systems. Please locate and follow the procedure for your computer’s operatin...
Page 10 - Step 6; Step 7
Tripp Lite USB to Serial Adapter User’s Manual Installing the software Rev 2.0 (5/30/2003) Page 5 Step Procedure Description ! Step 6 The Wizard locates and starts to install the necessary software, then notifies you that Windows XP has not certified the software. The warning appears just as the ins...
Page 12 - Make sure that the Tripp Lite CD is still; The Wizard proceeds with the
Tripp Lite USB to Serial Adapter User’s Manual Installing the software Rev 2.0 (5/30/2003) Page 7 Step Procedure Description ! Step 10 Make sure that the Tripp Lite CD is still in your CD-ROM drive. This is the CD that shipped with your USB to serial Adapter. ! Step 11 Select the Install the softwar...
Page 14 - Uninstalling from Windows XP; all the serial ports associated with your USB to Serial Adapter.; Installing under Windows 2000
Tripp Lite USB to Serial Adapter User’s Manual Installing the software Rev 2.0 (5/30/2003) Page 9 Uninstalling from Windows XP Follow these steps in the event that you need to uninstall or reinstall the USB to Serial Adapter software. 1. From the Control Panel, select System. 2. Press the Hardware t...
Page 15 - Step 4
Installing the software Tripp Lite USB to Serial Adapter User’s Manual Page 10 Rev 2.0 (5/30/2003) Step Procedure Description ! Step 4 Click the Next button. The Search for or display drivers prompt displays. ! Step 5 Insert the Tripp Lite installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. This is the CD that ...
Page 17 - Click the Next button.; Click the Yes button.
Installing the software Tripp Lite USB to Serial Adapter User’s Manual Page 12 Rev 2.0 (5/30/2003) Figure 13 - Win 2000 Finished searching for driver files prompt Step Procedure Description ! Step 10 Click the Next button. ! Step 11 The Wizard locates and starts to install the necessary software, th...
Page 22 - Uninstalling from Windows 2000; Installing under Windows NT; Step 1
Tripp Lite USB to Serial Adapter User’s Manual Installing the software Rev 2.0 (5/30/2003) Page 17 Step Procedure Description ! Step 22 Click the Finish button. The Wizard briefly displays a series of Unknown hardware found and Installing messages as it installs each serial USB port. Your USB to Ser...
Page 23 - Installing under Windows Me; Step 5
Installing the software Tripp Lite USB to Serial Adapter User’s Manual Page 18 Rev 2.0 (5/30/2003) Installing under Windows Me Follow these steps to install the USB to Serial Adapter under Windows Me. Step Procedure Description ! Step 1 Turn on the power to your computer system. This is the system i...
Page 25 - Step 8; Step 9
Installing the software Tripp Lite USB to Serial Adapter User’s Manual Page 20 Rev 2.0 (5/30/2003) Figure 24 - Win Me Ready to install prompt Step Procedure Description ! Step 8 Check the Automatic search for a better driver (Recommended) checkbox and click the Next button. Windows searches for driv...
Page 26 - Uninstalling from Windows Me; the USB to serial Adapter software.
Tripp Lite USB to Serial Adapter User’s Manual Installing the software Rev 2.0 (5/30/2003) Page 21 Figure 26 - Win Me Finished installing prompt Step Procedure Description ! Step 10 Click the Finish button. The wizard briefly displays Unknown hardware found and Installing messages as it installs the...
Page 27 - Installing under Windows 98/98SE
Installing the software Tripp Lite USB to Serial Adapter User’s Manual Page 22 Rev 2.0 (5/30/2003) Installing under Windows 98/98SE Follow these steps to install your USB to serial Adapter in Windows 98/98SE. Step Procedure Description ! Step 1 Turn on the power to your computer system. This is the ...
Page 30 - Click the Finish button.
Tripp Lite USB to Serial Adapter User’s Manual Installing the software Rev 2.0 (5/30/2003) Page 25 Figure 31 - Win 98/98SE Finished installing software prompt Step Procedure Description ! Step 10 Click the Finish button. Windows tells you that it has found new hardware and launches the Add New Hardw...
Page 31 - Select Search for the best driver for your; You may be able to install the software
Installing the software Tripp Lite USB to Serial Adapter User’s Manual Page 26 Rev 2.0 (5/30/2003) Figure 33 - Win 98/98SE Search or display prompt Step Procedure Description ! Step 12 Select Search for the best driver for your device; then click the Next button. The Search for new drivers prompt di...
Page 32 - Make sure that the Tripp Lite installation; Confirm that the device and driver
Tripp Lite USB to Serial Adapter User’s Manual Installing the software Rev 2.0 (5/30/2003) Page 27 Step Procedure Description ! Step 14 Make sure that the Tripp Lite installation CD is still in your CD-ROM drive. This is the CD that shipped with the USB to Serial Adapter. ! Step 15 Click the Next bu...
Page 33 - Uninstalling from Windows 98/98SE; Click OK at the Confirmation screen. Note that this also removes
Installing the software Tripp Lite USB to Serial Adapter User’s Manual Page 28 Rev 2.0 (5/30/2003) Figure 36 - Win 98/98SE Finished installing prompt Step Procedure Description ! Step 17 Click Finish. The wizard briefly displays a series of Unknown hardware found and Installing messages as it instal...
Page 34 - Making external connections; RS-232 serial connections; Tripp Lite’s USB to Serial Adapters are DTE devices that connect to
Tripp Lite USB to Serial Adapter User’s Manual Making external connections Rev 2.0 (5/30/2003) Page 29 Making external connections RS-232 serial connections The Tripp Lite USB to Serial Adapter comes with standard male DB-9 connectors. The figure below shows the pin designations. Figure 37 - RS-232 ...
Page 35 - Testing DB-9 serial ports in HyperTerminal; Running Hyperterminal
Making external connections Tripp Lite USB to Serial Adapter User’s Manual Page 30 Rev 2.0 (5/30/2003) Figure 39 - Cabling requirements for RS-232C devices Testing DB-9 serial ports in HyperTerminal This section explains how to test the functionality of your USB serial adapter using Hyperterminal. F...
Page 36 - Using Device Manager; Accessing Device Manager; The System Properties dialog box opens.; Exploring Device Manager screens; Your USB to Serial Adapter should
Tripp Lite USB to Serial Adapter User’s Manual Using configuration utilities Rev 2.0 (5/30/2003) Page 31 Using Device Manager This section explains how to use Device Manager to view the properties of the serial ports enumerated by the Tripp Lite USB to Serial Adapter. Accessing Device Manager Win XP...
Page 37 - Step 2
Using configuration utilities Tripp Lite USB to Serial Adapter User’s Manual Page 32 Rev 2.0 (5/30/2003) Step Procedure Description ! Step 2 Double click the U209-004 adapter. The USB Serial Port Properties dialog box opens and displays the General tab. Figure 40 - Win XP/2000 Device Manager USB ser...
Page 40 - The USB Serial Driver properties dialog; Revert to the previously installed driver.
Tripp Lite USB to Serial Adapter User’s Manual Using configuration utilities Rev 2.0 (5/30/2003) Page 35 Step Procedure Description ! Step 12 Click the Driver tab to view the driver information and update the driver. The USB Serial Driver properties dialog box displays. Figure 44 - Win XP/2000 USB s...
Page 45 - Setting advanced options; Data rate multiplier; Force X1 mode
Using configuration utilities Tripp Lite USB to Serial Adapter User’s Manual Page 40 Rev 2.0 (5/30/2003) Setting advanced options The USB to Serial Adapter port properties can only be altered from the Device Manager window. Attempting to access these properties from another software program generate...
Page 46 - Troubleshooting; Problem
Tripp Lite USB to Serial Adapter User’s Manual Troubleshooting Rev 2.0 (5/30/2003) Page 41 Troubleshooting This section lists some common problems and their causes. If the information below does not provide a solution, contact Tripp Lite technical support. Problem Cause Solution The USB to Serial Ad...
Page 47 - Appendix A; Specifications; Hardware flow control
Appendix A Tripp Lite USB to Serial Adapter User’s Manual Page 42 Rev 2.0 (5/30/2003) Appendix A Specifications Bus interface USB Specification 1.1 Data rates Number of simultaneously operating ports Data rate 1, 2 230k bps* 3, 4 115k bps * 460.8k bps is possible for any one port under certain condi...
Page 48 - Appendix B; Warranty information; -YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY; or misapplication or has been altered or modified in any way.
Tripp Lite USB to serial AdapterAdapter User’s Manual Appendix C Rev 2.0 (5/30/2003) Page 43 Appendix B Warranty information 5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY TRIPP LITE warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of initial purchase....