Black Box USB Director II User manual

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DECEMBER 2000
IC139A-R2
IC139AE-R2
USB Director II
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
and CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
Class B Digital Device. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
telephone reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
To meet FCC requirements, shielded cables and power cords are required to
connect this device to a personal computer or other Class B certified device.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emission from digital
apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites
applicables aux appareils numériques de classe B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage
radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.

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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.
3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de
operación deben ser respetadas.
4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.
5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca
de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca, etc..
6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales que
sean recomendados por el fabricante.
7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea
recomendado por el fabricante.
8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá
a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio deberá ser
referido a personal de servicio calificado.
9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no
interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama, sofá,
alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe colocar
en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de
ventilación.
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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12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización
del equipo no sea eliminada.
13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no
sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos,
poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del
aparato.
14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las
recomendaciones del fabricante.
15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas
de energia.
16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea
usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.
17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean
derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.
18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:
A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u
B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o
C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o
D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su
desempeño; o
E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.

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TRADEMARKS
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CONTENTS
1. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.2 What You Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.2.1 What the Package Includes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.2.2 What You Need to Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.1 Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.2 Software Driver Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Step A: Installing the Driver for the Hub Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Step B: Installing the Driver for the RS-232 Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . 14
Step C: Installing the Driver for the Printer Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Step D: Installing the Driver for the COM Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Step E: Check to Make Sure the USB Devices are
Installed Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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1. Specifications
Data Rate—RS-232 interface: 9600 to 115.2 kbps
Distance—RS-232 interface: 50 ft. (15.2 m)
Agency Compliance—CE; FCC Class B, Part 15; UL #E132137
Temperature—Operating: 32 to 158 °F (0 to 70 °C); Storage: 32 to 185°F (0 to
85 °C)
Indicators—(5) LEDs: (1) Power, (3) USB Port, (1) USB RS-232 Printer
Connectors—Interface A: (1) B Type USB, (3) A Type USB; Interface B: (1) DB25
female parallel; Interface C: (1) DB9 male RS-232
Power—Internal: From the RS-232 interface; External: IC139A-R2: 110 VAC,
IC139AE-R2: 220 VAC
Size—1.5"H x 5.6"W x 3.5"D (3.8 x 14.2 x 8.9 cm)
Weight—2.5 lb. (1.1 kg)

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2. Introduction
2.1 General
The USB Director II is an intelligent, stackable expansion module that connects to
a PC or server via the Universal Serial Bus (USB) port. It provides one high-speed
RS-232 serial port, one printer port, and three downstream USB ports for
connecting traditional serial devices and other USB devices. Two models are
available: one for 110 VAC and one for 220 VAC.
By simply plugging in a USB Director II, you will:
• Add one high-speed serial port, one printer port, and three downstream USB
ports to your PC or server in seconds.
• Eliminate the difficult configuration issues associated with higher-priced, older
card solutions, which take up valuable slots in your PC.
• Avoid the hassle of removing your PC cover, or rebooting the operating system
during installation.
2.2 What You Need
2.2.1 W HAT THE P ACKAGE I NCLUDES
• (1) USB Director II (part number IC139A-R2 or IC139AE-R2)
• (1) 6-ft. (1.8-m) USB cable (AB type)
• (1) switching power adapter (110 VAC for IC139A-R2, 220 VAC for
IC139AE-R2)
• (1) Windows 98 driver diskette (NOTE: For Windows 2000 or Windows ME
compatibility questions, please call Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-
5500.)
• (1) user’s manual
2.2.2 W HAT Y OU N EED TO S UPPLY
• (1) Pentium-class CPU with USB port PC
• (1) available USB type A (downstream) port

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3. Installation
To install the USB Director II, follow these steps:
1. Verify that your system supports USB.
2. If it does not support USB, determine why.
3. Connect the appropriate cables to the connectors on the USB Director II and
to your devices.
4. Install the drivers.
5. Test the USB Director II for related PC platform.
3.1 Hardware Installation
Plug the flat end of the USB cable into the downstream A connector located in the
back of your computer or USB hub port. Plug the upstream B connector into the
USB Director II.
3.2 Software Driver Installation
NOTE
The driver installation is divided into four steps. Make sure you go
through the installation in order from Step A to Step D.

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Step A: Installing the Driver for the Hub Device
A1. Insert the Windows 98 CD into the CD-ROM drive.
NOTE
For Windows 2000 or Windows ME compatibility questions, please call
Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500.
A2. Click “Next” to continue (see Figure 3A-1).
Figure 3A-1. Add New Hardware Wizard screen.
Add New Hardware Wizard
< Back Next > Cancel
Window driver file searches for new drivers for:
Generic USB Hub
A device driver is a software program that makes a
hardware device work.

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A3. Click “Next” to initiate a search for the best driver for your device (see Figure
3A-2).
Figure 3A-2. What Do You Want Windows to Do? screen.
Add New Hardware Wizard
< Back Next > Cancel
What do you want Windows to do?
Search for the best driver for your device,
(Recommended).
Display a list of the drivers in specific
location, so you can select the drive you want.

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A4. Select “CD-ROM drive” or “Specify a location.” Click “Next” to start the search
(see Figure 3A-3).
Figure 3A-3. Searching for a Driver.
Add New Hardware Wizard
< Back Next > Cancel
Windows will search for new drivers in a driver database
on your hard drive, and in any of the following selected
locations. Click Next to start the search.
Floppy disc drives
CD-ROM drive
Microsoft Windows Update
Specify a location
Browse…
✔
C: Win98

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A5. Click “Next” to continue (see Figure 3A-4).
Figure 3A-4. Installing the Driver.
Add New Hardware Wizard
< Back Next > Cancel
Window driver file search for the device.
Generic USB Hub
Windows is now ready to install the best driver for this
device. Click Back to select a different driver, or click Next
to continue.
C:/WINDOWS/INF/USB.INF

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A6. Click “Finish.” Windows has finished installing the device (see Figure 3A-5).
Figure 3A-5. Driver Installation is Finished screen.
Add New Hardware Wizard
< Back Finish Cancel
Generic USB Hub
Windows has finished installing the software that your new
hardware device requires.

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Step B: Installing the Driver for the RS-232 Serial Port
B1. Insert the driver diskette into drive A:.
B2. Click “Next” to continue (see Figure 3B-1).
Figure 3B-1. What Do You Want Windows to Do? screen.
Add New Hardware Wizard
< Back Next > Cancel
This wizard searched for new drivers for:
Unknown Device
A device driver is a software program that makes a
hardware device work.

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B3. Click “Next” to initiate a search for the best driver for your device (see Figure
3B-2).
Figure 3B-2. Searching for New Drivers.
Add New Hardware Wizard
< Back Next > Cancel
This wizard searched for new drivers for:
Unknown Device
A device driver is a software program that makes a
hardware device work.

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B4. Select “Floppy disk drives.” Click “Next” to start the search (see Figure 3B-3).
Figure 3B-3. Searching the Floppy Drive for Drivers.
Add New Hardware Wizard
< Back Next > Cancel
Windows will search for new drivers in a driver database
on your hard drive, and in any of the following selected
locations. Click Next to start the search.
Floppy disc drives
CD-ROM drive
Microsoft Windows Update
Specify a location
Browse…
✔
A:/

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B5. Click “Next” to continue (see Figure 3B-4).
Figure 3B-4. Continue screen.
Add New Hardware Wizard
< Back Next > Cancel
Window driver file search for the device.
Magic Control USB Interface Controller
Windows is now ready to install the best driver for this
device. Click Back to select a different driver, or click Next
to continue.
Location of driver:
A:/MCTUSB.INF

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B6. Type “A:” in the “Copy files from” field and click “OK” (see Figure 3B-5).
Figure 3B-5. Copy Files From screen.
Add New Hardware Wizard
Browse…
The file MAGENUM.VXD on Windows 98
CD-ROM cannot be found.
Insert Windows 98 CD-ROM in the selected
drive, and click OK
Details
Skip File
OK
Cancel
Copy files from:
A:/

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B7. Click “Finish.” Windows has finished installing the device (see Figure 3B-6).
Figure 3B-6. Installation Finished screen.
Add New Hardware Wizard
< Back Finish Cancel
Magic Control USB Interface Controller
Windows has finished installing the software that your new
hardware device requires.