GWC FA1210 User manual

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USB-to-Serial Hub
(FA1210/1220/1240/1280)
User’s Manual

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Copyright Statement
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means without the prior written permission. Other trademarks or brand
names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective companies.
Disclaimer
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. The
manufacturer does not make any representations or warranties
(implied or otherwise) regarding the accuracy and completeness of
this document and shall in no event be liable for any loss of profit or
any commercial damage, including but not limited to special, incidental,
consequential, or other damage.
Safety Instructions
Always read the safety instructions carefully
Keep this User’s Manual for future reference
Keep this equipment away from humidity
If any of the following situation arises, get the equipment checked
by a service technician:
•The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
•The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
•The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.
•The equipment has not been working well or you cannot get it
work according to User’s Manual.

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction...............................................................................................................4
Features....................................................................................................................................4
Package Content.......................................................................................................................4
System Requirement................................................................................................................5
2. Specification.............................................................................................................5
USB to 1-port RS-232 Hub......................................................................................................7
Hardware Dimension...............................................................................................................7
Hardware Introduction.............................................................................................................8
USB to 2-port RS-232 Hub......................................................................................................9
Hardware Dimension...............................................................................................................9
Hardware Introduction...........................................................................................................10
USB to 4-port RS-232 Hub.................................................................................................... 11
Hardware Dimension............................................................................................................. 11
Hardware Introduction...........................................................................................................12
USB to 8-port RS-232 Hub....................................................................................................13
Hardware Dimension.............................................................................................................13
Hardware Introduction...........................................................................................................14
3. Installation...............................................................................................................15
On Windows®2000/ Windows®XP/ Windows Vista®/........................................................15
Windows®7............................................................................................................................15
Installation Verification..........................................................................................................17
On Mac®OS X ......................................................................................................................18
Installation: ..................................................................................................18
Connect Serial Port Device....................................................................................................22
4. Regulatory Compliance .........................................................................................23
FCC Conditions .....................................................................................................................23
CE ..........................................................................................................................................23

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1. Introduction
USB-to-Serial converter provides an easy solution connection serials ports as
needed for systems. USB-to-Serial functions as a converter between a USB
port and standard serial ports. We can easily connect this converter to the USB
port on your PC or USB hub and get access to any RS-232 devices such as
PDAs, scanners, printers, etc. This device is suitable for portable devices,
equipments, sales-end applications.
Features
Compliant with USB 2.0 specification,Hi-Speed USB data transmission
rate can up to 480 Mbps
No extra U/O or IRQ required
Support Serial port data transmission rate up up to 921.6 Kbps
Serial ports with 512 byte FIFO,Hardware and Software flow control
support
Support USB plug-and-play
USB bus-power, no external power adapter required (FA1210/1220/1240)
15KVDC ESD immunity to serial interface
Wall mount support
Package Content
Before installation, please check the package contains the following items:
USB-to-RS232 Device x1
USB cable x1
CD (Driver and User’s manual) x1
Extra for FA1280 only
RJ-45 to RS-232 Cable x8
Power Adapter x1

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System Requirement
IBM compatible computer or Mac
Windows®2000, Windows®XP, Windows Vista®32/64-bit,
Windows®7, Mac 10.x
Built-in USB port computer
64 MB RAM or higher
Pentium®233 MHz or higher
2. Specification
1xRS-232 (FA1210)
2xRS-232 (FA1220)
4xRS-232 (FA1240)
Ports
8xRS-232 (FA1280)
DB9 male (FA1210/1220/1240)
Connector 8-pin RJ-45 (FA1280)
FIFO 512 bytes
ESD Protection 15 KV ESD
Serial Communication Speed 50 bps~921.6Kbps
Interface USB2.0
Interface Connector USB-B female
Bus-Power (FA1210/1220/1240)
Power Requirements 5V/3A DC (FA1280)
Operation Temperature 0℃to 55℃
Operating Humidity 5 to 95% RH)

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100x60x29mm (FA1210/FA1220)
Dimensions(LxWxH) 195x80x38mm (FA1240/FA1280)
Regulatory Approvals FCC/CE
* Specification is subject to change without further notice.

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USB to 1-port RS-232 Hub
Hardware Dimension
100mm
60mm
28.9mm

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Hardware Introduction
USB
Port
Power
LED Status
LED Serial Port
Wall mount
hole

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USB to 2-port RS-232 Hub
Hardware Dimension

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Hardware Introduction
Power
LED Status
LED

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USB to 4-port RS-232 Hub
Hardware Dimension

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Hardware Introduction
Power
LED
Status
LEDs

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USB to 8-port RS-232 Hub
Hardware Dimension

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Hardware Introduction
Power
LED
Status
LEDs
Serial Port
(RJ45 connector)
USB Port
DC Power jack
RJ45 to RS-232 Cable (FA1280 only)

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RJ45 Pin Assignment
3. Installation
On Windows®2000/ Windows®XP/ Windows Vista®/
Windows®7
Note: DO NOT connect the Serial to USB Device to computer before installing
the driver.
1. Please insert the provided CD into CD-ROM and click driver setup file to
install.

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2. Please click “Finish” to process driver installation.
When the installation completed, please connect the USB to Serial
Converter to available USB port.

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Installation Verification
To verify your installation, please launch Device Manager as following:
Under Windows®2000/ Windows®XP Operation System: Right-Click
My Computer and select Properties > System > (Hardware) > Device
Manager.
Under Windows Vista®/ Windows®7 Operation System: Right-Click My
Computer and select Properties > Device Manager
The High-Speed USB Serial Port should be displayed under the Ports
(COM & LPT) group.

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On Mac®OS X
Support Mac Driver Installation:
Mac OS®X v10.1 and later for PowerPC Mac
Mac OS®X v10.4 and later for Intel Mac
Installation:
1. Insert the provided driver CD into your CD-ROM drive. Double-click the CD
and navigate to the directory of \Driver\Mac\Mac_OS X
10.x\/MCS7840InstallDisk 10.4 zip. Please extract the zip file first.
2. Please click “Continue” to install driver.

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3. When the screen below appears, please choose the destination volume
that you want to install and click Continue.
4. Please click “Install” to perform a basic installation.
5. Please enter your password as prompted.
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6. Please select Continue Installation to install the software when the
screen below prompted.
7. Please click Restart to reboot the Mac.
8. Please connect the device to available USB port to your Mac.