SIIG ID-UC0011-S1 User manual

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Introducing the USB to RS-422/485
converter
The USB to RS- 422/485 Converter enables you to choose
between RS-422 and RS-485 formats for each port
depending on the application you need.
Features and Benefits
• Compliant : USB 1.0 , 1.1 , 2.0
• Connector : USB type A
• RS-422 : RxD+ , RxD- ,TxD+ , TxD-
• RS-485 : Data+ , Data-
System Requirements
• Pentium®II or equivalent PC with an available USB
port
• Windows®2000 / XP (32-/64-bit) / Server 2003
(32-/64-bit) / Vista (32-/64-bit)
Serial Number Sticker
For future product return or exchange, this serial number
is require. Please keep it for your reference.
04-0484A
USBtoRS-422/485Converter
Quick Installation Guide

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RS422/485
Signal to
Target Device
USB
port
LED
Dip switch
Figure 1: Layout
PackageContents
•USB to RS-422/485 Converter
• USB cable
• Quick Installation Guide
Layout

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Driver Installation
This section provides information on how to install the
USB to RS-422/485 drivers.
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003
1. Insert the driver CD after Windows boots.
2. AutoRun should start the installation. If AutoRun
doesn’t start, click Start, Run, Type D:\setup.exe,
then click OK. (Change D: to match your CD-ROM
drive letter).
3. Click Next.
4. Click I accept the terms of the license agreement,
click Next, Next.
5. Click Install, Install, then click OK.
6. Click Finish. Restart your system to complete the
installation.
7. Insert the USB to RS-485/422 Converter into a USB
port. The driver will install automatically.
Windows Vista™
1. Insert the driver CD after Windows boots.
2. AutoRun should start the installation.
If Auto Run starts: Click Run setup.exe.
If AutoRun doesn’t start: Click Start, in the Start
Search box, type D:\setup.exe, then press Enter.
(Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter).
3. Click allow.
4. Click Next.
5. Click I accept the terms of the license agreement,
click Next, Next.

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6. Click Install, Install, then click OK.
7. Click Finish. Restart your system to complete the
installation.
8. Insert the USB ro RS-485/422 into a USB port. The
driver will install automatically.
To Verify Installation
1. Check Device Manger to verify installation.
For2000/XP/Server2003: RightclickMyComputer,
click Manage, then click Device Manager.
For Windows Vista: Right click Computer, click
Manage, click Continue, click Device Manager.
2. Double click Ports (COM&LPT). CP210x USB to
UART Bridge Controller should be displayed.
3. Double click Universal Serial Bus Controllers.
CP210x USB Composite Device should be
displayed.

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Technical Support and Warranty
QUESTIONS? SIIG’sOnline Support hasanswers! Simplyvisitour
web site at www.siig.com and click Support. Our online support
database is updated daily with new drivers and solutions. Answers
toyourquestionscouldbejustafewclicksaway. Youcanalsosubmit
questions online and a technical support analysts will promptly
respond.
SIIGoffers a 5-year manufacturer warranty with this product. Please
see our web site for more warranty details. If you encounter any
problems with this product, please follow the procedures below.
A) If it is within the store's return policy period, please return the
product to the store where you purchased from.
B) Ifyourpurchasehaspassedthestore'sreturnpolicyperiod,please
follow these steps to have the product repaired or replaced.
Step 1: Submit your RMA request.
Go to www.siig.com, click Support, then RMA to submit a
request to SIIG RMA. If the product is determined to be
defective, an RMA number will be issued.
Step 2: After obtaining an RMA number, ship the product.
•Properly pack the product for shipping. All software, cable(s)
and any other accessories that came with the original package
must be included.
•Clearly write your RMA number on the top of the returned
package. SIIG will refuse to accept any shipping package, and
will not be responsible for a product returned without an
RMA number posted on the outside of the shipping carton.
•You are responsible for the cost of shipping. Ship the product
to the following address:
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA
RMA #:
•SIIG will ship the repaired or replaced product via Ground
in the U.S. and International Economy outside of the U.S. at
no cost to the customer.

USB to RS-422/485Converter is a trademark of SIIG, Inc. SIIG and the SIIG logo are registered
trademarksofSIIG,Inc. Microsoft,WindowsandWindowsVistaareeitherregisteredtrademarksor
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Pentium is a
registeredtrademarkofIntelCorporation. Othernamesusedinthispublicationareforidentification
onlyand may betrademarks of theirrespective companies.
June, 2008 Copyright © 2008 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reserved.
About SIIG, Inc.
Foundedin1985,SIIG,Inc.isaleadingcomputerupgrademanufacturer
of I/O connectivity products, including PCIe, PCI & ISA serial and
parallel ports, USB, Serial ATA & UltraATA controllers, FireWire
(1394a/b),networking,sound cards, andotheraccessories. SIIGis the
premier one-stop source of upgrades.
SIIGproductsoffer comprehensiveusermanuals,many user-friendly
features, and are backed by an extensive manufacturer warranty.
High-quality control standards are evident by the overall ease of
installation and compatibility of our products, as well as one of the
lowest defective return rates in the industry. SIIG products can be
found in computer retail stores, mail order catalogs, through major
distributors, system integrators, and VARs in the Americas and the
UK, and through e-commerce sites.
PRODUCT NAME
USB to RS-422/485 Converter
FCC RULES: TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15, CLASS
B OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCCCOMPLIANCESTATEMENT:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCT COMPLIANCE
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA