StarTech.com ICUSB2321X User manual

ICUSB2321X
ICUSB2322X
ICUSB2324X
Professional USB to RS-232
Serial Adapter
Instruction Manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................... 1
Features ......................................................................................1
Package Contents .......................................................................1
Hardware Guide............................................................... 2
ICUSB2321X ...............................................................................2
ICUSB2322X ...............................................................................2
Front Panel ..............................................................................2
Rear Panel...............................................................................2
ICUSB2324X ...............................................................................3
Front Panel ..............................................................................3
Rear Panel...............................................................................3
Installation....................................................................... 4
Configuration .................................................................. 7
Specifications.................................................................. 13
Technical Support........................................................... 14
Warranty Information...................................................... 14

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com Professional USB to RS-232
Serial Adapter. This innovative device offers a simple way to utilize serial
devices using a USB port, and stores settings that are unique to the
connected device in non-volatile memory (COM Port Retention), allowing
you to retain the desired settings regardless of the USB Port to which the
adapter is connected.
A cost-effective solution, ICUSB232xX is ideal for connecting a serial
modem, barcode scanner, PDA or any other device with serial sync to a
host computer USB port, saving the expense of having to upgrade the
peripheral device to USB compliance.
Features
Enables and disables enumerations•
COM port retention•
Offers customizable device names, for easier identification•
USB Powered - no power outlet required•
Provides dual buffers for upstream and downstream data transfer•
Supports automatic handshake mode•
Supports remote wake up and power management control•
Package Contents
1 X Driver CD•
1 X Instruction Manual•
1 X USB to RS-232 Serial Adapter•

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Hardware Guide
ICUSB2321X
ICUSB2322X
Front Panel
Rear Panel
DB9 Male
Port
USB A
Female Port
DB9 Male
Port
USB B
Female Port
DC Power
Adapter Input
DC Terminal
Block Input

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ICUSB2324X
Front Panel
Rear Panel
DB9 Male
Port
USB B
Female Port
DC Power
Adapter Input
DC Terminal
Block Input

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Installation
Please note: In order to ensure successful installation, please install the
necessary software (included) on the intended host computer prior to
connecting ICUSB232xX to the host.
Insert the Driver CD into the CD or DVD-ROM drive on the host1.
computer.
Browse to, and execute the2. Setup.exe file.
When the installation process3.
launches, a welcome screen will
appear. Click Next to proceed.
You will be asked to select a4.
destination where the
Startech.com USB to Serial
Adapter will be installed. Please
click on Browse to manually
select a location, otherwise, leave
the default destination in place
and click Next.

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Please wait while the necessary5.
drivers are copied and installed.
Once completed, a message6.
indicating that the drivers have
been successfully installed will
appear. Please click Finish to
conclude the software installation.
Once the necessary software has been installed, connect ICUSB232xX to
an available USB port on the host computer. Once connected, the operat-
ing system will notify you that it has Found New Hardware - StarTech.
com Adapter:

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When the7. Add New
Hardware Wizard launches,
select Install the software
automatically and click Next.
The Wizard will begin installing8.
the software.
A window will appear indicating9.
that “the software you are
installing...has not passed
Windows Logo testing...”. Click
Continue Anyway to proceed.
Please note that this software has
been tested for performance and
reliability.

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Once the software has been10.
installed, click Finish.
Repeat steps 7 - 10 as11.
necessary (dependent on
number of serial ports being
installed).
Once the installation has concluded, you will be able to configure the
ICUSB232xX as required.
Conguration
To configure ICUSB232xX:
Right-click on1. My Computer (Windows XP) or Computer (Vista™)
and select Manage to open the Computer Management window.
In the left pane of the1. Computer Management window, select Device
Manager, then in the right pane, click on Ports (COM & LPT).
Right-click on the newly added2.
serial port and select Properties.