StarTech.com ICUSB232IS User manual

Manual Revision: 06/26/2013
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ICUSB232IS
1 Port Industrial USB to RS232 Serial
Adapter with 5KV Isolation and 15KV ESD
*actual product may vary from photos

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Table of Contents
Product Overview ..................................................................................1
Front View .................................................................................................................................................... 1
Rear View...................................................................................................................................................... 1
RS232 Pinout............................................................................................................................................... 1
Introduction............................................................................................2
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 2
System Requirements.............................................................................................................................. 2
Installation ..............................................................................................3
DIN Rail Bracket Installation .................................................................................................................. 3
Driver Installation...................................................................................................................................... 4
Verifying Installation................................................................................................................................ 6
Specications..........................................................................................8
Technical Support ..................................................................................9
Warranty Information............................................................................9

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Product Overview
Front View
Rear View
RS232 Pinout
USB Mini-B
(5 pin) Female
DB-9 (9 pin;
D-Sub) Male
Pin 1 DCD Pin 6 DSR
Pin 2 RXD Pin 7 RTS
Pin 3 TXD Pin 8 CTS
Pin 4 DTR Pin 9 RI
Pin 5 GND

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Introduction
Add an optically isolated RS232 serial port with ESD protection through a USB
port - DIN Rail Mountable
Packaging Contents
• 1x USB to Serial Adapter
• 1x DIN Rail Bracket
• 1x 1m (3ft) USB Cable
• 1x Driver CD
• 1x Instruction Manual
System Requirements
• Available USB Port

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Installation
DIN Rail Bracket Installation
If you are mounting the ICUSB232IS product onto a DIN Rail, you will rst need to
attach the included DIN Rail Bracket to the device. Note that the spring clip portion of
the bracket should be at the bottom.
1. Hold the ICUSB232IS device with the USB port facing down and place the DIN rail
bracket on the back of the device, lining up the screw holes.
2. Insert the 2 included screws and tighten.
Spring
Clip

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Driver Installation
Windows
1. Upon starting Windows, if the Found New Hardware wizard appears on the screen,
cancel/close the window and insert the included Driver CD into the computer’s CD/
DVD drive.
2. Open the Device Manager by right-clicking on Computer, and then select Manage.
In the new Computer Management window, select Device Manager from the left
window panel (For Windows 8, open the Control Panel and select
Device Manager).
3. Expand the Universal Serial Bus Controllers section and right-click on the newly
detected “USB Serial Converter” device
4. Select Update Driver Software, which will start the Update Driver Software Wizard.
5. On the How do you want to search for driver software? window, click Browse my
computer for driver software.
6. Click the Browse button, and navigate to your CD/DVD drive, then to the“Win XP
Vista Win 7 8”folder.
7. Select the appropriate 32 (i386) or 64-bit (amd64) OS folder for the system you are
using and click Next to install the drivers.
8. Repeat steps 4-7 for the “USB Serial Port” device located in the Other
Devices section.

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Mac OS
1. Connect the USB Serial Adapter to an available USB port.
2. Insert the provided CD into your DVD/CD-ROM drive.
3. Browse to the Mac OS folder on the disc.
4. Mount the FTDIUSBSerialDriver_v2_2_18.dmg le, and then run the
FTDIUSBSerialDriver.pkg application le that is appropriate for the version of Mac
OS you are running to start the install.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
NOTE: You may be prompted to restart once the install completes.

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Verifying Installation
1. Open the Device Manager by right-clicking on Computer, and then select Manage.
In the new Computer Management window, select Device Manager from the
left window panel (For Windows 8, open the Control Panel and select Device
Manager).
2. Expand the Ports (COM & LPT), and Universal Serial Bus Controllers sections. On a
successful install, you should see 1 Atil USB Serial Port (COMx) device under the Ports
(COM & LPT) section, and 1 USB Serial Converter device under Universal Serial Bus
Controllers with no exclamation points or question marks.

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Mac OS
1. Open the System Proler by clicking the Apple symbol in the top left corner,
selecting About this Mac, then select System Report
2. Expand the“Hardware” section and click “USB” in the left column. With the adapter
connected, you should see the following device in the list.

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Specications
Host Interface USB 2.0
Chipset ID FTDI - FT232RL
External Connectors 1x DB-9 (9 pin; D-Sub) Male
1x USB Mini-B (5 pin) Female
Supported Protocols RS-232
Maximum Baud Rate 921.6 Kbps
Data Bits 7, 8
Parity Even, Odd, Mark, Space, None
Stop Bits 1, 2
Isolation 5KV
ESD Protection 15KV
Operating Temperature -30°C to 75°C (-22°F to 167°F)
Storage Temperature -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
Humidity 5~95% RH (Non-Condensing)
Dimensions 42 x 93 x 22mm
Weight 25g
Compatible Operating Systems
Windows® 8 (32/64bit), 7 (32/64),
Vista(32/64), XP(32/64), 2000, CE(4.2, 5.2
Windows® Server 2008 R2, 2003(32/64)
Mac OS 10.x (Tested up to 10.8), 9.x
Linux 2.6.x, 2.4.x

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Technical Support
StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to
provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit
www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools,
documentation, and downloads.
For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/downloads
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a two year warranty.
In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials
and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase.
During this period, the products may be returned for repair, or replacement with
equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only.
StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from
misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.
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special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots, loss of business,
or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the
actual price paid for the product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions
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