StarTech.com 1P3FFCB-USB-SERIAL User manual

Quick-Start Guide
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Manual Revision: October 2, 2023
Product ID
1P3FFCB-USB-SERIAL
1P10FFC-USB-SERIAL
Component Function
1Serial Port DB9 • Connect to a Serial Peripheral Device
2DB9 Screws
• Used to secure the Serial DB9 Port to the Serial
Peripheral Device
• The included DB9 Nuts can be installed for
compatibility with Serial Peripheral Devices or Cables
3LED Indicators
• Data Receive LED: Flashes Green to indicate activity
• Data Transmit LED: Flashes Yellow to indicate activity
• USB LED: Solid Blue to indicate driver has been
installed, and USB connection enumerated
4USB Type A Port • Connect the USB to Serial Adapter to an available
USB-A Port
Pinout Diagram
FTDI USB-A to RS232 DB9 Serial Adapter Cable - M/M - ESD Level 4
Package Contents
• USB to Serial Adapter x 1
• DB9 Nuts x 2
• Quick-Start Guide x 1
Requirements
• USB Type-A Enabled Computer x 1
For the latest drivers/software, product information, technical specications, and
declarations of conformance, please visit:
www.StarTech.com/1P3FFCB-USB-SERIAL
www.StarTech.com/1P10FFC-USB-SERIAL
Installation
Install the Driver and Adapter
Note: Drivers should install automatically in most supported operating systems. If
they do not, please complete the following steps:
1. Navigate to:
b.www.StarTech.com/1P3FFCB-USB-SERIAL
c. www.StarTech.com/1P10FFC-USB-SERIAL
4. Click the Drivers/Downloads tab.
5. Under Driver(s), download the appropriate Driver Package for your operating
system.
Windows
1. Right-click the downloaded le and extract the contents with Extract All.
2. Browse the Windows folder and run the Setup le.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
4. Connect the USB to Serial Adapter to an available USB-A port.
macOS
1. Double-click the downloaded le.
2. Open the folder that matches your macOS Version and run the Installer le inside
the folder.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
4. Connect the USB to Serial Adapter to an available USB-A port.
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1
Pin RS-232
1DCD
2RXD
3TXD
4DTR
5GND
6DSR
7RTS
8CTS
9RI
2
2
DB-9 Male
54321
9876

Regulatory Compliance
FCC - Part 15
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential 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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
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. Changes or modications not expressly approved by StarTech.com could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Industry Canada Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation
est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique
subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a two-year warranty.
For further information on product warranty terms and conditions, please refer to www.startech.com/warranty.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their ocers, directors, employees or agents)
for any damages (whether direct or indirect, 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 contained in this statement may not apply to you.
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Verify Driver Installation
Windows
1. Navigate to the Device Manager.
2. Under Ports (COM & LPT), right-click COM Port and click Properties.
3. Conrm that the Driver is installed and working as expected.
macOS
1. Navigate to System Information.
2. Expand the Hardware section and click USB.
3. Conrm that COM Port appears in the list.