StarTech.com ICUSB2328 User manual

Manual Revision: 09/11/2012
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ICUSB2328
8 Port USB to RS232 Serial DB9 Adapter Hub
*actual product may vary from photos

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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
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Table of Contents
Introduction............................................................................................1
Features ........................................................................................................................................................ 1
Before you begin....................................................................................................................................... 1
Package contents...................................................................................................................................... 1
Installation ..............................................................................................2
Driver Installation...................................................................................................................................... 2
Specications..........................................................................................3
DB9 Pin Assignments............................................................................................................................... 3
Technical Support ..................................................................................4
Warranty Information............................................................................4

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com 8 port USB to Serial adapter. Now you
can add eight Serial ports to your computer, using a simple USB connection - the
ideal solution for adding legacy serial devices to a system with few or no serial ports
available.
Features
• Bus-powered operation - requires no external power adapter
• Fully compliant with USB 1.1 specications and compatible with USB 2.0
• Easy Plug-and-Play installation
Before you begin
System requirements
•AnavailableUSB/USB2.0port
Package contents
This package should contain
•1x8PortSerialAdapter
•FullycompliantwithUSB1.1specicationsandcompatiblewithUSB2.0
•EasyPlug-and-Playinstallation
•1x6’USBcable
•1xInstructionmanual
•1xDriverCD

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Installation
1. Insert the Driver CD that was included with ICUSB2328 into the CD/DVD-ROM drive
on the host computer.
2. ConnecttheType-BendoftheUSBcableusedinstep1totheUSBtype‘B’porton
the rear panel of ICUSB2324.
3. Connectthetype‘A’endoftheUSBcableintoanavailableUSBportonthehost
computer, or an available USB port on a USB hub.
4. Optional: Connect a 5V DC power adapter to the power port on the rear panel of
ICUSB2324, if the serial devices that will be connected require more power than the
USB bus on the host computer can support.
5. Connect the 8-to-1 breakout cable (included) to the port provided on the front of
the adapter.
Driver Installation
1. Once ICUSB2328 has been connected to the host computer, the operating system
will detect the connection and automatically launch the Add New Hardware Wizard.
When the Wizard appears, click Next.
2. At the next screen, select Search for the best driver for your device, and click Next.
3. Select Specify a location and browse to the
folder that corresponds to the operating
system that is installed on the host computer,
where E:\ is the designated CD/DVD-ROM drive.
Windows XP, 2000, 2003 users:
E:\USB_to_IO\FTDI\Win2000_XP_2003
4. Click Next. Windows will begin copying the necessary les.
5. Click Finish when prompted, to complete the driver installation.
6. After installing the drivers, Windows will detect the new COM ports and begin to
initialize them.Your new COM ports, numbered sequentially following the existing
ports in your system, are now ready.
ICUSB2328 Rear Panel
USB Type
B

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Specications
Regulatory Certications ROHS, FCC, CE
Connectors 1 - USB B Male
8 - DB9 Male (using 8 to 1 breakout cable)
Power Adapter 5V DC
Maximum Baud Rate 115 Kbps
OS Support 2000/XP/Vista/MacOS8.6andUp
Operating Temperature 0° to 55°C (32° to 13°F)
Operating Humidity 5 to 95% RH
DB9 Pin Assignments
Pin Signal
1 DCD
2 RXD
3 TXD
4 DTR
5 GND
6DSR
7 RTS
8 CTS
9 RI
DB9
(USB Adapter)
DB9
(Serial Device)
1 DCD 1 DCD
2 RXD 2 RXD
3 TXD 3 TXD
4 DTR 4 DTR
5 GND 5 GND
6DSR 6DSR
7 RTS 7 RTS
8 CTS 8 CTS

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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 lifetime 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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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
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