Tripp Lite USA-19HS User manual

Table of Contents
• Introduction
• Capabilities
• Installation Instructions
• Configuring Your Serial Device
• Keyspan Serial Assistant
• Problem Solving
• Appendices
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• Compatibility List for Mac OS
• Configuration Examples for Mac OS
• Serial Port Pin Outs
• TX Ack Advance
•Notices
• Keyspan Warranty Information
Note: This documentation applies to Keyspan's USB Serial Adapter
Software for Mac OS 8.6 - 9.x and covers the features and use of this
software on that platform. For Mac OS X information and instructions,
please read the Keyspan USB Serial Software for Mac OS X
User Manual or visit Keyspan's web page
<http://www.keyspan.com>.
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Model: USA-19HS

1.1 - Introduction
Looking for a way to connect a graphics tablet, modem, GPS receiver, or Palm Organizer to your
USB equipped Macintosh computer? The Keyspan USB Serial Adapter is a simple,
inexpensive, and reliable way to make the connection.
The Adapter plugs into any USB port on your Mac. It provides one DB9 serial port which can be
used to connect your Dt.
Up to 8 Keyspan USB Serial Adapters may be installed on one CPU if desired.
Requirements
The Keyspan USB Serial Adapter Software for Mac OS requires the following:
• Macintosh :
• At least one available USB port
• Mac OS 8.6 - 9.x
Contents
The Keyspan USB Serial Adapter package includes:
• Keyspan USB Serial Adapter (USA-19H)
• USB cable
• Mac and Windows compatible CD with software and user manual
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2.1 - Capabilities
The Keyspan USB Serial Adapter provides one male DB9 serial port which supports RS-
232 asynchronous communications at data rates up to 230 Kbps . Please read our
Compatibility List for Mac OS
for a list of serial devices that have been tested with the Keyspan
USB Serial Adapter.
AppleTalk (LocalTalk) and Geoport are not supported on the Keyspan USB Serial Adapter's port.
Please note that AppleTalk (LocalTalk) and Geoport are not disabled by the Keyspan USB Serial
Adapter if you have these features installed already.
Keyspan USB Serial Adapter Port
Keyspan USB Serial Adapter
Serial Port
Keyspan USB Serial Adapter
Port Icon And Name
On Mac OS, Port 1 on the Keyspan USB Serial Adapter is named " P#1USA19H yyxx ". This
port is accessible by selecting the " P#1USA19H yyxx " port name or the USA19H icon in your
serial device's software or by selecting . This port is published via the CommToolBox and can be
accessed by CommToolBox Savvy software.
On Macs that do not have built-in serial ports (ie 'Blue and White' G3s, iMacs, iBooks, G4s,
etc...), Port 1 can emulate the PRINTER port (as found on older Macintosh computers) for
serial devices that are not CommToolBox Savvy and can't access the " P#1USA19H yyxx "
port. Printer Port emulation can turned ON by using the
Keyspan Serial Assistant
's Advanced
Setting's screen. Once you've emulated the Printer port, Port 1 will be accessible by selecting the
'PRINTER' port icon or 'Printer Port USB' port name in your serial device's software. Printer
port emulation is turned OFF by default.
Note: If you install more than one Keyspan USB Serial Adapter on your
Mac, Port 1 on subsequent adapters will have different names (please
contact Keyspan for details). The PRINTER port can only be emulated
once on your Mac.
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3.1 - Installation Instructions
Installing the USB Serial Adapter Software for Mac OS
Note: These instructions apply to installing the Keyspan USB Serial
Adapter on Mac OS 8.6 through 9.x. If you are installing this software
on Mac OS X via CLASSIC, please read the Keyspan USB Serial
Software for Mac OS X User Manual or visit Keyspan's web page
<http://www.keyspan.com> before proceeding.
Step 1 - Insert the Keyspan Serial Adapter CD-ROM
Turn your computer ON. When your computer starts up, p lace the Keyspan USB Serial
Adapter CD into the CD-ROM drive. When the CD icon appears on your desktop, double click
on this icon to display its contents.
Locate the Keyspan Mac OS 8.6 - 9.x folder and then locate the Ke yspan USA19H Installer
for Mac OS .
Step 2 - Run the Keyspan USB Serial Software for Mac OS Installer
If the Keyspan Adapter is connected to your computer, disconnect it now.
Run the Ke yspan USA19H Installer for Mac OS by double clicking the installer icon. This
will start the installer. Once the installer is running, follow the instructions on screen.
The installer will install the following items:
• " KeyspanUSBLoader" (in the Extensions folder)
• "KeyspanUSA19Hdrvr" (in the Extensions folder)
• "
Keyspan Serial Assistant
" (in the Control Panels folder)
• "Keyspan Manager" (in the System Folder folder)
Step 3 - Software Installation Complete!
Now that you have installed the Keyspan USB Serial Adapter software, you are ready to install the
Keyspan USB Serial Adapter hardware. Please proceed to the i nstalling the Keyspan USB
Serial Adapter Hardware instructions.
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Installing the Keyspan USB Serial Adapter Hardware
The following hardware installation instructions provide a basic overview on installing the
Keyspan USB Serial Adapter in a USB port. For detailed instructions on how to connect
USB devices your specific computer, please refer to the USB Device Install section in your
computer's user's manual.
Step 4 - Connect the USB cable to the Adapter (if necessary)
If your Keyspan adapter does not have an attached USB cable, attach the included USB cable into
the Keyspan adapter's USB port.
Step 5 - Connect the Adapter to your USB port
Attach the Adapter to your computer by connecting the Adapter's USB cable into any built-in USB
port on your computer or USB Hub. It is not necessary to turn off your computer when attaching
the Adapter.
Step 6 - Hardware Installation Complete!
Your Keyspan USB Serial Adapter is ready for use now that you have installed hardware and
software.
Please proceed to the
Configuring Your Serial Device
section in this manual for instructions on
what to do next.
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4.1 - Configuring Your Serial Device
Prior to using your serial device (modem,UPS, etc.) with the Keyspan USB Serial Adapter, you
must:
1. connect your serial device ( hardware ) to the Keyspan port
2. configure your serial device's software to use the Keyspan port
The following instructions provide a general overview of this process however we do provide
specific configuration instructions for certain serial devices. For a list of these examples, please
read the
Configuration Examples for Mac OS
Appendix in this manual.
Connecting Your Serial Device (Hardware)
If your Keyspan adapter is not connected, please do so NOW.
Step 1 - Connect Your Serial Device To The Keyspan Adapter
Attach your serial device's (ie Palm cradle, GPS, cell phone) serial cable to the serial port on your
Keyspan USB Serial Adapter.
Step 2 - Determine Which Keyspan Port Your Serial Device Is Connected To
If your have a Keyspan product that has more than one serial port, please note which Keyspan
serial port your serial device is connected to (the serial port on the Keyspan product, not your USB
ports on your computer or USB hub). This information will become useful as we start Configuring
Your Serial Device's Software .
Configuring Your Serial Device's Software
The following configuration instructions provide a basic overview of how to configure your
software to use your Keyspan serial port(s). For specific instructions on how to operate your serial
device, please refer to your serial device's user's manual for detailed instructions...
Step 3 - Check the Keyspan Serial Assistant
Now that your serial device is connected to the Keyspan adapter, you should check to see if the
Keyspan serial port is installed correctly.
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To do this, open the
Keyspan Serial Assistant
(located in Control Panels). When you open the
Keyspan Serial Assistant
, you will see the following window:
the Keyspan Serial Assistant window
If your Keyspan hardware and software are installed correctly, the ' Serial Adapter Status ' text
box will report 'Driver and USA-19H Device found OK' or '...Renumerating...Done'.
If you see either of these messages, proceed to Step 4 . If you do not receive either of these
messages, proceed
Problem Solving
section in this manual.
Step 4 - Determine Where To Select/Configure The Keyspan Serial Port(s)
Prior to using your serial device with a Keyspan serial port, you must first tell that serial device's
software which serial port your serial device hardware is connected to.
For example, if you have a Palm, you will have to tell the Palm Desktop software to look for
your Palm handheld ( hardware ) on a Keyspan serial port. By doing this, you establish
communication between your serial device's software (ie the Palm Desktop software) and your
serial device hardware (the Palm handheld unit).
Most serial devices will have software that will allow you to select which serial port the device is
connected to. Depending on your serial device and its software, you may have to configure: a
Control Panel (ie modems accessing ISPs), an application (ie UPSes), or some combination of
these (ie modems accessing terminals using Zterm).
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Please refer to your serial devices documentation on which method your serial device uses and
how to access that software's serial port "configuration" screen.
Once you've determined where to select or configure your serial device's software's serial port
settings, please proceed to Step 5 .
Step 5 - Determine Which Serial Port To Select In Your Serial Device's Software
When you've found the port selection screen in your serial device's software, you may be
presented with a list of serial port names, a list of icons, or some combination of both.
At this point, you have to select the name or icon of the Keyspan serial adapter you are connecting
to. Please note that you can see the port name and icon port name of your Keyspan Serial Adapter
in the
Capabilities
section in this manual.
Step 6 - Use Your Serial Device
Once you've configured your serial software to use the Keyspan serial port, you're ready to start
using your serial device under Mac OS.
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5.1 - Keyspan Serial Assistant
Besides the required drivers, the Keyspan USB Serial Adapter software installer installs an
application called Keyspan Serial Assistant . This application is used to:
• Determine the status of the adapter software and hardware
• Assist in problem solving
Launching the Keyspan Serial Assistant
To launch the Assistant, double click the "Keyspan Serial Assistant" icon in your Control
Panels folder. This will open the Keyspan Serial Assistant window.
the Keyspan Serial Assistant window
The Keyspan Serial Assistant will display any Keyspan USB Serial Adapters connected to your
computer. If your Keyspan adapter hardware and software are installed correctly you will see
'Driver and USA-19H Device found OK' or '...Renumerating...Done' in the Serial Adapter
Status text box. If you do not receive either of these messages, proceed
Problem Solving
section
in this manual.
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Explanation of Assistant Features
The following is a description of all the relevant text boxes and menus found in the Keyspan Serial
Assistant. You can also obtain this information by selecting ' Show Balloons ' in the Help menu
and moving the cursor over any item in the Assistant.
Keyspan Serial Assistant Window
the Driver and Assistant Version items
The Driver Version and Assistant Version items show the version numbers of the installed
Keyspan USA-19H driver and Assistant respectively. The two version numbers should always
match. If these numbers do not match, you should reinstall the Keyspan software.
the Serial Adapter Status text box
The Serial Adapter Status text box displays the status of your Keyspan adapter hardware and
software. It detects if the Keyspan driver ( software ) is installed (or found) and whether or not a
Keyspan adapter ( hardware ) is connected.
If your Keyspan adapter hardware and software are installed correctly you will see 'Driver and
USA-19H Device found OK' or '...Renumerating...Done' in the Serial Adapter Status text
box. If you do not receive either of these messages, proceed
Problem Solving
section in this
manual .
the USB Status text box
The USB Status text box shows what USB devices (ie hubs, keyboards, mice, etc.) are
connected to your USB bus. This text box will not display serial devices connected to your
Keyspan adapter.
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