Tripp Lite U209-005-C User manual

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Owner’s Manual
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USB Type-C to Serial
Adapter Cable
Model: U209-005-C
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Product Contents
Features
• U209-005-C USB Type-C to Serial Adapter
Cable
• Owner’s Manual
• Supports data transfer rates up to 250 Kbps
• Supports remote wake up and power
management
• Premium double-shielded cable eliminates
cross-talk and reduces EMI/RFI interference
• No external power supply required
• Compact 5 ft. length fits in backpack or
laptop bag for easy travelling

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System Requirements
• Computer with an available USB Type-C port
• Compatible with Windows®, Mac®and Linux®
operating systems
• Compatible with Android™ devices (tablets/
phones) with USB Host Mode (OTG) support
and Android OS version 3.2 and above
• Android-powered devices will require a USB
Host Mode (OTG) cable such as Tripp Lite’s
U052-06N to connect to the U209-005-C

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Installation
Note: The following instructions show how to install
the driver on a Windows 7 computer. The installation
steps will be similar for other Windows operating
systems. For non-Windows operating systems,
reference the installation files on Tripp Lite’s website
at tripplite.com. Compatible Android devices do
not require a driver for use with the U209-005-C,
but do require that a terminal server application be
downloaded. The Prolific PL2303GS USB-UART app
is recommended and can be found in the Google Play
Store.
1. Without connecting the U209-005-C,
power on your computer. Drivers for the
cable can be downloaded from tripplite.
com/support.

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Installation
2. When the driver installer program launches,
click the Next button to start installation.

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Installation
3. The driver installation begins. A progress
bar tracks where you are in the installation
process.

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Installation
4. Once the installation process is complete,
click the Finish button to close out of the
program.
5. Connect the U209-005-C to an available
USB-C port on your computer. Windows will
detect the adapter cable and assign it a
COM port upon completing the installation.

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Installation
6. To verify your adapter cable has been
successfully installed, navigate to your
computer’s Control Panel and open the
Device Manager screen. The adapter cable
will appear in the Ports section, with its
assigned COM port next to it.

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Pinout

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3-Year Limited Warranty
TRIPP LITE warrants its products to be free from defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of three (3) years
from the date of initial purchase. TRIPP LITE’s obligation
under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing (at its
sole option) any such defective products. To obtain service
under this warranty, you must obtain a Returned Material
Authorization (RMA) number from TRIPP LITE or an authorized
TRIPP LITE service center. Products must be returned to
TRIPP LITE or an authorized TRIPP LITE service center with
transportation charges prepaid and must be accompanied by
a brief description of the problem encountered and proof of
date and place of purchase. This warranty does not apply to
equipment, which has been damaged by accident, negligence
or misapplication or has been altered or modified in any way.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, TRIPP LITE MAKES NO
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.
Some states do not permit limitation or exclusion of implied
warranties; therefore, the aforesaid limitation(s) or exclusion(s)
may not apply to the purchaser.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL TRIPP LITE
BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF
THIS PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH DAMAGE. Specifically, TRIPP LITE is not liable for any
costs, such as lost profits or revenue, loss of equipment, loss
of use of equipment, loss of software, loss of data, costs of
substitutes, claims by third parties, or otherwise.
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