USB Director/USB— RS-232 Hub
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1. BLACK BOX DECEMBER 2000 1C135A USB Director USB RS 232 Hub CUSTOMER SUPPORT INFORMATION Order toll free in the U S 24 hours 7 A M Monday to midnight Friday 877 877 BBOX FREE technical support 24 hours a day 7 days a week Call 724 746 5500 or fax 724 746 0746 Mail order Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 Web site www blackbox com E mail info blackbox com DIRECTOR USB RS 232 HUB FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio communication It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment2. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de classe A prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radio lectrique publi par le minist re des Communications du Canada SB DIRECTOR U 32 HU NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS NOM ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1 Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operaci n deber n ser le das antes de que el aparato el ctrico sea operado 2 Las instrucciones de seguridad y operaci n deber n ser guardadas para referencia futura 3 Todas las advertencias en el aparato el ctrico y en sus instrucciones de operaci n deben ser respetadas 4 Todas las instrucciones de operaci n y uso deben ser seguidas 5 Elaparato el ctrico no deber ser usado cerca del agua por ejemplo cerca de la tina de ba o lavabo s tano mojado o cerca de una alberca etc 3 El aparato el ctrico debe ser usado nicamente con carritos o pedestales 6 El to el ct deb d t t destal que sean recomendados por el fabricante 7 El aparato el ctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo s lo como sea recomendado por el fabricante 8 Servicio El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo e
3. S 232 HUB 1 Specifications System Requirements Pentium class CPU 16 MB RAM 1 available USB type A downstream port current version of Windows 95 OSR2 shipping with PCs and servers supporting a USB bus Speed 110 to 230 kbps Interface EIA RS 232 Connectors 4 DB9 male 1 USB type B port Temperature 32 to 104 F 0 to 40 C Humidity Up to 95 noncondensing Power USB bus powered consumes less than 200 mA at full operating speed Size 1 5 H x 9 W x 5 D 3 8 x 22 9 x 12 7 cm Weight 1 Ib 0 5 kg USB DIRECTOR USB RS 232 HUB 2 Introduction 2 1 General The USB Director USB RS 232 Hub is an intelligent stackable expansion module that connects to a PC or server via the Universal Serial Bus USB port and provides four high speed RS 232 serial ports It features easy connectivity for modems printers point of sale and industrial control devices that use a standard serial interface 2 2 What the Package Includes Your package should include the following items If anything is missing or damaged please contact Black Box immediately at 724 746 5500 USB Director USB RS 232 Hub e 3 ft 0 9 m USB cable e 4 software diskettes e 1 Windows 95 drivers diskette e 1 Windows 98 drivers diskette 1 Windows 2000 drivers diskette USB DIRECTOR USB RS 232 HUB e 1 Windows NT 4 0 drivers diskette 1 set of stack legs This user manual 2 3 Features The Dire
4. ctor offers the following features Lets you add four high speed serial ports to your PC or server in seconds You can attach additional Director modules as needed by snapping in a powered USB Hub Eliminates the difficult configuration issues associated with high priced older card solutions no PC slots are required e Since the Director installs outside of your PC case unlike an interface card it enables you to avoid the hassle of removing your PC cover The Director s hot swappable so you don t have to reboot the operating system during installation 3 Installing the Software If you are certain that your system supports USB proceed to Section 3 4 If you are not sure read Sections 3 1 through 3 3 3 1 Verifying that your System Supports USB Determining USB Status To determine if your system supports USB follow these steps 1 Insert the disk labeled Direct Driver Diskette 2 In the START menu select RUN 3 Type a usbready One of two USB System Checker dialog boxes will appear 3a If your system does not support USB the dialog box will read This system DOES NOT currently support USB 3b If your system does support USB the dialog box will read USB DIRECTOR USB RS 232 HUB This system DOES have support for USB To display your Windows version and USB host controller follow these steps 1 Click on the DETAILS button 2 If t
5. deber ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilaci n Servicio por personal calificado deber ser provisto cuando A El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido da ado u B Objectos han ca do o l quido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato o C El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia o D Elaparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempeno o E El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido da ada USB DIRECTOR USB RS 232 HUB TRADEMARKS Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners USB DIRECTOR USB RS 232 HUB Contents Chapter Page 1 Specificatons sce ees chew Et hed 6 2 Introduction cocos REDIERE VERUS 7 2 7 2 2 What the Package Includes 7 23 Features ocaso ec pr Y roh Rma 7 3 Installing the 5010476 9 3 1 Verifying that your System Supports USB 9 3 2 Determining Why Support is not Present 10 3 3 Installing Microsoft USB Support 11 3 4 Installing the DriversS ooooooooom moo 12 4 Installing the 1137076 77774 13 USB DIRECTOR USB R
6. he Test Results Details dialog box shows Windows 95 version 4 0 1111 which is Windows 95 OSR2 proceed to Section 3 3 You will need to upgrade your Windows to OSR 2 1 by installing the USB supplement before installing the drivers 3 If you have Windows 95 version 4 0 1212 or higher which is OSR 2 1 then proceed to Chapter 4 3 2 Determining Why Support Is Not Present The DETAILS button can help you determine which one of two scenarios are preventing USB support 1 Click on the DETAILS button One of two Test Results Details dialog boxes will appear la If the USB Class Host Controller window displays any other message such as Standard Intel USB DIRECTOR USB RS 232 HUB Universal or Open Host Controller then hardware support is present but an incompatible version of Windows is currently installed lb If the Test Results dialog box shows Windows 95 version 4 0 1111 which is Windows 95 OSR 2 proceed to Section 3 3 You will need to upgrade your Windows 95 version to OSR 2 1 by installing the USB supplement before installing the Director NOTE Windows 95 version 4 0 does not support the upgrade path to USB Unfortunately Microsoft has not provided an upgrade path to OSR2 from earlier versions of Windows OSR2 must be preinstalled by your PC vendor Call Black Box Technical Support at 724 746 5500 for more information 3 3 Installing Microsoft USB Support M
7. he following dialog box does not appear go to Section 3 2 to verify that your system supports USB Update Device Driver Wizard Windows found the following updated driver f Unknown Device Standard Universal PCI to USB Host Contr If you want to use this driver click Finish If th correct driver and you want to search for a dil manually click Other Locations Location of Driver Other Locations Figure 4 1 Update Device Driver Wizard screen USB DIRECTOR USB RS 232 HUB The Update Device Driver Wizard dialog box will appear a second time in order to install support for Windows 95 communication ports See Figure 4 2 Update Device Driver Wizard Windows found the following updated di Communications Port COM2 Standard Universal PCI to USB Host If you want to use this driver click Finisk correct driver and you want to search fo manually click Other Locations Location of Driver Other Locations Figure 4 2 Update Device Driver Wizard screen 4 Follow the instructions on the screen Wait as ports are assigned Installation is complete when the dialog box disappears Your four new communication ports numbered sequentially following the existing ports in your system are now ready BLACK BOX Copyright 2000 Black Box Corporation All rights reserved 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 724 746 5500 e Fax 724 746 0746
8. icrosoft provides a supplemental program usbsupp exe to allow users to upgrade Windows 95 version OSR2 to support the Universal Serial Bus Follow these steps to install this support 1 Insert the disk labeled Direct Driver Diskette 2 In the START menu select RUN USB DIRECTOR USB RS 232 HUB 3 Type a usbsupp 4 Follow the instructions on the screen After rebooting go back to Step 1 in Section 3 1 Make sure that the Test Results Details from the Details button in the USB System Checker dialog box displays Windows 95 version 4 1212 or higher 3 4 Installing the Drivers To install the drivers follow these steps 1 Windows will detect the device when connected then prompt you if you want to search for the driver 2 Click on NEXT to initiate a search for the updated driver device 3 Click on FINISH to continue with the installation 4 You will be asked to insert the Driver Disk 5 Insert the Installation Disk into drive A 6 Click on OK The Copying Files dialog box will appear 7 Type A in the copy file from field and click OK 4 Installing the Director Follow these steps to install the Director 1 Plug the flat rectangular end of the USB cable into the downstream A connector located in the back of your computer or USB hub port 2 Plug the square end of the cable into the Director 3 If t
9. l ctrico m s all a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operaci n Todo otro servicio deber ser referido a personal de servicio calificado 9 El aparato el ctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posici n no interfiera su uso La colocaci n del aparato el ctrico sobre una cama sof alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilaci n no se debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de ventilaci n 10 11 12 18 14 16 17 18 B DIRECTOR USB UB El equipo el ctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores registros de calor estufas u otros aparatos incluyendo amplificadores que producen calor El aparato el ctrico deber ser connectado a una fuente de poder s lo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operaci n o como se indique en el aparato Precauci n debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarizaci n del equipo no sea eliminada Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos poniendo particular atenci n a los contactos y recept culos donde salen del aparato El equipo el ctrico debe ser limpiado nicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante En caso de existir una antena externa deber ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia El cable de corriente
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