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USB

 to Serial Adapter

 

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Figure 21 - Windows XP/2000 USB serial port, Driver file details box 

 

 

Step 

Procedure 

Description 

 

Step 15 

The Driver File Details dialog box 

displays the following information 

 

Provider 

 

File version 

 

Copyright 

 

Digital Signer (Windows XP only) 

 

Click OK to return to the Driver tab. 

 

 
B+B SmartWorx is the provider. 

This is the version of the installed 

software. 

Indicates whether Microsoft has 

approved this version. 

 

Step 16 

Click Cancel to close the dialog. 

 

Setting advanced options 

The USB-to-Serial port advanced properties can be altered from the 

Device Manager window.  Options for each serial port can be 

individually controlled.   
Changes are applied: 

 

To all serial ports when the USB-to-Serial adapter is 

unplugged from the USB cable and plugged back in,  

OR 

 

To a single port the next time an application opens the serial 

port. 

 

Figure 21 illustrates the 

Driver Details dialog, which 

tells you the name and 

location of the driver files, 

the provider, file version, 

copyright date, and digital 

signature status of the 

driver. 

Summary of Contents for B+B SmartWorx ESU2-100

Page 1: ...USB to Serial Adapter USER MANUAL Model ESU2 100 ESU2 400 QSU2 100 or QSU2 400...

Page 2: ...ecording or any information storage and retrieval system without written consent Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part B B Smar...

Page 3: ...ternal connections 14 RS 232 serial connections 14 RS 422 485 serial connections 15 Testing DB 9 serial ports in HyperTerminal 16 Running Hyperterminal 16 Using Device Manager 17 Accessing Device Mana...

Page 4: ...ce Manager 13 Figure 12 DB 9 connector pinout 14 Figure 13 Use of DTEs and DCEs in a communication link 14 Figure 14 Cabling requirements for RS 232 devices 15 Figure 15 Windows XP 2000 Device Manager...

Page 5: ...obtain data rates up to 921 6 kbps The adapters are powered over their USB connection bus powered eliminating the need for an external power supply The adapters are Plug and Play devices and require n...

Page 6: ...his section explains how to install the USB to Serial adapter under different operating systems Please locate and follow the procedure for your computer s operating system The USB to Serial adapter in...

Page 7: ...CD ROM drive This is the CD that shipped with the product Step 5 Select the Advanced option Click the Next button The Choose your search and installation options prompt displays Figure 1 illustrates t...

Page 8: ...n also select the Include this location in the search option and browse to the location with the USB to Serial drivers The complete path is E Serial Port Adapters Drivers Windows 98 Me 2000 XP for USB...

Page 9: ...tep 8 The Wizard locates and starts to install the necessary software The Wizard installs the software prompt displays followed by the Finished installing prompt Figure 3 illustrates the Windows XP Se...

Page 10: ...gure 5 Windows XP Finished installing prompt Step Procedure Description Step 11 Press the Finish button to continue The USB adapter installation is complete Figure 5 shows the Windows XP Finished inst...

Page 11: ...the back of the computer of USB hub Step 3 Plug the square end of the USB cable into the back of the USB to Serial adapter Windows tells you that it has found new hardware and launches the Add New Ha...

Page 12: ...This is the CD that shipped with the adapter Step 6 Select Search for a suitable driver for my device recommended Step 7 Click the Next button The Locate driver files prompt displays Figure 8 Windows...

Page 13: ...e designation Step 9 Click the Next button Windows searches for drivers for the adapter The Finished searching for driver files prompt displays Figure 9 Windows 2000 Finished searching for driver file...

Page 14: ...nstalling prompt Step Procedure Description Step 14 Press the Finish button to continue The USB to Serial adapter installation is complete Figure 10 is the Windows 2000 finished installing prompt It i...

Page 15: ...ware tab 3 Click on Device Manager Figure 11 Device Manager 4 Scroll down to Multi port serial adapters and expand 5 Highlight your USB to Serial adapter for example ESU2 400 Eight RS 232 422 485 Seri...

Page 16: ...13 Use of DTEs and DCEs in a communication link The USB to Serial adapters are DTE devices that connect to peripheral equipment through a male DB 9 connector The following table lists the serial port...

Page 17: ...AuxIn pair with the UART s RTS signal also looped back to its CTS signal The following table shows the RS 422 485 connector definitions Table 4 RS 422 485 signals on DB 9 connector RS 422 485 signal...

Page 18: ...the correct loopback connector for RS 232 or RS 422 485 Step 2 Launch HyperTerminal In Windows select Programs Accessories Communications HyperTerminal Step 3 Create a new session When prompted give t...

Page 19: ...gs that apply to the USB to Serial adapter Ports COM LPT device group property box Multi port serial adapters device group property box Use the Ports COM LPT device group property box to view and set...

Page 20: ...ab Step Procedure Description Step 3 Click the USB Serial Ports Advanced Options tab to view the port setting properties The Advanced Options dialog box displays Figure 15 illustrates the Windows XP 2...

Page 21: ...USB to Serial Adapter 19 Figure 16 Windows XP 2000 RS 232 422 485 Advanced Options dialog window Figure 16 illustrates the Advanced Options dialog for MEI devices...

Page 22: ...signals selection and the duplex mode and receiver control See the Setting advanced options section for details Step 5 Click Cancel to close the property box Step 6 With Device Manager open expand th...

Page 23: ...not make use of these default settings but prefer to make their own settings See the Setting advanced options section for details Step 10 Press the Advanced button The Advanced Options dialog box ope...

Page 24: ...ll your USB to Serial adapter Return to the previously installed driver XP only Save your changes and exit Abandon your changes and return to the Device Manager See below Don t use this option Uninsta...

Page 25: ...this version Step 16 Click Cancel to close the dialog Setting advanced options The USB to Serial port advanced properties can be altered from the Device Manager window Options for each serial port ca...

Page 26: ...Duplex 2 wire Auto Toggle This mode configures the serial port to use an RS 422 485 electrical interface Transmit and receive operations share a single pair of conductors in the attached cable so com...

Page 27: ...he same as Half Duplex using RTS except that the UART s DTR output is used Receiver Sctive MEI adapters only In RS 422 485 half duplex operating modes the serial port s receivers can be set to be acti...

Page 28: ...is an optional setting that disables most data buffering in the device to reduce delays in reporting received data Unchecked default Leave the box unchecked for excellent performance in most applicat...

Page 29: ...y 2 Make sure that each cable is securely attached The device driver is not installed 1 Double check the Device Manager per the instructions in Using Device Manager to ensure that drivers are installe...

Page 30: ...for both transmit and receive Automatic hardware and software flow control Transceivers QSU2 100 ESU2 100 RS 232 Output Voltage Swing 5V min 5 4V typical RS 232 Input Voltage Range 15V min 15V max In...

Page 31: ...L x 5 25 W x 2 363 H ESU2 100 400 Power Requirements USB bus powered no external power connection required Suspend Power 500 uA Unconfigured Power 100 mA Configured Power 500 mA Temperature Operating...

Page 32: ...warranty or non warranty repair MUST be assigned a Returned Material Authorization RMA number prior to shipment This RMA number must be clearly marked on the exterior of the product s return packagin...

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