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Quatech Freedom USB Adapter User’s Manual

Table of contents

Table of contents

Introduction----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1

System requirements ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2

Features ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2

IND option - surge suppression upgrade ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2

Installing the Freedom USB ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3

Installing under Windows XP ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3

Uninstalling from Windows XP ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9

Installing under Windows 2000 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------10

Uninstalling from Windows 2000-------------------------------------------------------------------------------17

Installing under Windows NT-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17

Installing under Windows Me-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------18

Uninstalling from Windows Me ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------21

Installing under Windows 98/98SE----------------------------------------------------------------------------------22

Uninstalling from Windows 98/98SE --------------------------------------------------------------------------28

Making external connections -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------29

RS-232 serial connections ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------29

RS-422/485 serial connections-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------30

Configuring termination resistors ------------------------------------------------------------------------------31

Testing DB-9 serial ports in HyperTerminal ---------------------------------------------------------------------32

Testing RS-232 ports -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------32

Testing RS-422/485 ports------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------33

Running Hyperterminal -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------33

Using Device Manager--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------34

Accessing Device Manager ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------34

Win XP and 2000 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------34

Win 98, 98SE, and Me----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------34

Exploring Device Manager screens ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------34

Win XP and 2000 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------34

Win 98, 98SE, and Me----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------39

Setting advanced options -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------44

Data Rate Multiplier -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------44

Connector Signal Selection (DSU/QSU/ESU/HSU-200/300 only) -------------------------------------44

Duplex Mode (DSU/QSU/ESU/HSU-200/300 only) --------------------------------------------------------45

Troubleshooting-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------47

Appendix A -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------48

Specifications---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------48

Appendix B -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------50

Warranty information ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------50

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Page 1: ...kway Hudson Ohio 44236 5012 Toll free 1 800 553 1170 TEL 330 655 9000 FAX 330 655 9010 http www quatech com SSU DSU QSU ESU HSU 100 200 300 User s Manual P N 940 0155 202 Freedom USB Serial Adapter Us...

Page 2: ...rmation in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable at the time of posting Notwithstanding the foregoing Quatech assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of t...

Page 3: ...king external connections 29 RS 232 serial connections 29 RS 422 485 serial connections 30 Configuring termination resistors 31 Testing DB 9 serial ports in HyperTerminal 32 Testing RS 232 ports 32 Te...

Page 4: ...nished installing prompt 19 Figure 24 Win Me Ready to install prompt 20 Figure 25 Win Me Driver file search prompt 20 Figure 26 Win Me Finished installing prompt 21 Figure 27 Win 98 98SE Searches for...

Page 5: ...rial port properties USB Serial Port Advanced Options box 41 Figure 54 Win 98 98SE Me RS 422 485 advanced options dialog window 41 Figure 55 Win 98 98SE Me USB serial port properties Driver box 42 Fig...

Page 6: ...orts Connection Device Ports Connection SSU 100 1 RS 232 RS 422 DSU 100 2 RS 232 DSU 200 300 2 RS 422 QSU 100 4 RS 232 QSU 200 300 4 RS 422 ESU 100 8 RS 232 ESU 200 300 8 RS 422 HSU 100 16 RS 232 HSU...

Page 7: ...rmance and industrial grade reliability IND option surge suppression upgrade The IND option provides essential protection for reliable use in an industrial environment Each communication line has a su...

Page 8: ...Freedom USB includes an INF configuration file to allow easy configuration in the Windows environment Windows uses the INF file to determine the system resources required by the Freedom USB searches f...

Page 9: ...Freedom USB Step 5 Click the Next button The Choose your search and installation options prompt displays Figure 1 illustrates the Win XP Found new hardware prompt The Found New Hardware Wizard launche...

Page 10: ...on Step 7 Click the Next button Windows searches for drivers for the serial USB adapter Figure 3 Win XP Searches drivers prompt Step Procedure Description Step 8 The Wizard locates and starts to insta...

Page 11: ...drivers work properly with Windows XP Step Procedure Description Step 9 Click the Continue Anyway button Step 10 The Wizard proceeds with the installation The Wizard installs the software prompt disp...

Page 12: ...has been successfully installed Step Procedure Description Step 11 Press the Finish button to continue The USB adapter installation is complete Next the Wizard installs the serial USB port s The Insta...

Page 13: ...an browse to the correct location The complete path is E Serial Port Adapters Drivers Windows 95 98 Me 2000 XP for USB Enhanced Replace E with your CD ROM drive designation Step 14 Click the Next butt...

Page 14: ...installation is complete Uninstalling from Windows XP Follow these steps in the event that you need to uninstall or reinstall the Freedom USB software 1 From the Control Panel select System 2 Press t...

Page 15: ...cated on the back of the computer of USB hub Step 3 Plug the square end of the USB cable into the back of the Freedom USB box Windows tells you that it has found new hardware and launches the Add New...

Page 16: ...e Description Step 5 Insert the Quatech installation CD into your CD ROM drive This is the CD that shipped with the Freedom USB Step 6 Select Search for a suitable driver for my device recommended Ste...

Page 17: ...ivers for the serial USB adapter The Finished searching for driver files prompt displays Figure 13 Win 2000 Finished searching for driver files prompt Step Procedure Description Step 10 Click the Next...

Page 18: ...Wizard proceeds with the installation The Please wait while the Wizard installs the software screen displays followed by the Finished installing prompt Figure 15 Win 2000 Finished installing prompt S...

Page 19: ...tep Procedure Description Step 15 Make sure that the Quatech CD is still in your CD ROM drive This is the CD that shipped with your Freedom USB adapter Step 16 Click the Next button to continue The Se...

Page 20: ...9 Select CD ROM drives If necessary you can also select the Specify a location option and browse to the location with the Freedom USB drivers The complete path is E Serial Port Adapters Drivers Window...

Page 21: ...ustrates the Win 2000 Finished searching for driver files prompt Step Procedure Description Step 21 Click the Next button The wizard completes the installation and displays the Installation complete p...

Page 22: ...ial Adapter for example QSU 100 Quad RS 232 Serial Ports Group ID2 Select and click Next 5 Select Yes I want to uninstall this device at the Confirmation screen Click Next Installing under Windows NT...

Page 23: ...Description Step 4 Insert the Quatech installation disk in your CD ROM drive This is the CD that shipped with the Freedom USB Step 5 Check the Automatic search for a better driver Recommended checkbo...

Page 24: ...the chance to press Back to select a different driver or to press Next to begin the installation process Step Procedure Description Step 6 When the file copying process is completed the wizard display...

Page 25: ...for drivers for your Freedom USB and then begins copying them from the CD ROM Figure 25 Win Me Driver file search prompt Step Procedure Description Step 9 When the file copying process is completed th...

Page 26: ...it installs the serial ports When the desktop displays your Freedom USB installation is complete Uninstalling from Windows Me Follow these steps in the event that you need to uninstall or reinstall th...

Page 27: ...or This is the connector located on the back of the computer of USB hub Step 3 Plug the square end of the USB cable into the back of the Freedom USB box Windows tells you that it has found new hardwar...

Page 28: ...You may be able to install the software by checking the CD ROM drive check box If not you need to specify a location Figure 29 shows the Search for new drivers prompt If Windows finds the files for yo...

Page 29: ...Next button The Ready to install the best driver prompt displays Figure 30 Win 98 98SE Ready to install the best driver prompt Step Procedure Description Step 10 Confirm that the device and driver lo...

Page 30: ...ches the Add New Hardware Wizard to install the serial ports Figure 32 Win 98 98SE Searches for new drivers prompt Step Procedure Description Step 12 Click the Next button The Search or display prompt...

Page 31: ...iption Step 14 Select the Specify a location check box in the driver location prompt You may be able to install the software by checking the CD ROM drive check box If not you need to specify a locatio...

Page 32: ...XP for USB Enhanced Replace E with your CD ROM drive designation The Ready to install prompt displays Figure 35 Win 98 98SE Ready to install prompt Step Procedure Description Step 17 Confirm that the...

Page 33: ...serial ports When the desktop displays your Freedom USB installation is complete Uninstalling from Windows 98 98SE Follow these steps in the event that you need to uninstall or reinstall the Freedom...

Page 34: ...hrough a male DB 9 connector The following table lists the serial port connector definitions Table 3 RS 232 DB 9 signal definitions DTE connection RS 232 signal description DB 9 Data Carrier Detect DC...

Page 35: ...The adapters also provide a ground signal The AuxOut pair can carry the UART s RTS signal The AuxIn pair can carry the UART s CTS signal Alternatively the AuxOut pair can be configured to internally l...

Page 36: ...termination no termination For normal operations over shorter distances or when using a termination in the connecting cable use the default setting For communications over great distances or if termin...

Page 37: ...on page 33 Testing RS 232 ports This procedure explains how to troubleshoot an RS 232 DB 9 serial adapter using Hyperterminal Before testing your serial ports you must first hook up a loopback A loop...

Page 38: ...4 TxD pin 7 to RxD pin 8 AuxOut pin 6 to AuxIn pin 9 Figure 43 illustrates the jumper location for a loopback on the RS 422 485 DB 9 connector for Freedom USB 200 300s Running Hyperterminal Step Proc...

Page 39: ...nager lists all the hardware devices that are registered inside the Windows registry Exploring Device Manager screens Win XP and 2000 Device Manager provides two Freedom USB property dialog boxes Port...

Page 40: ...use this device disable This dialog box also contains a link to Window s generic hardware troubleshooter Step Procedure Description Step 3 Click the USB Serial Port Advanced Options tab to view the po...

Page 41: ...n on page 44 for details See the Setting advanced options section on page 44 section for details Step 5 Click Cancel to close the Freedom USB property box Step 6 With Device Manager open expand the Po...

Page 42: ...See the Setting advanced options section on page 44 section for details Step 10 Press the Advanced button The Advanced Options dialog box opens Figure 48 Win XP 2000 USB serial port Advanced settings...

Page 43: ...om USB Return to the previously installed driver XP only Save your changes and exit Abandon your changes and return to the Device Manager Clicking Update Driver opens the Installation wizard opens Thi...

Page 44: ...ice group property box Use the Ports COM LPT device group property box to view and set the port settings and the advanced options and to view device usage and driver information for the Freedom USB se...

Page 45: ...ile Exists in all hardware profiles Step Procedure Description Step 3 Click the USB Serial Port Settings tab to view the port setting properties The USB Serial Port Settings properties dialog box disp...

Page 46: ...ons dialog box The Serial Ports Advanced Options box displays See the Setting advanced options section on page 44 section for details Figure 53 Win 98 98SE Me USB serial port properties USB Serial Por...

Page 47: ...settings Click the Driver tab to view the driver information and update the driver Click the OK button to save your changes The USB Serial Driver properties dialog box displays See the following figur...

Page 48: ...ure 56 illustrates the Win 98 98SE Me USB Serial Ports Driver Details box which tells you the name and location of the driver files the provider file version and copyright date Step Procedure Descript...

Page 49: ...or most applications Force X1 mode Select this radio button to limit each serial port to a maximum of 115 200 bits per second The software application can request any desired baud rate up to 115 200 b...

Page 50: ...re a single pair of conductors in the attached cable The software application can disable the port s transmit drivers by deasserting the UART s RTS output To allow transmission again the software appl...

Page 51: ...dom USB 1 2 300 User s Manual This option is valid for baud rates in the range of 2400 bps to 115200 bps If this box is not checked the software application is responsible for manually switching RTS o...

Page 52: ...ected correctly 1 Check the Freedom USB cables to make sure that they are connected correctly 2 Make sure that each cable is securely attached The device driver is not installed 1 Double check the Dev...

Page 53: ...DSU 200 300 2 QSU 200 300 4 ESU 200 300 8 HSU 200 300 16 UARTs One 16650 UART with 16 byte FIFO per port Transceivers SP211HB or equivalent SSU 100 DSU 100 QSU 100 ESU 100 HSU 100 RS 232 Output Volta...

Page 54: ...1 L x 5 3 W x 2 3 H ESU Revision H and later 9 0 L x 6 5 W x 4 5 H HSU Power Requirements Power Requirements cont USB bus powered no external power connection required Suspend Power 500 uA Unconfigur...

Page 55: ...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 packaging and in any cor...

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