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1. 45 Troubleshooting 2 22 20 202 en nnn n nnn n ene n nen en ene n ene n nen n een n en ne nn nenne nn nennennnennennnenanee 47 Appendix A 4 4 44 44 444 444 444 1141111 48 Specifications 47 47 74 74777171177 71111 48 Appendix B 4 4 44 44 44 444 444 444114411441 1 50 Warranty information 4 4 44 44 444 14411441 14411 en ne nnn nnenenennenanee 50 Page i Rev 2 02 2 24 2004 Table of Contents Quatech Freedom USB 1 2 300 User s Manual Figures Figure 1 Win XP Found new hardware prompt cccccccssecesssssececeeeeeeeseaeeeccsesaeeeesesaeeeesesaeeeesesaeeseneaaes 4 Figure 2 Win XP Choose your search and installation options PrOMPt cccccceessseceeessteeeessneeeeseaaes 4 Figure 3 Win XP Searches drivers prompt ccccccceessecesssssececsesnsececsesaeeecsesaeeeesesaeeeesesaeeeesesaeesenseseeeneaaes 5 Figure 4 Win XP software logo Warning ccccccceceesseceseeseeeeceeeaeeecsesaeseeceesseeeceesaeeeeeesaeeeesesaeeeeeseaeeeeneaaes 6 Figure 5 Win XP Wizard installs the software prompt cccccccccssssececsesssesecsenececseaeeeesesaeeeessaeeeeeeaaes 6 Figure 6 Win XP Finished installing prompt cccccsssscccceceeseessnsscececececsensaeceeececsesensaeeeeceeeseneesaeees 7 Figure 7 Win XP Install software for U
2. Step Procedure Description Q Step4 Click the Next button The Search for or display drivers prompt displays Page 10 Rev 2 02 2 24 2004 Quatech Freedom USB Adapter User s Manual Installing the software Figure 11 Win 2000 Search for or display drivers prompt Found New Hardware Wizard Figure 11 shows the Win 2000 Search for or display drivers Install Hardware Device Drivers ee prompt device driver is a software program that enables a hardware device to work with SY an operating system This wizard will complete the installation for this device o QSU 100 Four port RS 232 USB adapter 4 device driver is a software program that makes a hardware device work Windows needs driver files for your new device To locate driver files and complete the installation click Next What do you want the wizard to do Search for a suitable driver for my device recommended Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that can choose a specific driver lt Back Cancel Ste Procedure Description Q Step5 Insert the Quatech installation CD into This is the CD that shipped with the your CD ROM drive Freedom USB Q Step6 Select Search for a suitable driver for my device recommended Q Step7 Click the Next button The Locate driver files prompt displays Figure 12 Win 2000 Locate driver files prompt 3 z z Found New Hardware Wizard Figure 12 illustrates the Win 2000 Locate driver
3. Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location so you can select the driver you want Ste Procedure Description Q Step5 Select Search for the best driver for your The Search for new drivers prompt device Recommended then click the displays Next button Figure 29 Win 98 98SE Search for new drivers prompt Add New Hardware Wizard Figure 29 shows the Search for new drivers prompt If Windows finds the files for you automatically this screen notifies you that Windows is installing the software If you specify a driver location this screen displays that location It also offers you the chance to press Back to select a different driver or to press Next to begin the installation process Windows will search for new drivers in its driver database on your hard drive and in any of the following selected locations Click Next to start the search T CD ROM drive Microsoft Windows Update IV Specify a location JENSerial Port Adapters Drivers Windows 95 98 Browse p Description Step Q Step6 Select the Specify a location check box You may be able to install the software by checking the CD ROM drive check box If not you need to specify a location Procedure Rev 2 02 2 24 2004 Page 23 Installing the software Quatech Freedom USB Adapter User s Manual Step Procedure Description Q Step 7 Insert the Quatech installation CD into This is the CD that shipped
4. Figure 34 Win 98 98SE Search for new drivers prompt Figure 34 shows the 98 98SE eee ne Search for new drivers prompt If Windows finds the files for you automatically this screen notifies you that Windows is installing the software If you specify a driver location this screen displays that location It also offers you the chance to press Back to select a different driver or to press Next to begin the installation process Windows will search for new drivers in its driver database on your hard drive and in any of the following selected locations Click Next to start the search astentetsnesnvansenensnnenennensseees CD ROM drive Microsoft windows Update IV Specify a location JENSerial Port Adapters Drivers Windows 95 98 pa Browse Eoen Step Procedure Description Q Step14 Select the Specify a location check box in You may be able to install the software the driver location prompt by checking the CD ROM drive check box If not you need to specify a location Page 26 Rev 2 02 2 24 2004 Quatech Freedom USB Adapter User s Manual Installing the software Step Procedure Description Q Step 15 Make sure that the Quatech installation This is the CD that shipped with the CD is still in your CD ROM drive Freedom USB QO Step 16 Ifnecessary browse or use the down The complete path is E Serial Port arrow to map to the correct driver Adapters Drivers Windows 95 98 Me location 2000 XP
5. Full Duplex default Select this radio button to allow simultaneous transmit and receive operation Transmit and receive data must move over separate dedicated pairs of conductors in the attached cable Each UART s transmit drivers are always active in this mode Half Duplex using RTS Select this radio button to allow communication in only one direction at a time Transmit and receive data can share 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 application must assert the RTS output Half Duplex using DTR This mode operates the same as Half Duplex using RTS except that the UART s DTR output is used Half Duplex Automatic Transmitter Control If this box is checked when using a half duplex mode the USB serial adapter will automatically control the RTS or DTR signal to enable and disable the transmit drivers The transmit drivers will be enabled when there is data from the software application ready to be sent The transmit drivers will be disabled after all data has been transmitted and the device drivers internal transmit buffers are empty The USB serial adapter inserts a delay between the movement of the final character into the UART and the disabling of the transmitter to allow time for the final character to be fully transmitted The minimum length of this time can be calculated
6. DSR 20 20 DTR _ DTR 20 6 DSR DTR 6 6 DSR DSR 6 8 DCD DCD 8 8 DCD DCD 8 22 R RI 22 22 RI RI 22 7 GND GND 7 7 GND GND 7 Typical DTE to DCE cable Typical DTE to DCE cable RS 422 485 serial connections Note Refer to Advanced Options using Device Manager for details on software selectable advanced options Page 30 The Freedom USB 200 300 RS 422 485 adapters all come with standard female DB 9 connectors The figure below shows the pin designations Figure 40 RS 422 485 DB 9 pin designations OOOO 0 Freedom USB 200 300 serial USB adapters provide four differential communication signals either RS 422 or RS 485 per channel Transmit Data TxD and Auxiliary Output AuxOut are the two output signals Receive Data RxD and Auxiliary Input AuxIn are the two input signals 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 loopback to the 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 DB 9 signal definitions ore All ports RS 422 485 signal description DB 9 Auxiliary Output AuxOut 1 Transmit Da
7. Follow these steps to install your Freedom USB in Windows 98 98SE Step Procedure Description Q Step1 Turn on the power to your computer This is the system in which the Freedom system USB is to be installed Q Step2 Plug the wide flat end of the USB cable This is the connector located on the back of into the downstream connector the computer of USB hub Q Step3 Plug the square end of the USB cable into Windows tells you that it has found new the back of the Freedom USB box hardware and launches the Add New Figure 27 shows the Win 98 98SE Add New Hardware Wizard searching for new drivers prompt The Wizard launches automatically when you first connect the Freedom USB Hardware Wizard Figure 27 Win 98 98SE Searches for new drivers prompt Add New Hardware Wizard This wizard searches for new drivers for QSU 100 Four port RS 232 USB adapter device driver is a software program that makes a hardware device work Step Procedure Description Q Step4 Click the Next button The Search or select prompt displays Page 22 Rev 2 02 2 24 2004 Quatech Freedom USB Adapter User s Manual Installing the software Figure 28 Win 98 98SE Search or select prompt Figure 28 shows the 98 98SE Add New Hardware Wizard Search or select prompt with the Search for the best driver What do you want Windows to do option selected Search for the best driver for your dev Recommended AA A
8. a ae amp E SERIA TADRIVERS WINDO TS ENHA Step Procedure Description Q Step9 When the file copying process is completed the wizard displays the finished installing prompt Page 20 Rev 2 02 2 24 2004 Quatech Freedom USB Adapter User s Manual Installing the software Figure 26 Win Me Finished installing prompt Figure 26 shows the Win Me EUhISEMIE Gr modal ir Finished installing prompt SSSA RENO T FO RRR USB Serial Port eae ede This prompt displays at the end of the installation process Windows has finished installing the new hardware device a Cancel 1 Ste Procedure Description Q Step 10 Click the Finish button The wizard briefly displays Unknown hardware found and Installing messages as 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 the Freedom USB software 1 From the Control Panel select System 2 Select the Device Manager tab 3 Expand Multifunction adapters 4 Highlight Quatech Freedom USB for example QSU 100 USB to Serial Converter Click Remove 5 Click OK at the Confirmation screen Note that this also removes all the serial ports associated with your Freedom USB Rev 2 02 2 24 2004 Page 21 Installing the software Quatech Freedom USB Adapter User s Manual Installing under Windows 98 98SE
9. as follows delay us 3 3ps baud rate divisor data rate multiplier 20 5us Rev 2 02 2 24 2004 Page 45 Using configuration utilities Quatech Freedom 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 or DTR as needed Page 46 Rev 2 02 2 24 2004 Quatech Freedom USB Adapter User s Manual Troubleshooting Using configuration utilities Note Any unauthorized repairs This section lists some common problems and their causes If the or modifications will void the information below does not provide a solution contact Quatech Freedom USB s warranty technical support Problem Cause The Freedom USB gt The cables are not cannot communicate connected correctly with other equipment gt The device driver is not installed gt The USB port is faulty Rev 2 02 2 24 2004 Solution 1 2 Check the Freedom USB cables to make sure that they are connected correctly Make sure that each cable is securely attached Double check the Device Manager per the instructions in Using Device Manager to ensure that drivers are installed correctly and that all devices are working properly Try removing the USB adapter from the Device Manager window and then repeat the hardware installation instructions If possible connect a known good USB device to the PC or h
10. files prompt Locate Driver Files Where do you want Windows to search for driver files 0 Search for driver files for the following hardware device oy QSU 100 Four port RS 232 USB adapter The wizard searches for suitable drivers in its driver database on your computer and in any of the following optional search locations that you specify To start the search click Next If you are searching on a floppy disk or CD ROM drive insert the floppy disk or CD before clicking Next Optional search locations T Floppy disk drives M CD ROM drives Tl Specify a location J Microsoft Windows Update lt Back Cancel Rev 2 02 2 24 2004 Page 11 Installing the software Quatech Freedom USB Adapter User s Manual Step Procedure Description Q Step8 Select CD ROM drives If necessary you can also select Specify a location and browse to the desired location with the Freedom USB drivers 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 Q Step9 Click the Next button Windows searches for drivers for the serial USB adapter The Finished searching for driver files prompt displays Figure 13 Win 2000 Finished searching for driver files prompt 3 z z Found New Hardware Wizard Figure 18 illustrates the Win 2000 Finished searching for Driver Files Search Results ee driver files prompt The wizard has finished
11. finished installing the software for your USB s adapter board Next it will install each serial port Q QSU 100 USB to Serial Converter Windows has finished installing the software that your new hardware device requires Cancel Q Step11 Click the Finish button Windows tells you that it has found new hardware and launches the Add New Hardware Wizard to install the serial ports Ste Procedure Description Figure 32 Win 98 98SE Searches for new drivers prompt Figure 32 shows the start of Add Now Hardware Wizard the serial port installation process This wizard searches for new drivers for USB Serial Port A device driver is a software program that makes a hardware device work Step Procedure Description Q Step 12 Click the Next button The Search or display prompt displays Rev 2 02 2 24 2004 Page 25 Installing the software Quatech Freedom USB Adapter User s Manual Figure 33 Win 98 98SE Search or display prompt 3 Add New Hardware Wizard Figure 33 shows the 98 98SE Search or display prompt What do you want Windows to do Search for the best driver for your device Recommended AA A Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location so you can select the driver you want Ste Procedure Description Q Step 13 Select Search for the best driver for your The Search for new drivers prompt device then click the Next button displays
12. for USB Enhanced Replace E with your CD ROM drive designation Click the Next button The Ready to install prompt displays Figure 35 Win 98 98SE Ready to install prompt Figure 35 shows the 98 98SE gatblbbbchem ELD ETC fet Ready to install the prompt which lets you double check the device that you are installing and the location of the driver Windows driver file search for the device USB Serial Port Windows is now ready to install the best driver for this device Click Back to select a different driver or click Next to continue Location of driver amp E SERIA 13 DRIVERS WINDO 15SENHAt Ste Procedure Description Q Step 17 Confirm that the device and driver If necessary use the Back button to location are correct return to the previous screen Click the Next button Windows copies the appropriate files from the CD then displays the Finished installing software prompt Rev 2 02 2 24 2004 Page 27 Installing the software Quatech Freedom USB Adapter User s Manual Figure 36 Win 98 98SE Finished installing prompt Add New Hardware Wizard F USB Serial Port Windows has finished installing the software that your new hardware device requires Figure 36 indicates that Windows has finished installing the software for the USB serial port Ste Procedure Description Q Step18 Click Finish The wizard briefly displays a series of Unknown hardware found and Installing me
13. is the connector located on the back of into the downstream connector the computer of USB hub Q Step3 Plug the square end of the USB cable Windows tells you that it has found new into the back of the Freedom USB box hardware and launches the Add New Hardware Wizard Figure 21 Win Me Found new hardware prompt Figure 21 illustrates the Win Me Add New Hardware Wizard s Found new hardware prompt The Add New Hardware Wizard launches automatically when you first connect the Freedom USB The Found new hardware prompt lets you specify the directory in the Quatech installation disc from which to install the Freedom USB under Win Me Add New Hardware Wizard Windows has found the following new hardware QSU 100 Four port RS 232 USB adapter Windows can automatically search for and install software that supports your hardware If your hardware came with installation media insert it now and click Next What would you like to do Step Procedure Description Q Step 4 Insert the Quatech installation disk in This is the CD that shipped with the your CD ROM drive Freedom USB Q Step5 Check the Automatic search for a better Windows searches for drivers for your driver Recommended checkbox and click Freedom USB and then begins copying the Next button them from the CD ROM If necessary you can browse to the correct directory location The correct path is E Serial Port Adapters Drivers Windows 95 98 Me 200
14. searching for driver files for your hardware device wy The wizard found a driver for the following device oy QSU 100 USB to Serial Converter Windows found a driver for this device To install the driver Windows found click Next amp e serial port adapters drivers windows 95 98 me 2000 xp for usb enhanced qtusbbx2 inf lt Back Cancel Ste Procedure Description Q Step 10 Click the Next button Q Step11 The Wizard locates and starts to install The warning appears just as the installation the necessary software then notifies you starts and indicates that Windows 2000 that Windows 2000 has not certified the has not yet tested the software Note that software the software does work properly with Windows 2000 Page 12 Rev 2 02 2 24 2004 Quatech Freedom USB Adapter User s Manual Figure 14 shows the Windows 2000 Logo test warning This indicates only that Windows has not certified the Freedom USB Rest assured that Quatech s drivers work properly with Windows 2000 Installing the software Figure 14 Win 2000 Software logo warning Digital Signature Not Found x The Microsoft digital signature affirms that software has been tested with Windows and that the software has not been altered since it was tested The software you are about to install does not contain a Microsoft digital signature Therefore there is no guarantee that this software works corectly with Windows QSU 100 USB
15. the Windows environment Windows uses the INF file to determine the system resources required by the Freedom USB searches for available resources to fill the boards requirements and then updates the hardware registry with an entry that allocates these resources The Freedom USB also includes Windows device drivers that enable the Freedom USB serial ports to appear to Windows as standard COM ports Installing under Windows XP Step Procedure Q Step 1 system Q Step 2 Q Step 3 Rev 2 02 2 24 2004 Turn on the power to your computer Plug the wide flat end of the USB cable into the downstream connector Plug the square end of the USB cable into the back of the Freedom USB box Follow these steps to install the Freedom USB under Windows XP Description This is the system in which the Freedom USB is to be installed This is the connector located on the back of the computer or USB hub Windows tells you that it has found new hardware and launches the Found New Hardware Wizard Page 3 Installing the software Quatech Freedom USB Adapter User s Manual Figure 1 Win XP Found new hardware prompt Figure 1 illustrates the Win XP Found new hardware prompt The Found New Hardware Wizard launches Welcome to the Found New automatically when you first Hardware Wizard plug in the Freedom USB serial adapter Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for QSU 100 Four port RS 232 USB
16. with the your CD ROM drive Freedom USB Q Step8 Browse or use the down arrow to map to The complete path is E Serial Port the correct driver location Adapters Drivers Windows 95 98 Me 2000 XP for USB Enhanced Replace E with your CD ROM drive designation Q Step9 Click the Next button The Ready to install the best driver prompt displays Figure 30 Win 98 98SE Ready to install the best driver prompt Figure 30 shows the 98 98SE oad Meee Ready to install the best driver prompt which lets you double check the device that you are installing and the location of the driver Windows driver file search for the device QSU 100 USB to Serial Converter Windows is now ready to install the best driver for this device Click Back to select a different driver or click Next to continue Location of driver amp E SERIA 13 DRIVERS WINDO 15 ENHAt Ste Procedure Description Q Step 10 Confirm that the device and driver If necessary use the Back button to location are correct return to the previous screen Click the Next button Windows builds a driver information base copies the appropriate files from the CD and then displays the Finished installing software prompt Page 24 Rev 2 02 2 24 2004 Quatech Freedom USB Adapter User s Manual Installing the software Figure 31 Win 98 98SE Finished installing software prompt Figure 31 indicates that Add New Hardware Wizard Windows has
17. 0 XP for USB Enhanced Replace E with your CD ROM drive designation Page 18 Rev 2 02 2 24 2004 Quatech Freedom USB Adapter User s Manual Installing the software Figure 22 Win Me Driver file search prompt Add New Hardware Wi Figure 22 shows the Win Me O ESERE Driver file search prompt ae If Windows finds the files for you automatically this screen notifies you that Windows is installing the software If you specify a driver location this screen displays that location It also offers you the chance to press Back to select a different driver or to press Next to begin the installation process Windows driver file search forthe device 2 QSU 100 USB to Serial Converter Coen tras amp Windowsis now installing the best software for this device z Location of diver EASERIA 1S DRIVERS WINDO 1S ENHA Ste Procedure Description Q Step6 When the file copying process is completed the wizard displays the finished installing prompt Figure 23 Win Me Finished installing prompt z E Add New Hardware Wizard Figure 23 indicates that emmma TEESE ETT Windows has finished installing the software for your USB A lt QSUODUSB4oSerial Converter Windows has finished installing the new hardware device Ste Procedure Description Q Step 7 Click the Finish button Windows tells you that it has found new hardware and launches the Add New Hardware Wizard to inst
18. 2004 Figure 54 Win 98 98SE Me RS 422 485 advanced options dialog window Quatech DSU 200 300 Advanced Options m Connector Signal Selection phack ta CTS RCLK loopback to XCLK AUXIN loopback to AUXOUT C Modem Control RTS ta AUXOUT CTS from AUXIN RCLK loopback to XCLK C Clocks CLK to AUXOUT RCLK from AUXIN RTS loopback to CTS These settings apply to both serial ports All programs using these serial ports must be closed before any changes made in this dialog will take effect m Duplex Mode Full Duplex C Half Duplex using RTS C Half Duplex using DTR Cancel Jo Beli Buplex Automatic dreatemiter Cantal m Data Rate Multiplier Maximum data rate 460 800 bps Auto recommended C Force X1 mode C Force X2 mode C Force X4 mode Defaults Page 41 Using configuration utilities Quatech Freedom USB 1 2 300 User s Manual Step Procedure Description Q Step6 Click Cancel to return to the USB Serial Port Settings properties dialog box Q Step 7 You have three additional options gt Click the Restore Defaults button to restore the selected port to the default settings gt Click the Driver tab to view the driver The USB Serial Driver properties dialog information and update the driver box displays See the following figures gt Click the OK button to save your Clicking OK saves any changes you changes made in any of the dialog boxes Figure 55
19. 60ns max Receiver Input to Output Delay 20 ns min 90ns typ 150ns max Rev 2 02 2 24 2004 Quatech Freedom USB Adapter User s Manual Connectors Dimensions Power Requirements Power Requirements cont Temperature Humidity OS Support Rev 2 02 2 24 2004 Appendix A SSU DSU QSU ESU HSU 100 DB 9 Male Connectors DSU QSU ESU HSU 200 300 DB 9 Female Connectors 3 6 L x 1 7 W x 1 0 H SSU 7 2 L x 4 3 W x 1 0 H DSU QSU 9 3 L x 6 5 W x 2 5 H ESU older revisions 7 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 USB bus powered no external power connection required Suspend Power lt 500 uA Unconfigured Power lt 100 mA Configured Power lt 500 mA HSU uses two USB connections each meeting the above limits Operating 0 to 70 C Storage 50 to 80 C 10 to 90 Windows 98 Windows ME Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows NT 4 0 Page 49 Appendix B Quatech Freedom USB Adapter User s Manual Appendix B Warranty information Quatech Inc warrants the SSU DSU QSU ESU HSU 100 200 300 to be free of defects for five 5 years from the date of purchase Quatech Inc will repair or replace any board that fails to perform under normal operating conditions and in accordance with the procedures outlined in this document during the warranty period Any damage that results from improper installation operation or ge
20. E with your CD ROM drive designation Q Step 14 Click the Next button to continue The wizard prompts you to wait while it searches for serial USB port drivers Figure 8 Win XP Searches for Quatech serial port screen Figure 8 illustrates the wizard BAY ta right E ae searching for the serial USB port driver Please wait while the wizard searches F USB Serial Port Cancel Ste Procedure p Description Q Step15 The wizard completes the installation and displays the Installation complete prompt Page 8 Rev 2 02 2 24 2004 Quatech Freedom USB Adapter User s Manual Installing the software Figure 9 Win XP Installation complete prompt Figure 9 displays when the file PAST RAA E E om tara le copying process is finished Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for F USB Serial Port Click Finish to close the wizard Step Procedure Description Q Step 16 Click the Finish button The Wizard briefly displays the Unknown hardware found and Installing messages as it installs each serial USB port Q Step 17 Repeat Steps 12 16 for each port Your Freedom USB adapter installation is complete Uninstalling from Windows XP Follow these steps in the event that you need to uninstall or reinstall the Freedom USB software From the Control Panel select System Press the Hardware tab Click on Device Manager Scroll down to Multi port serial adapte
21. Figure 19 illustrates the Win ee 2000 Finished searching for Driver Files Search Results ae driver files prompt The wizard has finished searching for driver files for your hardware device Sy The wizard found a driver for the following device GD USB Serial Port Windows found a driver for this device To install the driver Windows found click Next amp e serial port adapters drivers windows 95 98 me 2000 xp for usb enhanced gtusbpt2 inf lt Back Cancel Ste Procedure Description Q Step21 Click the Next button The wizard completes the installation and displays the Installation complete prompt Figure 20 Win 2000 Installation complete prompt Found New Hardware Wizard Figure 20 displays when the file copying process is finished Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard USB Serial Port Windows has finished installing the software for this device To close this wizard click Finish Page 16 Rev 2 02 2 24 2004 Quatech Freedom USB Adapter User s Manual Installing the software Step Procedure Description Q Step 22 Click the Finish button The Wizard briefly displays a series of Unknown hardware found and Installing messages as it installs each serial USB port Your Freedom USB adapter installation is complete Uninstalling from Windows 2000 Follow these steps in the event that you need to uninstall or reinstall the Freedom USB software 1 From the Contr
22. OQUATISGISI CONNECT WITH RELIABILITY Freedom USB Serial Adapter User s Manual SSU DSU QSU ESU HSU 100 200 300 1 2 4 8 and 16 Port QUATECH INC 5675 Hudson Industrial Parkway Hudson Ohio 44236 5012 Toll free 1 800 553 1170 TEL 330 655 9000 FAX 330 655 9010 htto www quatech com SSU DSU QSU ESU HSU 100 200 300 User s Manual P N 940 0155 202 Copyright Trademarks Disclaimer Feedback Copyright 1998 2004 Quatech Inc All rights are reserved The information contained in this document cannot be reproduced in any form without the written consent of Quatech Inc Any software programs that might accompany this document can be used only in accordance with any license agreement s between the purchaser and Quatech Inc Quatech Inc reserves the right to change this documentation or the product to which it refers at any time and without notice QUATECH is a registered trademark of Quatech Inc Other product and brand names listed in this manual may be trademarks of their respective owners The information 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 this manual and expressly disclaims any liability or damages for loss of data loss of use and property damage of any kind direct incidental or consequential in regard to or arising out of the performanc
23. SB serial port prompt cccccccesssssssceeececeesesssseceeceecsesenseaeees 7 Figure 8 Win XP Searches for Quatech serial port sereen cccsecsccececessessceececececeesessasceeceeeeenenseaaes 8 Figure 9 Win XP Installation complete prompt cccccesssccceceeeessnsscecececeesenssnsceeececcsesessnssseeeeeeseeensaeees 9 Figure 10 Win 2000 Found new hardware prompt cccccccccsecessessessecececececeessnseaecececeesesssnsaeeeeeeeceeeees 10 Figure 11 Win 2000 Search for or display drivers Prompt ccecssssscccececeesensecesececeeceesersaeeeeeeeeeene 11 Figure 12 Win 2000 Locate driver files prompt ccccessccccccececsessessecececececsessnsesecececeesenssssseeeeeeeesensas 11 Figure 13 Win 2000 Finished searching for driver files Prompt ccccccccssesseecececeesessnseseeeeeeeeeeees 12 Figure 14 Win 2000 Software logo Warning cccccccccssssssecececececsensecseceeeceesesensesecececeesenssseseeeeeeeeseeas 13 Figure 15 Win 2000 Finished installing prompt ccccccccccceccecsesessecececececsensnsececececeeeeesenssaeeeeeeeceeees 13 Figure 16 Win 2000 Install software for USB serial port prompt ccccceesssssecececeeeessnsececeeeceeeeees 14 Figure 17 Win 2000 Search for or display device driver proMpt ccccccccceessececesesseceeeeseeecseseeeeeeaaas 14 Figure 18 Win 2000 Locate driver files prompt cccccccscccccesssececsesstececeesececsesaeeecsesaee
24. Win 98 98SE Me USB serial port properties Driver box Figure Ba ivgraies he USB Serial Port Properties 2 fx Win 98 98SE Me USB Serial General USB Serial Port Settings Driver l Ports Driver box which lets you view the driver details F Communications Port COM3 and update and uninstall the driver Provider Quatech Incorporated Date 3 26 2003 To view details about the driver files loaded for this device click Driver File Details To update the driver files for this device click Update Driver Update Driver OK Cancel Page 42 Rev 2 02 2 24 2004 Quatech Freedom USB Adapter User s Manual Using configuration utilities Figure 56 Win 98 98SE Me USB Serial port Driver file details box Figure 56 illustrates the Win 98 98SE Me USB Serial pate tea ets Ports Driver Details box F S Hou uit which tells you the name and location of the driver files the provider file version and copyright date Driver files C WINDOWS SYSTEMSSEROQTUSB YXD H CAWINDOWSSSYSTEMSVMM32 VXD vcomm vad Provider Unknown File version Unknown Copyright Unknown Step Procedure Description Q Step8 Click OK to close the Driver file details box Click Cancel to close the Freedom USB port property box Rev 2 02 2 24 2004 Page 43 Using configuration utilities Quatech Freedom USB 1 2 300 User s Manual Setting advanced options Notes Changing any setting in the advanced options win
25. ad write access to the UART to move more data resulting in fewer interrupts and less processor time spent servicing the UART Rev 2 02 2 24 2004 Introduction This Users Manual describes how to setup and install your Quatech Freedom USB Adapter The Quatech SSU 100 DSU 100 QSU 100 ESU 100 and HSU 100 respectively provide one two four eight and sixteen independent RS 282 serial interfaces to the host PC via the Universal Serial Bus USB port The Quatech DSU 200 300 QSU 200 300 ESU 200 300 and HSU 200 300 respectively provide two four eight and sixteen independent asynchronous serial interfaces via the USB port Each of these interfaces can be used as desired for either RS 422 or RS 485 communications For convenience this manual refers to all these products as Freedom USB unless otherwise noted The following table details the port and connection configuration for all the Freedom USB devices Table 1 Device port and connection options Device Ports 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 RS 422 ESU 100 8 RS 232 ESU 200 300 RS 422 HSU 100 16 RS 232 HSU 200 300 16 RS 422 Each adapter comes standard with 16550 Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitters UARTs containing 16 byte First In First Out FIFO storage devices These FIFOs in conjunction with the USB micro controller FIFOs help to relieve the CPU of exce
26. adapter If your hardware came with an installation CD or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Install the software automatically Recommended Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue Ste Procedure Description Q Step 4 Insert the Quatech installation CD into This is the CD that shipped with the your CD ROM drive Freedom USB Q Step5 Click the Next button The Choose your search and installation options prompt displays Figure 2 Win XP Choose your search and installation options prompt Figure 2 illustrates the Win EESIN MAA E A comarca XP Choose your search and installation prompt Please choose your search and installation options Paes cy Search for the best driver in these locations Use the check boxes below to limit or expand the default search which includes local paths and removable media The best driver found will be installed Search removable media floppy CD ROM Include this location in the search E Serial Port Adapters Drivers Windows 95 98 M w Don t search will choose the driver to install Choose this option to select the device driver from a list Windows does not guarantee that the driver you choose will be the best match for your hardware Page 4 Rev 2 02 2 24 2004 Quatech Freedom USB Adapter User s Manual Installing the software Step Procedure Description Q Step6 Select Searc
27. al Signer Not digitally signed Driver Details To view details about the driver files Update Driver To update the driver for this device F If the device fails after updating the driver roll ACTED back to the previously installed driver Uninstall To uninstall the driver Advanced Step Procedure Description Q Step 13 You have several options gt View detailed driver information gt Update the device drivers Clicking Update Driver opens the Installation wizard opens gt Uninstall your Freedom USB This also removes all the associated serial USB ports gt Return to the previously installed driver XP only gt Save your changes and exit Clicking OK also saves any changes from the other tabs gt Abandon your changes and return to the Device Manager Q Step 14 Click the Driver Details button to view The Driver File Details dialog box opens detailed driver information See the following figure Page 38 Rev 2 02 2 24 2004 Quatech Freedom USB Adapter User s Manual Using configuration utilities Figure 50 illustrates the Win XP 2000 USB Serial Ports Driver Details box which tells you the name and location of the driver files the provider file version copyright date and whether Microsoft has signed off on the driver Figure 50 Win XP 2000 USB serial port Driver file details box Driver File Details J USB Serial Port COM3 Driver files CAWINDOWS System32 DRIVERS qtuco
28. all the serial ports Rev 2 02 2 24 2004 Page 19 Installing the software Quatech Freedom USB Adapter User s Manual Figure 24 Win Me Ready to install prompt cae on Figure 24 shows the Win Me Found new hardware prompt You can choose to either have Windows automatically search for a driver or to specify the location of the driver you want to use Windows has TEA the lowing new s hardware DRE USB Serial Port ee NE can Sp EE aoe for we install che i that supports your hardware If your hardware came wer i installation media insert i now and Jase Next What ERTES ike to do ae Ste Procedure Description Q Step8 Check the Automatic search for a better Windows searches for drivers for your driver Recommended checkbox and click Freedom USB and then begins copying the Next button them from the CD ROM Figure 25 Win Me Driver file search prompt Add New Hardware Wizard Figure 25 shows the Win Me Driver file search prompt If Windows finds the files for you automatically this screen notifies you that Windows is installing the software If you specify a driver location this screen displays that location It also offers you the chance to press Back to select a different driver or to press Next to begin the installation process Windows diver fle search for the device i USB Serial Port A o ae the best software for this device pe of diver
29. as follows gt RS 422 termination jumper pins 1 and 3 gt RS 485 termination jumper pins 2 and 4 Only terminate signals that are present in the cable If the auxiliary input is not used and is not needed or wired in the cable do not select the auxiliary input termination on the board See the following Table for termination jumper assignments Configure each DB 9 connector as shown in the Table below Table 5 RS 422 485 termination jumpers Receive Data Auxiliary pins 4 and 8 Input Page 31 Making external connections Quatech Freedom USB Adapter User s Manual Pins 5 amp 9 Port1 J2 J3 Port2 J4 J5 Port3 J6 J7 Port4 J8 J9 Testing DB 9 serial ports in HyperTerminal Note You can use any conductive wire to make the necessary connections even a paperclip Testing RS 232 ports This section explains how to test the functionality of your USB serial adapter using Hyperterminal Follow either the directions under Testing RS 232 ports or Testing RS 422 485 ports depending on whether you have a Freedom USB 100 or a Freedom USB 200 300 The pins that you need to connect differ depending on the type of connector The directions for Hyperterminal procedures are the same for all serial adapters See Running Hyperterminal on page 33 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 loopback conne
30. ate up to 115 200 bits per second Select this radio button to allow each serial port to run at a maximum of 230 400 bits per second The software application can request any desired baud rate up to 115 200 bits per second The actual baud rate will be two 2 times higher than requested Select this radio button to allow each serial port to run at a maximum of 460 800 bits per second The software application can request any desired baud rate up to 115 200 bits per second The actual baud rate will be four 4 times higher than requested Connector Signal Selection DSU QSU ESU HSU 200 300 only Page 44 This setting determines which signals are routed to the AuxIn and AuxOut pins of the serial port connectors Regardless of which setting is chosen each UART s DTR output is internally looped back to its own DSR DCD and RI inputs Rev 2 02 2 24 2004 Quatech Freedom USB Adapter User s Manual Using configuration utilities All Loopback default Select this radio button when only transmit and receive data signaling is required gt Each UART s RTS output is internally looped back to its CTS input gt Each port s AuxIn signal pair is looped back to its AuxOut signal pair at the connector Modem Control Select this radio button when hardware flow control is required gt Each UART s RTS output and CTS input are routed to the AuxOut and AuxIn signal pairs respectively Duplex Mode DSU QSU ESU HSU 200 300 only
31. cts the output signal TxD to the input signal RxD in a single serial port connector to make it seem like there are two ports connected together Making a Freedom USB 100 loopback Step Procedure Description Q Step1 Turn off the computer Q Step2 Connect RxD pin 2 and TxD pin 3 of Use any kind of conductive wire even a serial port 1 Repeat for each serial port paper clip Q Step3 Turn on the computer You are now ready to test each port individually Figure 42 illustrates the jumper location for a loopback on an RS 282 DB 9 connector for a Freedom USB 100 Page 32 Figure 42 RS 232 DB 25 connector Sl Install a wire jumper to connect G the following signals 6 RxD pin 2 to TxD pin 3 Rev 2 02 2 24 2004 Quatech Freedom USB Adapter User s Manual Testing RS 422 485 ports Making a loopback Connect the following signals on serial Step Procedure Q Step1 Turn off the computer Q Step 2 port 1 Repeat for each serial port AuxOut pin 1 to AuxIn pin 5 TxD pin 2 to RxD pin 4 TxD pin 7 and RxD pin 8 AuxOut pin 6 to AuxIn pin 9 Repeat for each serial port Q Step3 Turn on the computer Figure 48 illustrates the jumper location for a loopback Making external connections Description Use any kind of conductive wire even a paper clip You are now ready to test each port individually Figure 43 RS 422 485 DB 9 connector 00000 on t
32. dow affects all ports on the Freedom USB adapter Data Rate Multiplier Notes We recommend leaving the Data Rate Multiplier in Auto mode unless the application specifically requires otherwise Auto default Note This setting is suitable for most applications Force X1 mode Note This setting will not enhance most applications Force X2 mode Note This setting allows applications not capable of asking for higher baud rates to achieve them Force X4 mode Note This setting allows applications not capable of asking for higher baud rates to achieve them The Freedom USB port properties can only be altered from the Device Manager window Attempting to access these properties from another software program will generate an error message box that refers you to the Device Manager See Exploring Device Manager screen on page 34 for help in navigating through the Device Manager screens The Freedom USB uses an accelerated UART clock frequency to boost data rates to as high as 460 800 bits per second This setting determines the amount of data rate acceleration applied Select this radio button to allow the USB serial port device drivers to automatically adjust the clock as necessary The software application can request any desired baud rate up to 460 800 bits per second 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 r
33. e closed before any changes made in this dialog will take effect Cancel Step Procedure Description Q Step4 The RS 232 USB Serial Port Advanced See the Setting advanced options section Options dialog box lets you set the data on page 44 for details rate multiplier and restore the default settings The RS 422 485 Advanced Dialog box also lets you set the connector signals selection See the Setting advanced options section and the duplex mode on page 44 section for details Q Step5 Click Cancel to close the Freedom USB property box Q Step6 With Device Manager open expand the The ports associated with the Freedom Ports COM amp LPT device group USB should appear in the list of ports Q Step 7 Double click the desired port The USB Serial Port Properties dialog box opens and displays the General tab Q Step8 Click the Port settings tab The Port Settings dialog box displays Page 36 Rev 2 02 2 24 2004 Quatech Freedom USB Adapter User s Manual Using configuration utilities Figure 47 Win XP 2000 USB serial port Port settings box USB Serial Port COM9 Properties 21x Figure 47 illustrates the Win XP 2000 USB Ports General Pott Setings Driver Settings box which lets you set the default port settings Bits per second 9600 view the advanced options and restore the default Data bits fe z settings uae Parity None 7 Stop bits fi 7 Flow control None me Advanced Re
34. e or form of the materials presented herein or in any software program s that may accompany this document Changes or modifications to this device not explicitly approved by Quatech will void the user s authority to operate this device Quatech Inc encourages and appreciates feedback concerning this document Please send any written comments to the Technical Support department at the address listed on the cover page of this manual Quatech Freedom USB Adapter User s Manual Table of contents Table of contents Introduction 74 44 774 7414 777144 1 System requirements 4 44 44 444 44 141 741114411141111 111 2 Features 44 744 7744 7744 7 74 77144417 7711411 2 IND option surge suppression upgrade 2 Installing the Freedom USB 2 22 222 nnn nne nen n ene n nnn nnn en nn een n en ee ne nnn ne nnnennennnnnnes 3 Installing under Windows XP 2 2 en nnn en enn n ene n een nn enn n ene e nen n enn nnenne ne nennennns 3 Uninstalling from Windows XP 2 2 nen ne nen n nnn n enn n nnn nen nn ene nen ne ne nenne nnn 9 Installing under Windows 2000 0 222 enen nen nn enn n nnn e nen n een n enn e nen en ne nnnennenanee 10 Uninstall
35. eesesaeesenesaeeeeseaaes 15 Figure 19 Win 2000 Finished searching for driver files prompt ccccccccccsssceeeesseceeeeseeeceessaeeeeseaes 16 Figure 20 Win 2000 Installation complete prompt c cccccccecesesesesenececececeeeecneaeceeeeeseeeeeseneeeeseseneees 16 Figure 21 Win Me Found new hardware prompt cccsccccesssceceessseeecsssececessaeeeceesaeeeenesaaeeecseaeeeeseaas 18 Figure 22 Win Me Driver file search prompt ccccccecssceeeesseececeesececseaeeeceesaeeecsesaeeeeesesaeeeeeeaeeeensaes 19 Figure 23 Win Me Finished installing prompt c cccccccccessseceeeessececeesseeeeceeaeeeesesaeeeesesaeeseesaeeeeensaes 19 Figure 24 Win Me Ready to install prompt cccccccccesssececeessececeeneeeceeaeeeeeesaeeecesesaeeeeeesaeeeceesaeeeneaaes 20 Figure 25 Win Me Driver file search prompt ccccccccsscccessseeeeceesececseaeeeceesaeeecsesaeeeeesesaeeeeseaeeeensaes 20 Figure 26 Win Me Finished installing prompt c cccecsscccceessececsessececseseeeeceesaeeecsesaeeeensaeeeenssaeeeeensaes 21 Figure 27 Win 98 98SE Searches for new drivers PLOMPt ccccceccccesssececceesseceeseseeecsesaeeeeeesseeeeeseees 22 Figure 28 Win 98 98SE Search or select prompt ccccssssecccccececsesssseceececececsessnssaeseeeceesensnseaeeeeeeeeeeees 23 Figure 29 Win 98 98SE Search for new drivers prompt ccccccssessecececececsessssececececeesessssecaeeeeeeeceenes 23 Figure 30 Win 98 98SE Read
36. eesesaesecsesaeeeeseseeeeseaaes 31 Figore 42 RS 2382 DB 25 ConnectOr a ccccssiceccasssccecassssccacaasscescaassccecaasiceccaasscceeaasaceccaasssceccdassccaeaasscneaanacens 32 Figure 43 RS 422 485 DB 9 connector c ceccsccccesssececeesseceeceeaeeecsesseeeceesueeecsesueeeceesaeeeceesaeeseceeaeeeseaaes 33 Figure 44 Win XP 2000 Device Manager USB serial port properties General tab cccceceeeeee 35 Figure 45 Win XP 2000 RS 422 485 advanced options dialog WiIndOW ccccccceesseceeessteeeeesstaeeeeeeaas 35 Figure 46 Win XP 2000 RS 232 Advanced Options dialog Window c ccccsssceceesteceeeessteceeeeneeeeeeaes 36 Figure 47 Win XP 2000 USB serial port Port settings DOX cccccccccsssscecesessececeeseeeceesaeeeceesaeeeeseaas 37 Figure 48 Win XP 2000 USB serial port Advanced settings DOX cccccccccessseceeeesseeeceesseeeenesaeeeeseaaes 37 Figure 49 Win XP 2000 USB serial port properties Driver box ccccccceeessececessteeeeeesaeeeensesaeeeenenas 38 Rev 2 02 2 24 2004 Page ii Quatech Freedom USB Adapter User s Manual Table of contents Figure 50 Win XP 2000 USB serial port Driver file details DOX ccccccccsceceeesteceeeeseeeeesnaeeeesenaas 39 Figure 51 Win 98 98SE Me USB serial port properties General tab ccccccccsssceeeesteeeeessteeeessaaes 40 Figure 52 Win 98 98SE Me USB serial port properties USB Serial Port Settings tab 40 Figure 53 Win 98 98SE Me USB serial p
37. for this hardware QSU 100 USB to Serial Converter has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows xP Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway STOP Installation Ste Procedure Description Q Step9 Click the Continue Anyway button Q Step10 The Wizard proceeds with the The Wizard installs the software prompt installation Figure 5 is the Win XP Wizard installs the software prompt This screen shows you the target directory for the installation Page 6 displays followed by the Finished installing prompt Figure 5 Win XP Wizard installs the software prompt Found New Hardware Wizard Please wait while the wizard installs the software all QSU 100 USB to Serial Converter qtucomco dll To CAWINDOWSSystem32 Rev 2 02 2 24 2004 Quatech Freedom USB Adapter User s Manual Installing the software Figure 6 Win XP Finished installing prompt Figure 6 shows the Win XP aut AVA Gite Crees Finished installing prompt It indicates that the serial USB Completing the Found New adapter has been successfully Hardware Wizard installed The wizard has finished instal
38. ger button Win 98 98SE and Me Step Q Step 1 Q Step 2 a Step 3 Procedure Select Start Settings Control Panel Double click the System icon Click the Device Manager tab Exploring Device Manager screens Description The System Properties dialog box opens Device Manager lists all the hardware devices that are registered inside the Windows registry Description The System Properties dialog box opens Device Manager lists all the hardware devices that are registered inside the Windows registry Device Manager provides two Freedom USB property dialog boxes gt Ports COM amp LPT device group property box gt Multi port serial adapters device group property box Use the Ports COM amp LPT device group property box to view and set the port settings and to view device usage and driver information for the Freedom USB serial ports Use the Multi port serial adapters device group property box to view and set the advanced options and to view device usage and driver information for the Freedom USB Win XP and 2000 Step Procedure Q Step1 With Device Manager open expand the Q Step 2 Page 34 Multi port serial adapters device group Double click the Freedom USB Description Your Freedom USB should appear in the list for example QSU 100 Quad RS 232 Serial Port Group ID1 The USB Serial Port Properties dialog box opens and displays the General tab Rev 2 02 2 24 2004 Quatec
39. h Freedom USB Adapter User s Manual Figure 44 illustrates the In Win XP 2000 General Tab which tells you whether the Freedom USB is working properly and allows you to determine the device usage gt Use this device enable gt Do not use this device disable This dialog box also contains a link to Window s generic hardware troubleshooter Step Procedure QSU 100 Quad RS 232 Serial Ports Group ID 2 Properties General USB Serial Ports Advanced Options Driver NE QSU 100 Quad RS 232 Serial Ports Group ID 2 Device type Manufacturer Location Multi port serial adapters Quatech Incorporated QSU 100 Four port RS 232 USB adapter Using configuration utilities Figure 44 Win XP 2000 Device Manager USB serial port properties General tab m Device status This device is working properly start the troubleshooter If you are having problems with this device click Troubleshooter to H Troubleshooter Device usage Use this device enable Ne Q Step 3 Description Click the USB Serial Port Advanced Options tab to view the port setting properties Figure 45 illustrates the Win XP 2000 RS 422 482 USB Serial Ports Advanced Options box which lets you set the connector signal selection the duplex mode and the data rate multiplier Rev 2 02 2 24 2004 Quatech DSU 200 300 Advanced Options m Connector Signal Selec
40. h removable media floppy If necessary you can also select the CD ROM Include this location in the search option and browse to the location with the Freedom USB drivers The complete path is E Serial Port Adapters Drivers Windows 95 98 Me 2000 XP for USB Enhanced Replace E with your CD ROM designation Q Step 7 Click the Next button Windows searches for drivers for the serial USB adapter Figure 3 Win XP Searches drivers prompt Figure 3 illustrates the Win PRST av mariechie comers lee XP Searches for drivers ae f prompt When the Wizard Please wait while the wizard searches finds the Freedom USB drivers this screen disappears D QSU 100 Four port RS 232 USB adapter 3 Cancel Step Procedure Description Q Step8 The Wizard locates and starts to install The warning appears just as the installation the necessary software then notifies you starts and indicates that Windows XP that Windows XP has not certified the has not yet tested the software Note that software the software does work properly with XP Rev 2 02 2 24 2004 Page 5 Installing the software Figure 4 shows the Windows XP Logo testing warning This indicates only that Windows has not certified the Freedom USB Rest assured that Quatech s drivers work properly with Windows XP Quatech Freedom USB Adapter User s Manual Figure 4 Win XP software logo warning Hardware Installation The software you are installing
41. he RS 422 485 DB 9 connector for Freedom USB 200 300s Running Hyperterminal _Step Q Step1 Q Step 2 a Step 3 Q Step 4 a Stepd a Step 6 Procedure Launch HyperTerminal Create a new session Select the COM associated with port 1 from the drop down list With the session open type any text Close the session Repeat steps 2 through 5 for each serial port Rev 2 02 2 24 2004 0000 Description Install wire jumpers to connect the following signals AuxOut pin 1 to Auxln pin 5 TxD pin 2 to RxD pin 4 TxD pin 7 to RxD pin 8 AuxOut pin 6 to Auxln pin 9 In Windows select Programs Accessories Communications HyperTerminal When prompted give the session any name you wish You are now set up to test the first serial port Note Leave all settings at default If the text you type is echoed on the screen the port is functioning properly If the text you type is echoed on the screen the port is functioning properly Page 33 Using configuration utilities Using Device Manager Quatech Freedom USB 1 2 300 User s Manual This section explains how to use Device Manager to view the properties of the serial ports enumerated by the Freedom USB Accessing Device Manager Win XP and 2000 Step Procedure Q Step1 Select Start Control Panel Q Step2 Double click the System icon Q Step3 Click the Hardware tab and then press the Device Mana
42. ing from Windows 2000 2 0 2 cee n enn n nnn n ene e nnn n nen n en ne nnn en nen nennee 17 Installing under Windows NT 2 2 2 nee nen n nen nn een en ene n nen n een n nnn e nnn ennennneenennnee 17 Installing under Windows Me 2 2 0222 ne enon ene nnn n een n ene n ene n een nn een e nen ee ne nenee 18 Uninstalling from Windows Me 4 21 Installing under Windows 98 98SE 2 2 2222 n cone nen e nnn eee ene n een ene nen e ne ne nee 22 Uninstalling from Windows 98 98SE 22 002 en ene e nen n nee n ene n een n ene n nn ee nen enennee 28 Making external connections 2 2n nen en enn n nnn n ene n ene n ee nen nen ene n nen nn en neneneenennnee 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 282 ports nen nn nen nn enn n ene e nen n eee n ene n enn n een en enn n
43. les prompt displays Figure 18 Win 2000 Locate driver files prompt Found New Hardware Wizard Figure 18 illustrates the Win 2000 Locate driver files prompt Locate Driver Files ass SS Where do you want Windows to search for driver files Search for driver files for the following hardware device a USB Serial Port The wizard searches for suitable drivers in its driver database on your computer and in any of the following optional search locations that you specify To start the search click Next If you are searching on a floppy disk or CD ROM drive insert the floppy disk or CD before clicking Next Optional search locations J Floppy disk drives CD ROM drives I Specify a location F Microsott Windows Update lt Back Cancel Ste Procedure Description Q Step19 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 Windows 95 98 Me 2000 XP for USB Enhanced Replace E with your CD ROM drive designation Q Step 20 Click the Next button Windows searches for drivers for the serial USB adapter The Finished searching for driver files prompt displays Rev 2 02 2 24 2004 Page 15 Installing the software Quatech Freedom USB Adapter User s Manual Figure 19 Win 2000 Finished searching for driver files prompt 7 3 Found New Hard Wizard
44. ling the software for Eval QSU 100 USB to Serial Converter Click Finish to close the wizard Back Cancel Ste Procedure Description Q Step 11 Press the Finish button to continue The USB adapter installation is complete Next the Wizard installs the serial USB port s The Install software for USB serial port prompt displays Figure 7 Win XP Install software for USB serial port prompt Figure 7 indicates that the PAYTON Sm srlaiel em threes wizard is ready to install the USB ports Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for USB Serial Port 9 If your hardware came with an installation CD lt gt or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Install the software automatically Recommended Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue Rev 2 02 2 24 2004 Page 7 Installing the software Quatech Freedom USB Adapter User s Manual Step Procedure Description Q Step 12 Make sure that the Quatech CD isin your This is the CD that shipped with your CD ROM drive Freedom USB adapter Q Step 13 Select the Install the software The Wizard should go automatically to automatically Recommended option the USB driver location If necessary you can browse to the correct location The complete path is E Serial Port Adapters Drivers Windows 95 98 Me 2000 XP for USB Enhanced Replace
45. mmunication Equipment DCE Figure 38 Use of DTEs and DCEs in a communication link Terminal Modem pre RS 232 DCE Telephone Terminal Modem we DTE RS 232C DCE Freedom USB 100 adapters are DTE devices that conect to peripheral equipment through a male DB 9 connector The following table lists the serial port connector definitions Table 3 RS 232 DB 9 signal definitions DTE connection DB 9 RS 232 signal description Data Carrier Detect DCD Receive Data RxD Transmit Data TxD Data Terminal Ready DTR Signal Ground Data Set Ready DSR Request To Send RTS Clear To Send CTS Ring Indicate RI O MINI DI ol P wlywmplr DTE and DCE type devices have complementary pinouts that allow terminals and modems to connect directly using a one to one cable as shown in Figure 39 Page 29 Making external connections Figure 39 illustrates the RS 282C pinouts for typical DTE to DCE and DTE to DTE null modem cables with 25 pin connectors Quatech Freedom USB Adapter User s Manual See Figure 39 on the following page for a typical null modem cable Figure 39 Cabling requirements for RS 232C devices 3 RxD TxD 3 3 RxD RxD 3 2 TxD RxD 2 2 TxD TxD 2 4 RTS CTS 4 4 RTS P RTS 4 5 CTS RTS 5 5 CTS CTS 5 20 DTR _
46. mpt sys Provider Quatech Incorporated File version 5 10 Copyright Copyright 2001 2003 Quatech Incorporated Digital Signer Not digitally signed Description _ Step Procedure Q Step 15 The Driver File Details dialog box displays the following information gt Provider Quatech is the provider gt File version This is the version of the installed gt Copyright software gt Digital Signer Win XP only Indicates whether Microsoft has approved this version Click OK to return to the Driver tab Q Step 16 Click Cancel to close the Freedom USB port property box Win 98 98SE and Me Device Manager provides two Freedom USB property dialog boxes gt Ports COM amp LPT device group property box gt Multi port serial adapters device group property box Use the Ports COM amp 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 serial ports Use the Multi port serial adapters device group property box to view device usage and driver information for the Freedom USB Step Procedure Description Q Step1 With Device Manager open expand the The ports associated with the Freedom Ports COM amp LPT device group USB should appear in the list of ports Q Step2 Double click the desired port The USB Serial Port Properties dialog Rev 2 02 2 24 2004 box opens and displays the Ge
47. n ne ne nenne na nennee 32 Testing RS 422 485 ports 33 Running Hyperterminal 7 4 7 11 4 33 Using Device Manager 34 Accessing Device Manager 7 47 77 7 7 7 177 7 7 34 Win XP and 2000 7 1 7 7 1 34 Win 98 98SE and Me 34 Exploring Device Manager screens 2 22 2c rence rnc nnn ener een enc cece nce ee nc nc eee 34 Win XP and 2000 4 44 nen nnn nena nnn n ene en enn nee nees 34 Win 98 98SE and Me 2 2222s eee nc nec n cece ccc nnn cence ence ences 39 Setting advanced Options n nnn e nnn e nnn nnn n nnn n enn n ene n nnn een n nn ee nn nen ne nnennennns 44 Data Rate Multiplier 7 44 Connector Signal Selection DSU QSU ESU HSU 200 300 only 44 Duplex Mode DSU QSU ESU HSU 200 300 only
48. neral misuse voids all warranty rights No representation is made regarding the suitability of this product for any particular purpose Please complete the following information and retain for your records DATE OF PURCHASE MODEL NUMBER SSU DSU QSU ESU HSU 100 200 300 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Serial USB Adapter SERIAL NUMBER All products returned to Quatech for either 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 packaging and in any correspondence to ensure proper routing and prompt attention To obtain an RMA number contact Quatech Technical Support Department at 1 800 553 1170 or 830 655 9000 In order to prevent damage to returned merchandise during shipment please package electronic components in anti static shock proof materials For warranty repair returns please have the following information available when contacting the Technical Support department 1 Model number and serial number of the product under warranty 2 Repair instructions and or specific description of the problem For non warranty repairs or upgrades contact the Technical Support department for current repair charges and please have the following information available 1 Purchase order number to cover the cost of the service 2 Model number and serial number of the product 3 Repair or upgrade instructio
49. neral tab Page 39 Using configuration utilities Figure 51 illustrates the Win 98 98SE Me General tab which tells you whether the Freedom USB is working properly and allows you to determine the device usage gt Disable in this hardware profile gt Exists in all hardware profiles Quatech Freedom USB 1 2 300 User s Manual Figure 51 Win 98 98SE Me USB serial port properties General tab USB Serial Port Properties 24 xi General USB Serial Port Settings Driver F Communications Port COM3 ie Device type Ports COM amp LPT Manufacturer Quatech Incorporated Hardware version Not available Device status This device is working properly Device usage Step Procedure Description Q Step3 Figure 52 illustrates the In Win 98 98SE Me USB Serial Port Settings tab which lets you view and set default values for the following serial port settings gt Bits per second gt Data bits gt Parity gt Stop bits gt Flow control Page 40 Click the USB Serial Port Settings tab to view the port setting properties The USB Serial Port Settings properties dialog box displays Figure 52 Win 98 98SE Me USB serial port properties USB Serial Port Settings tab USB Serial Port Properties 21x General USB Serial Port Settings Driver Bits per second JEA Data bits fa x Parity Nme iY Stop bits hooo STC ri Flow control fxon xoff Advanced Re
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51. ol Panel select System Hardware Select the Hardware wizard and click Next 2 Choose Uninstall Unplug a device Click Next 3 Choose Uninstall a device Click Next 4 Scroll down to Quatech Freedom USB Serial 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 Note Windows NT supports up to 256 serial ports Note NT Installation CDs are free but need to be specifically ordered Rev 2 02 2 24 2004 You must install the Windows NT device driver by running the SETUP program a command line based configuration utility for adding USB bus and ISA bus serial ports Be sure to request an installation CD when you order your Freedom USB The CD is free but it is not shipped automatically You can also use an on line form to request the drivers at www Quatech com usbnt htm You will need to provide your model and serial number on the form See your Quatech sales representative for further information Page 17 Installing the software Quatech Freedom USB Adapter User s Manual Installing under Windows Me Follow these steps to install the Freedom USB under Windows Me Step Procedure Description Q Step1 Turn on the power to your computer This is the system in which the Freedom system USB is to be installed Q Step2 Plug the wide flat end of the USB cable This
52. ort properties USB Serial Port Advanced Options box 41 Figure 54 Win 98 98SE Me RS 422 485 advanced options dialog WindOW c ccccccssseeeeesteeeeeeaaes 41 Figure 55 Win 98 98SE Me USB serial port properties Driver D0X ccccccscceeesseceeeeseeeeeestaeeeeeeaas 42 Figure 56 Win 98 98SE Me USB Serial port Driver file details DOX cccccccccsssceeeesseeeeessteeeeeeeees 43 Tables Table 1 Device port and connection options ccccecccceceesseceeeeesseeecessaeeeeeeseeecseseeeesesseeecseaeeeeeseaeeeeeaaes 1 Table 2 Product series SUMMARY wss iccdssdexcccodaderccaaagesccdeagesactaagassccdadsscctaagessecnaagandedigdercedaagesecdea dacadiadasanaian 2 Table 3 RS 232 DB 9 signal definitions s ssssssssssseessesessssresssrrssssseretssttssssrestssrtsessrsessrtessssrressrrsesset 29 Table 4 RS 422 485 DB 9 signal definitions ccccccceessssececececsessssececeeececesesenssseseeeceesesenseaeeeeeeseseeas 30 Table 5 RS 422 485 termination JUMperSs ccccccccccecessesssececcceceesessesececececsesessaeseeececsesesssaeseeseeeeeneas 31 Page iii Rev 2 02 2 24 2004 Quatech Freedom USB Adapter User s Manual Introduction Note These products comply fully with USB Specification version 1 1 and are fully supported under Windows 98 ME XP 2000 NT4 Note The 16550 is well suited for applications involving high data rates and for heavy multitasking environments The larger FIFO allows each re
53. rd RS This wizard helps you install a device driver for a hardware device To continue click Next lt Back Cancel Ste Procedure Description Q Step15 Make sure that the Quatech CD is stillin This is the CD that shipped with your your CD ROM drive Freedom USB adapter Q Step 16 Click the Next button to continue The Search for or display device driver prompt displays Figure 17 Win 2000 Search for or display device driver prompt Figure 17 illustrates the Win gut re ree 2000 Search for or display eae Install Hardware Device Drivers i evice driver prompt device driver is a software program that enables a hardware device to work with S an operating system This wizard will complete the installation for this device oy USB Serial Port 4 device driver is a software program that makes a hardware device work Windows needs driver files for your new device To locate driver files and complete the installation click Next What do you want the wizard to do Search for a suitable driver for my device recommended Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that can choose a specific driver lt Back Cancel Page 14 Rev 2 02 2 24 2004 Quatech Freedom USB Adapter User s Manual Installing the software Ste Procedure Description Q Step 17 Select Search for a suitable driver for my device recommended Q Step18 Click the Next button The Locate driver fi
54. rs and expand Highlight your Quatech Freedom USB for example QSU 100 Quad RS 232 Serial Ports Group ID1 Select the Action menu option 7 Select Uninstall from the drop down menu 8 Click OK at the Confirmation screen Note that this also removes all the serial ports associated with your Freedom USB oe ON gt Rev 2 02 2 24 2004 Page 9 Installing the software Quatech Freedom USB Adapter User s Manual Installing under Windows 2000 Follow these steps to install the Freedom USB under Windows 2000 Step Procedure Description Q Step1 Turn on the power to your computer This is the system in which the Freedom system USB is to be installed Q Step2 Plug the wide flat end of the USB cable This is the connector located on the back of into the downstream connector the computer of USB hub Q Step3 Plug the square end of the USB cable into Windows tells you that it has found new the back of the Freedom USB box hardware and launches the Add New Hardware Wizard The Found new hardware prompt displays Figure 10 Win 2000 Found new hardware prompt Figure 10 illustrates the Win get IS ENS ET Toe Trees 2000 Found new hardware prompt The Found New Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard launches es Hardware Wizard automatically when you first SS plug in the Freedom USB serial adapter This wizard helps you install a device driver for a hardware device To continue click Next lt Back Cancel
55. ssages as it installs the rest of the 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 USB software 1 From the Control Panel select System 2 Select the Device Manager tab 3 Scroll down to Multi port serial devices and expand 4 Highlight Quatech Freedom USB for example QSU 100 USB to Serial Converter Click Remove 5 Click OK at the Confirmation screen Note that this also removes all the serial ports associated with your Freedom USB Page 28 Rev 2 02 2 24 2004 Quatech Freedom USB Adapter User s Manual Making external connections Making external connections RS 232 serial connections Figure 38 illustrates role of DTE and DCE devices in a communications link Note A DTE devices is the communication source A DCE device provides a communication channel between two DTE type devices Note In many applications DCEs are unnecessary This allows you to use a null modem cable modem eliminator cable to directly connect two DTE type devices Rev 2 02 2 24 2004 The Freedom USB 100 RS 232 adapters all come with standard male DB 9 connectors The figure below shows the pin designations Figure 37 RS 232 DB 9 pin designations OOOO 0000 RS 232 C devices are classified by their function as either Data Terminal Equipment DTE or Data Co
56. ssive interrupts by buffering received and transmitted data This configuration allows each channel either two or four to obtain data rates up to 460 8 kbps The adapters are USB bus powered therefore no external power supply is required The Freedom USB products are Plug and Play devices and require no hardware configuration Your computer s BIOS or operating system automatically configures the ports when you install the device Page 1 Introduction System requirements Note The 16 port units HSU 100 200 300 require two USB ports All the other units use only one USB port Features Quatech Freedom USB Adapter User s Manual Quatech s serial USB adapters require the Windows 98 Me XP 2000 NT4 operating system and an IBM or IBM compatible PC with a standard USB port or an add in USB host adapter Contact our sales department for details on current software offerings Most device drivers are available for download from the Quatech World Wide Web site at http www quatech com Quatech offers an IND option or surge suppression board upgrade to provide improved performance and industrial grade reliability IND option surge suppression upgrade Table 2 differentiates between the Freedom USB 1 2 800 part numbers with and without the IND option Page 2 The IND option provides essential protection for reliable use in an industrial environment Each communication line has a surge suppressor capable of sustaining
57. store Defaults Rev 2 02 2 24 2004 Quatech Freedom USB Adapter User s Manual Using configuration utilities Step Procedure Description Q Step4 The USB Serial Port Settings tab allows you to set default values for the following gt Bits per second gt Data bits gt Parity gt Stop bits gt Flow control Click the Advanced button to open the Advanced Options dialog box Q Step 5 The Port Settings window can set defaults for the selected port See the Setting advanced options section on page 44 for details 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 Port Advanced Options box Figure 53 illustrates the USB Serial Ports Advanced Options Ed Win 98 98SE Me RS 232 USB Serial Ports Advanced Options box which lets you set the data rate multiplier biker data rate 3 Be x1 mode C Force X2 mode C Fo p Data Rate Multiplier ae re X4 mode 460 800 bps This setting applies to all four serial ports All programs using these serial ports must be closed before any changes made in this dialog will take effect Figure 54 illustrates the Win 98 98SE Me RS 422 485 USB Serial Ports Advanced Options box which lets you set the connector signal selection the duplex mode and the data rate multiplier Rev 2 02 2 24
58. store Defaults Step Procedure Description Q Step9 This Port Settings tab allows you to set The Port Settings window can set default values for the following defaults for the selected port gt Bits per second See the Setting advanced options section gt Data bits on page 44 section for details gt Parity gt Stop bits Flow control WV Q Step 10 Press the Advanced button The Advanced Options dialog box opens Figure 48 Win XP 2000 USB serial port Advanced settings box Advanced Settings for COM9 24 x COM Port Number OK Cancel HEE Defaults Step Procedure Description Q Step 11 Use the drop down box to select the port whose settings you wish to change Click Cancel to return to the Port Settings tab Rev 2 02 2 24 2004 Page 37 Using configuration utilities Quatech Freedom USB 1 2 300 User s Manual Step Procedure Description Q Step 12 Click the Driver tab to view the driver The USB Serial Driver properties dialog information and update the driver box displays Figure 49 Win XP 2000 USB serial port properties Driver box Figure 49 illustrates the USB Serial Port COM3 Properties 2 Win XP 2000 USB Serial Ports Driver box which lets L General Port Settings Driver you view the driver details 3 USB Serial Port COM3 and update roll back XP only and uninstall the driver Driver Provider Quatech Incorporated Driver Date 3 11 2003 Driver Version 5 0 0 0 Digit
59. ta TxD 2 Signal Ground 3 Receive Data RxD 4 Auxiliary Input AuxIn 5 Auxiliary Output AuxOut 6 Transmit Data TxD 7 Receive Data RxD 8 Rev 2 02 2 24 2004 Quatech Freedom USB Adapter User s Manual Making external connections All ports DB 9 Auxiliary Input AuxIn 9 RS 422 485 signal description Configuring termination resistors Note To access the USB adapter directly remove the four screws on the bottom of the box and open the top cover Rev 2 02 2 24 2004 Factory installed resistors allow for Freedom USB 200 300 signal line termination in compliance with RS 422 and RS 485 standards You can select or remove the desired termination by configuring the associated jumper for each port The following Figure shows the factory default configuration no termination Figure 41 RS 422 485 jumper settings J3 J2 2 oR 4 2 oW 4 1 OW 3 1 OWM 3 Factory Default pins 3 amp 4 no termination Jumpers J2 through J5 DSU or J2 through J9 QSU ESU HSU allow the following selections gt RS 422 100 ohm termination gt RS 485 120 ohm termination gt 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 termination via the connecting cable is not feasible configure the jumpers for the desired termination
60. tion RTS loopback ta CTS RCLK loopback to XCLK AUXIN loopback to AUXOUT C Modem Control RTS to AUXOUT CTS from AUXIN RCLK loopback ta XCLK Clocks XCLK to AUXOUT RCLK from AUXIN RTS loopback to CTS These settings apply to both serial ports All programs using these serial ports must be closed before any changes made in this dialog will take effect Figure 45 Win XP 2000 RS 422 485 advanced options dialog window m Duplex Mode Full Duplex C Half Duplex using RTS C Half Duplex using DTR fo Beli Buplex Automatic direanermniter conta Data Rate Multiplier Maximum data rate 460 800 bps Auto recommended C Force X1 mode C Force X2 mode C Force x4 mode The Advanced Options dialog box displays Cancel Defaults Page 35 Using configuration utilities Figure 46 illustrates the Win XP 2000 USB Serial Ports Advanced Options box which lets you set the data rate multiplier Quatech Freedom USB 1 2 300 User s Manual Figure 46 Win XP 2000 RS 232 Advanced Options dialog window m Data Rate Multiplier Maximum data rate bps Auto recommended Force X1 mode Force X2 mode Force X4 mode QSU 100 Quad RS 232 Serial Ports Group ID 2 Properties General USB Serial Ports Advanced Options Driver 460 800 Restore Defaults The settings on this page apply to all four serial ports All programs using these serial ports must b
61. to Serial Converter If you want to search for Microsoft digitally signed software visit the Windows Update Web site at http windowsupdate microsoft com to see if one is available Do you want to continue the installation Yes No More Info Step Procedure Description Q Step 12 Click the Yes button Q Step 13 The Wizard proceeds with the The Please wait while the Wizard installation Figure 15 is the Win 2000 Finished installing prompt It indicates that the serial USB adapter has been successfully installed installs the software screen displays followed by the Finished installing prompt Figure 15 Win 2000 Finished installing prompt Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard LY QSU 100 USB to Serial Converter Windows has finished installing the software for this device To close this wizard click Finish Step Procedure Description Q Step 14 Press the Finish button to continue Rev 2 02 2 24 2004 The USB adapter installation is complete Next the Wizard installs the USB port s The Install software for USB serial port prompt displays Page 13 Installing the software Quatech Freedom USB Adapter User s Manual Figure 16 Win 2000 Install software for USB serial port prompt Figure 16 indicates that the WADGE Troe res wizard has detected and is ready to install the USB ports 7x Welcome to the Found New gt nll Hardware Wiza
62. ub connector and see if it operates properly Page 47 Appendix A Appendix A Specifications Bus interface Data rates Ports UARTs Transceivers SP211HB or equivalent SSU 100 DSU 100 QSU 100 ESU 100 HSU 100 Transceivers MAX491 or equivalent DSU 200 300 QSU 200 300 ESU 200 300 HSU 200 300 Page 48 Quatech Freedom USB Adapter User s Manual USB Specification 1 1 Number of 1 2 3 port 8 16 port simultaneously adapters adapters operating ports 232 and 422 232 and 422 1 2 230k bps 230k bps 3 4 115k bps 115k bps 5 N A 57 115k bps 460 8k bps possible for any one port under certain conditions Actual baud rates depend on the following gt Hardware flow control gt Horsepower of the host computer gt Quality of and length of cables gt Continuous or bursty data SSU 100 1 DSU 100 2 QSU 100 4 ESU 100 8 HSU 100 16 DSU 200 300 2 QSU 200 300 4 ESU 200 300 8 HSU 200 300 16 One 16650 UART with 16 byte FIFO per port RS 232 Output Voltage Swing 5V min 7V typical RS 232 Input Voltage Range 15V min 15V max Input Threshold Low 0 8V min 1 2V typical Input Threshold High 2 4V max 1 7V typical Differential Driver Output 500 Load 2V min Differential Driver Output 270 Load 1 5V min 5V max High Input 2V min Low Input 0 8V max Driver Rise or Fall Time 5ns min 15 ns typ 25ns max Driver Input to Output Delay 10 ns min 30 ns typ
63. up to 40 A 20 s peak transient surges a clamping voltage of 30 V 15 1 V for 200 300 units and a peak energy dissipation of 0 1 Joules Table 2 Product series summary Part number IND option Part number sane SSU 100 no DSU 100 no DSU 200 300 no DSU 100IND yes DSU 200 300IND yes QSU 100 no QSU 200 300 no QSU 100IND yes QSU 200 300 IND yes ESU 100 no ESU 200 300 no ESU 100IND yes ESU 200 300 IND yes HSU 100 no HSU 200 300 no HSU 100IND yes HSU 200 300 IND yes Rev 2 02 2 24 2004 Quatech Freedom USB Adapter User s Manual Installing the software Installing the Freedom USB Note The installation process takes place in two stages the serial adapter board and then the serial ports Caution Be sure to allow the installation process to finish without interruption If you stop the process before the adapter board s and all of the serial ports are installed you will corrupt the installation This section explains how to install the Freedom USB under different operating systems Please locate and follow the procedure for your computer s operating system Windows maintains a registry of all known hardware installed in your computer in which it keeps track of all of your system resources such as I O locations IRQ levels and DMA channels The Add New Hardware Wizard utility helps you to add new hardware and updates this registry The Freedom USB includes an INF configuration file to allow easy configuration in
64. y to install the best driver prompt ccccccccessssceccsesseceesesseeeeesseeeeseesas 24 Figure 31 Win 98 98SE Finished installing software Prompt ccccccccccccecessssscesececeeeeeserseeseeeeeceees 25 Figure 32 Win 98 98SE Searches for new drivers PrOMPt cccsessecccececeeceessnsececececeesessnseseeeeeceeeeeees 25 Figure 33 Win 98 98SE Search or display Prompt cccccccccccccessssesseceecceccecsessssesecececeesensnseaeeeeeceeesene 26 Figure 34 Win 98 98SE Search for new drivers prompt cccecessessecececececsessnsececeeeceesessnseaaeeeeeeeceeees 26 Figure 35 Win 98 98SE Ready to install prompt ccccccccccccececeesessececeeececsenssseaeceeeceeeeesensaseeeeeeeeeeas 27 Figure 36 Win 98 98SE Finished installing prompt c0cccccccecssssssecececeececeesensececeeeceesessnseseeeeeeeeeensas 28 Figure 37 RS 232 DB 9 pin designations cccccecsssccceessececeesseeecsessaeeecsesaececessaeceesesseeeesesaeeeenesaeeeneaaes 29 Figure 38 Use of DTEs and DCEs in a communication link 000 00 ccceeessceceessececeesseceeeessaeeeessaeeeeeeaas 29 Figure 39 Cabling requirements for RS 232C devices ccccsccccesssececeessececsssseeeceseaeeecseaeeeesesseeeeeeaaes 30 Figure 40 RS 422 485 DB 9 pin designations ccccccccsscccesssececcsensececsssaeeeeeesaeeecsesaeeecesesaeeeeseaeeeesaaes 30 Figure 41 RS 422 485 jumper Settings ccccccccccsssecccsssssececsesseeeceesseeecssseeecseaaee

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