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Operating instructions
USB RS232 Converter
Item no. 1693713
Intended use
This product is intended to be used to connect a device with an RS232 interface to a USB port
on a PC.
For safety and compliance reasons, the product must not be converted or modified in any way.
If you use the product for other purposes than those described above, the product may be da-
maged. Furthermore, an improper use involves risks such as short-circuits, fire, electric shocks,
etc. Please read the operating instructions carefully and do not discard them. Please include
these operating instructions when you pass the product on to a third party.
This product complies with the applicable national and European regulations. All names of
companies and products are the trademarks of the respective owners. All rights reserved.
Package contents
• USB RS232 converter
• CD with driver
• Operating instructions
Up-to-date operating instructions
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Explanation of symbols
An exclamation mark in a triangle indicates important instructions in this operating
manual which must be adhered to.
The arrow symbol indicates specific tips and advice on operation.
Safety instructions
Please read the operating instructions carefully and pay particular attention
to the safety instructions. We do not assume liability for any injuries/mate-
rial damages resulting from failure to observe the safety instructions and the
information in these operating instructions regarding the proper use of the
product. Furthermore, in such cases, the warranty/guarantee will be null and
void.
• The product is not a toy. Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
• Do not carelessly cast aside the packaging material. It may become a dangerous
plaything for children.
• Protect the product from extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, strong vibrations
and combustible gases, vapours and solvents.
• Never expose the product to mechanical stress. Please handle the product with
care. The product can be damaged if crushed, struck or dropped, even from a
low height.
• If safe operation is no longer possible, take the device out of service and secure
it against unintended use. Safe operation is no longer possible, if the product:
- shows visible damage,
- no longer functions properly,
- has been stored under adverse ambient conditions for an extended period of
time or
- has been exposed to considerable strain during transport.
• Also observe the safety and operating instructions of any other devices that are
connected to this product.
• If you have doubts about how the product should be operated or how to safely
connect it, consult a qualified technician.
• Maintenance, adjustment and repair work should only be carried out by an expert
or a specialised workshop.
• If you have any questions that are not answered in these operating instructions,
please contact our technical customer service or other professionals.
Driver installation
• Place the supplied installation CD in an appropriate drive on your PC.
• Start the setup program on the CD (e.g., „CDMxxxxx_Setup.exe", where xxxxx stands for the
version number) and follow all instructions of the setup program or Windows.
Connection
• Connect the USB plug of the USB RS232 converter to a USB port of your computer.
• Windows recognises the new hardware and completes the driver installation.
• After the installation has been completed, it may be necessary to restart the operating system
before the product will work properly.
• The 9-pin SubD plug of the adapter can now be connected to a corresponding RS232 port
on a device.
• Windows allocates the COM name (e.g., COM3) automatically (see Control Panel/Device
Manager in Windows). This COM name must be selected in the application software, with
which the USB RS232 cable is to send/receive data.
LED functions
LED Colour Status Function
Power White Flashes Normal operation; power supply present
TXD Green Blinks Data are transferred via RS232
RXD Orange Blinks Data are received via RS232
Care and cleaning
• Disconnect the product from the mains supply before each cleaning procedure.
• Use a dry, lint-free cloth to clean the product.
• Never use abrasive cleaning agents, rubbing alcohol or other chemical solutions, since these
could damage the casing or even impair operation.
Disposal
Electronic devices are recyclable and do not belong in the household waste. Dispo-
se of an unserviceable product in accordance with the relevant statutory regulations.
You thereby fulfil your statutory obligations and contribute to the protection of the
environment.
Technical data
Operating voltage ......................... 5 V/DC
Current consumption .................... <100 mA
USB side:
Connection Type A USB (USB2.0, USB1.1 compatible)
Max. speed 480Mbps
Protection IEC 61000-4-2 (ESD), IEC 61000-4-4 (EFT), IEC 61000-4-5
(Surge)
RS232 side:
Connection DE9 Male
Signals TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, RI, GND
Max. speed 921.6Kbps
Data bits 7, 8
Stop bits 1, 2
Parity bits None, Even, Odd,
Space (always 0), Mark (always 1)
Data control RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF
FIFO 245
Protection 15kV (HBM) ESD protection
Ambient conditions ....................... Temperature -40 °C to +85 °C,
air humidity 5% to 95% relative, noncondensing
Dimensions (W x H x L) ................ 35 x 17 x 42.6 mm
Cable length ................................. 780 mm
Weight .......................................... 34 g +/- 1 g