StarTech.com ICUSB232C2 User Manual
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ICUSB232C2
2 Port USB to RS232 Serial DB9 Adapter Cable
*actual product may vary from photos
FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is
connected.
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Table of Contents
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................1
Features ...........................................................................................................................................................1
System requirements ..............................................................................................................................1
Package contents ......................................................................................................................................1
Installation............................................................................................................................................................2
Windows .........................................................................................................................................................2
Mac OS .............................................................................................................................................................2
Verify installation ..............................................................................................................................................2
Windows .........................................................................................................................................................2
Mac OS .............................................................................................................................................................2
Connect peripheral devices ...............................................................................................................3
DB9 pin assignments ....................................................................................................................................3
Technical Support ...........................................................................................................................................4
Warranty Information ....................................................................................................................................4
Instruction Manual 1
Introduction
You can use the ICUSB232C2 2 port USB to DB9 RS232 Serial Adapter Cable to simultaneously
connect two DB9 RS232 serial devices to your Mac or PC laptop or desktop computer through
a USB port. The ICUSB232C2 is a cost-eective solution that bridges the compatibility gap
between modern computers and legacy serial peripherals.
Features
• Full compliance with USB specication v1.1
• Over 230 Kbps data communication
• Provides a 96 byte buer for each of the transmit and receive streams
• Supports remote wake up and power management
• Works with cellular phones, PDAs, digital cameras, modems, and ISDN terminal adapters
• No IRQ required
System requirements
• Any of the following operating systems:
• Windows® CE, 4.2, 5.2, 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10
• Windows Server® 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2016
• Mac OS® 10.6 to 10.12
• Linux 2.4.x to 4.4.x LTS versions only
• Available USB port on your computer
Package contents
• 1 x USB Serial Adapter
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Installation
Windows
1. In a web browser, navigate to www.StarTech.com/ICUSB232C2.
2. Click the Support tab.
3. Under Driver(s), download the Prolic_PL2303.zip le.
4. When the le is downloaded, right-click the le and extract the contents.
5. Browse to the Windows folder and run the PL2303_Prolic_DriverInstaller application, and
follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
6. Connect the USB Serial Adapter to an available USB port on your laptop or computer.
Mac OS
1. In a web browser, navigate to www.StarTech.com/ICUSB232C2.
2. Click the Support tab.
3. Under Driver(s), download the Prolic_PL2303.zip le.
4. When the le is downloaded, right-click the le and extract the contents.
5. Browse to the Mac folder, and select the appropriate folder for the version of OS that you’re
running.
6. Run the PL2303_x.dmg application, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the
installation.
7. Connect the USB Serial Adapter to an available USB port.
Verify installation
Windows
1. Navigate to Device Manager.
2. Expand the Universal Serial Bus Controller section.
3. Conrm that an entry for USB to Serial Adapter appears in the list without any exclamation
points or question marks next to it.
Mac OS
1. Navigate to System Proler.
2. Expand the Hardware section, and click USB.
3. Conrm that USB to Serial Adapter appears in the list.
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Connect peripheral devices
1. Make sure that your computer is turned and the USB Serial Adapter is plugged into the USB
port on your computer.
2. Connect a peripheral device to the USB Serial Adapter and turn on the peripheral device.
3. If you’re connecting the peripheral device for the rst time, follow the on-screen instructions
to complete the installation.
Note: If you’re running Windows 2000 and you connect a modem to the USB Serial Adapter, you
need to specify that it’s a standard modem.
DB9 pin assignments
Pin Assignment
1 CD
2 RXD
3 TXD
4DTR
5 GND
6 DSR
7RTS
8CTS
9 RI
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Technical Support
StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to provide
industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit www.startech.
com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools, documentation,
and downloads.
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a two-year warranty.
In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for
the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase. During this period, the products may
be returned for repair, or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty
covers parts and labor costs only. StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or
damages arising from misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.
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incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots, loss of business, or any pecuniary loss,
arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the actual price paid for the product.
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