Port CardBus (PCMCIA) RS422/485 Serial Laptop Adapter CB1S485 *actual product may vary from photos DE: Bedienungsanleitung - de.startech.com FR: Guide de l'utilisateur - fr.startech.com ES: Guía del usuario - es.startech.com IT: Guida per l'uso - it.startech.com NL: Gebruiksaanwijzing - nl.startech.com PT: Guia do usuário - pt.startech.com For the most up-to-date information, please visit: www.startech.
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.
Table of Contents Introduction.............................................................................................1 Packaging Contents.................................................................................................................................. 1 System Requirements............................................................................................................................... 1 Hardware Guide........................................................................
Introduction Packaging Contents • 1x Serial PCMCIA Card • 1x Breakout Cable • 1x Driver CD • 1x Instruction Manual System Requirements • A host computer with an available CardBus Slot. Please note that CB1S485 can be used on a desktop computer, using a PCMCIA to PCI Adapter Card. • Windows® 7 (32/64bit)/ Vista(32/64)/ XP(32/64), 2000, ME, 98SE, CE 5.0 Windows® Server 2008 R2/ 2003(32/64) Linux Kernel 2.4.x/ 2.6.
Hardware Guide UART Input Clock Speed Selector Switch Name Switch Positions Clock Speed (Up) UART Input Clock Speed = 1.8432MHZ, Maximum baud rate is115.2Kbps (Down) (Default) UART Input Clock Speed = 14.7456MHZ, Maximum baud rate is 926.1Kbps (default).
Terminator Settings Switch Name TXD Jumper Positions Mode and Termination Resistor Setting Up (default) 2-wire RS-485 mode (Note) Down 4-wire RS-422 mode Up Transmitting data will be echoed back Down (default) No echo data Up (default) RTS will be connected to CTS Down RTS and CTS operate normally Up CTS Terminator Disabled Down (default) CTS Terminator Enabled RXD RTS Terminator Enable/ Disable Switches CTS DB9 Connector Pinout 9 Pins 1 6 Instruction Manual 5 9 3 Signal 1 T
Installation WARNING! It is advisable to remove all possible static discharge potential from any objects that the ExpressCard may come in contact with before installation. This can be accomplished by touching a grounded metal object, prior to insertion 1. With the notebook PC powered on and fully booted, insert the PCMCIA Card into an available CardBus slot on the host computer. 2. Connect the 15-pin connector of the cable to your PC card, then connect the DB9 connector to your serial device. 3.
RS-485 2-wire mode To enable CB1S485 to operate in RS-485 2-wire mode: 1. Right-click on My Computer. If you are using Windows 98/ME, select Properties. If you are using Windows 2000/XP, select Manage. 2. Choose Device Manager and double-click on Ports. 3. You will notice the added ports, listed as a PCI Communications Port. Double-click on the COM Port you wish to configure, and select Settings. Windows 2000, XP 1. In the PCI Communications Port Properties window, click on the Settings tab. 2.
2. Right-click on My Computer and select Manage. 3. Choose Device Manager and double-click on Ports. 4. You will notice the added port, listed as a PCI Communications Port. Double-click on the COM Port you wish to configure, select Data rate, click on Detect Crystal Frequency, then OK. Windows 98/ME 1. As mentioned on page 2, move the HSPD switch to the down position. 2. Right-click on My Computer and select Properties. 3. Choose Device Manager and double-click on Ports. 4.
RS-422 (Transmitter buffer is always enabled) 4-wire Twisted Pair Cable NOTE: CB1S485 supports 4-wire RS-422 mode, which requires cross-over twisted pair cable.
Specifications Regulatory Certifications ROHS, FCC, CE Bus Type 32-bit CardBus Type-II Slot Connectors 1x DB9 Male Connector Maximum Data Transfer Rate 921 kbps OS Support Windows® 7 (32/64bit)/ Vista(32/64)/ XP(32/64), 2000, ME, 98SE, CE 5.0 Windows® Server 2008 R2/ 2003(32/64) Linux Kernel 2.4.x/ 2.6.
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