Product ID: EC1S232U2
In stock: CA: 3 | US: 85
The EC1S232U2 ExpressCard RS232 Serial Adapter Card (USB-based) (16950 UART) adds an RS232 (DB9) serial port to your ExpressCard-equipped laptop, enabling you to connect an RS232 serial peripheral device such as a plotter, digital signage device, receipt printer or bar code scanner through an available ExpressCard slot.
This USB-based ExpressCard supports RS232 serial data transfer rates up to 460 Kbps and eliminates the need to upgrade serial peripherals to more modern interfaces (e.g. USB, etc.) for the sake of host compatibility, saving both expense and hassle.
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Warranty Information | Warranty | Lifetime |
---|---|---|
Connector(s) | 1 - Connector Type(s) | ExpressCard (34mm) |
1 - External Ports | DB-9 (9 pin, D-Sub) | |
Environmental | Operating Temperature | -10°C to 80°C (14°F to 176°F) |
Storage Temperature | -20°C to 100°C (-4°F to 212°F) | |
Humidity | 5~85% RH | |
Hardware | Ports | 1 |
Interface | Serial | |
Bus Type | ExpressCard (USB 2.0 Bus) | |
Card Type | 34mm ExpressCard | |
Port Style | Integrated on Card | |
Chipset ID | Prolific - PL2303 | |
Packaging Information | Package Height | 1.3 in [33 mm] |
Package Length | 6.9 in [17.5 cm] | |
Package Width | 5.7 in [14.4 cm] | |
Shipping (Package) Weight | 3.7 oz [106 g] | |
Performance | Serial Protocol | RS-232 |
Max Baud Rate | 460.8 Kbps | |
Data Bits | 5, 6, 7, 8 | |
FIFO | 512 Bytes | |
Parity | Odd, Even, Mark, Space, None | |
Stop Bits | 1, 1.5, 2 | |
Physical Characteristics | Material | Steel |
Product Length | 4.5 in [11.5 cm] | |
Product Width | 1.4 in [35 mm] | |
Product Height | 0.7 in [18 mm] | |
Weight of Product | 1.2 oz [33.6 g] | |
Software | OS Compatibility | Windows® PocketPC 2003 / 2000, Windows Mobile 5/6, CE 4.2/5.2, Embedded System 2009, XP Embedded, POS Ready 2009, 98SE, 2000, ME, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 Windows Server® 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2016, 2019 macOS 10.6 to 10.15, 11.0 Linux 2.4.x to 4.11.x LTS Versions only |
What's in the Box | 1 - Included in Package | 1 Port RS232 ExpressCard |
Driver CD | ||
Instruction Manual |
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Live Chat (opens in new window)Starting in High Sierra 10.13, macOS enforces stricter security policies than previous revisions. As a result of these changes, software packages, like those used in this installation, will need to be allowed within the macOS Security and Privacy settings, immediately after the software has been installed, in order for the device to operate.
To allow the software, follow these steps after you've completed installation on your Mac:
Note: The option to allow the software will be available within the Security & Privacy settings for 30 minutes. If the software is not allowed within that time frame, the software must be reinstalled in order for macOS to grant the opportunity to allow it again.
Prior to installing this device, ensure that your operating system is up to date (for example, you have installed the most recent service pack).
To install the driver:
Note: Windows will typically save the files to the Downloads folder that is associated with your user account (for example, C:\Users\your_name\Downloads).
Note: If the Run as Administrator option is not available, you might be attempting to run the installer from within the zipped file. Extract the files using the instructions in Step 2.
Prior to installing this device, ensure that your operating system is up to date (for example, you have installed the most recent service pack).
To install the driver:
Note: Windows will typically save the files to the Downloads folder that is associated with your user account (for example, C:\Documents and Settings\your_name\My Documents\Downloads).
Older applications that use serial communication often use legacy hardware addresses that do not work with PCI, PCIe, or USB to Serial products. We recommend contacting the software provider/support team to check if this is the case.
When you troubleshoot issues with a serial device, there are some quick tests that you can complete to rule out potential problems. You can test to make sure that the following components are working correctly and are not the source of the issue:
Serial cables
Serial ports
Serial devices
To test your setup components, try the following:
Use the serial cable, serial port, and serial device in another setup to see if the problem is with the components or the setup.
Use a different serial cable, serial port, and serial device in your setup to see if the problem persists. Ideally, you should test a component that you know works in another setup.
When you test your cables, it is recommended that you do the following:
Test each cable individually.
Use short cables when you are testing.
When you test the serial ports and serial device, it is recommended that you do the following:
Press the Windows key + R, type devmgmt.msc, and press Enter to open Device Manager. Check to see if your device is listed under Ports (COM & LPT).
Make sure that the COM port number is the correct number for the serial device and that the software being used to connect the computer to the serial device uses the correct COM port number.
If the device is listed with an error, follow the instructions on the website to reinstall the drivers.
Note: Some serial devices work only if the COM port number is between a certain range. For example, COM1 to COM4.
Perform a serial loopback test. See this FAQ on how to perform a RS-232 serial loopback test: http://www.startech.com/faq/serial_loopback_test_rs232_windows
To check whether or not an RS-232 serial port is working, perform an RS-232 loopback test by doing the following:
Note: To open a telnet session on the COM port, you need a telnet client like PuTTY or Hyper Terminal. Windows XP comes with Hyper Terminal.
If the loopback test fails, make sure that the serial cable or gender changer that you are using works and that the adapter is in the correct port.
You can check multiple ports at the same time by opening multiple sessions, putting the loopback adapter on one port, and trying to type into each session. When you can see what you are typing, you know that the COM port is working and you can see which port number the physical serial port is. Close the window for the port that you just tested to speed up the testing of the remaining serial ports.
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To confirm that the Mac OS detects your expansion card, complete the following:
You may need to refresh the System Information page after you plug in your device. To do so, press Command + R with the System Information page open.
Your expansion card is listed according to the name of the chipset. To determine the name of the chipset of your expansion card, navigate to www.StarTech.com and look on the Technical Specifications tab for your product.
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