Keyspan serial port. For specific instructions on how to operate your serial device, refer to that device’s user manual. 1. To configure your serial device for use with the USA-49WG, you must connect it to an available DB9 port on the unit via a serial cable appropriate for your device.
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COM port that has been assigned to it. For Mac, locate the USA-49WG port that your device is connected to. The port number will be the last number in the port name (See page 6 in Keyspan Serial Assistant section for details).
49WG-1. The -1 at the end of the model name is to signify that this is the latest hardware version of the USA-49WG adapter. Towards the left of the USA-49WG-1 will be a +/- icon in the Windows assistant, and an arrow icon in the Mac assistant. Click on this icon to expand or collapse the list of serial ports.
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Keyspan Serial Assistant Windows Keyspan Serial Assistant Mac Keyspan Serial Assistant 14-07-250-93339A.indd 6 8/6/2014 10:11:48 AM...
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Keyspan Serial Assistant Windows Keyspan Serial Assistant The following is a description of all the relevant text boxes and menus found in the Keyspan Serial Assistant. You can also obtain this information by turning on the Enable Tool Tips check box in the Help tab in the Assistant window.
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If you have multiple adapters connected to your computer, use the Adapter pull down menu to select which USA-49WG you would like to configure. If you only have one Keyspan USB 4-Port Serial Adapter, you will not need to change the selection.
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Keyspan Serial Assistant There are 2 types of tests: • TX Only: Use this test to test only the transmit (Tx) signals of the Keyspan adapter. • Ext. LoopBack: Use this test for sending and receiving data. This test sends data out the selected serial port and waits to receive it via a special Loopback connector.
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Keyspan Serial Assistant The Receive FIFO Buffer Size pull down menu allows you to configure the number of characters that are stored in the card’s “First In First Out” input buffer (“FIFO”) before they are made available to the computer. The default value of this parameter is “16”.
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Keyspan Serial Assistant Port Mapping Tab The Port Mapping tab in the Keyspan Serial Assistant allows you to change how COM port numbers are assigned to your Keyspan adapter. The following section explains the items in this tab. Important!!! Please make sure you read this entire section.
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Keyspan Serial Assistant The COM Port List box shows any connected Keyspan USB 4-Port Serial Adapter, its COM port numbers and COM port statuses. You can also see any other COM ports that have been assigned or reserved on your computer if you enable or check the Show All COM Assignments check box.
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The Diagnostics tab in the Keyspan Serial Assistant reports diagnostic information about your Keyspan adapter’s software and hardware. This information is useful if you are trying to solve problems with Tripp Lite’s technical support staff. The following section explains the items in this tab.
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Keyspan Serial Assistant The Adapter Status/Error Log box displays the status of your Keyspan adapter hardware and software. It detects if the Keyspan driver is installed and whether or not a Keyspan adapter is connected. The Clear Log Window button clears the Adapter Status/Error Log box. Enable or check the Log Debug Events check box to display all of the Keyspan adapter’s debug events as well as the driver events.
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Keyspan Serial Assistant Help Tab The Help tab in the Keyspan Serial Assistant displays the version numbers of the different components in your Keyspan USB Serial Adapter installation. You can also enable Tool Tips (on screen help). 14-07-250-93339A.indd 15 8/6/2014 10:11:49 AM...
If you are having problems with your Keyspan Serial to USB Adapter Hub, please read the following instructions to assist you in troubleshooting. • Launch the Keyspan Serial Assistant to confirm that your USA-49WG is in the list of available adapters.
Serial Ports Pinout Name Signal Designation Data Carrier Detect (Input) Received Data (Input) Transmitted Data (Output) Data Terminal Ready (Output) Ground Data Set Ready (Input) Request To Send (Output) Clear To Send (Input) Ring Indicator (Input) In order to ensure compliance with emission specifications, cables should be shielded using braided shields and metal hoods with complete 100% contact between the shields and hoods.
LED Behavior The USA-49WG comes equipped with LEDs that report the status of the Keyspan adapter USB hardware and serial port. Color State Status The Keyspan adapter is not connected or not receiving power from your computer. The Keyspan adapter is connected and is receiving power from your computer.
(with all shipping or delivery charges prepaid) to: Tripp Lite, 1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA. Seller will pay return shipping charges. Visit www.tripplite.com/support before sending any equipment back for repair.
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• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Tripp Lite could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. WEEE Compliance Information for Tripp Lite Customers and Recyclers (European Union)