Keyspan:Mini Port Replicator for Mac OS-v2.6 User Manual Table of Contents · · · · · · · Introduction Capabilities Installation Instructions Configuring Your Serial Device Keyspan Serial Assistant Problem Solving Appendices · Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) · Compatibility List for Mac OS · Configuration Examples for Mac OS · Serial Port Pin Outs · LED Behavior · Notices · Keyspan Warranty Information · Support Information This User Manual applies to the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator Software for Mac OS. (rev 02jun20JA) Page 1 Keyspan:Mini Port Replicator for Mac OS-v2.6 User Manual 1.1 - Introduction Looking for a way to connect your serial devices to a USB port on your USB equipped Macintosh computer? The Keyspan Mini Port Replicator is a simple, inexpensive, and reliable way to make this connection. The Adapter plugs into any USB port on your Mac. It provides one DB9 serial port which can be used to connect to your Palm Organizer, PSION, Wacom tablet, and many other serial devices. Up to 8 Keyspan Mini Port Replicators may be installed on one CPU if desired. Requirements The Keyspan Mini Port Replicator Software for Mac OS requires the following: · Macintosh: · At least one available USB port · Mac OS 8.6 - 9.x Contents The Keyspan Mini Port Replicator package (part# UPR-112) includes: · Keyspan Mini Port Replicator (UPSH-112) · Mac and Windows compatible CD with software and user manual Note: This documentation applies to Keyspan's Mini Port Replicator Software for Mac OS 8.6 - 9.x and covers the features and use of this software on that platform. For Mac OS X information and instructions, please read the Keyspan USB Serial Software for Mac OS X User Manual or visit Keyspan's web page This User Manual applies to the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator Software for Mac OS. (rev 02jun20JA) Page 2 Keyspan:Mini Port Replicator for Mac OS-v2.6 User Manual 2.1 - Capabilities The Keyspan Mini Port Replicator is three devices in one. It contains one male DB9 serial port, one female DB25 printer port, and a two port USB hub. Keyspan Mini Port Replicator - Serial Port Keyspan Mini Port Replicator Serial Port Keyspan Mini Port Replicator Port Icon And Name The DB9 serial port on the Mini Port Replicator supports RS-232 asynchronous communications at data rates up to 115.2 Kbps. Please read our Compatibility List for Mac OS for a list of serial devices that have been tested with the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator The male DB9 serial port on the Keyspan Adapter is seen as a serial port by Mac OS. The Keyspan serial port is interfaced via the "CommToolBox" API and is then available to any program that accesses serial ports via this API. For programs that don't use the CommToolBox to access serial ports, the Keyspan adapter can emulate the PRINTER port as found on older Macintosh computers. Note: You can only have one PRINTER port on any given computer. In order for the Keyspan adapter to emulate either of these ports, the PRINTER port must not be 'in use' or registered by other software or hardware. For example, PRINTER port emulation is not available on a Mac that already has a PRINTER port builtin (any pre-USB Mac). MODEM port emulation is not available on any Mac that has an internal modem as internal modem typically emulates the MODEM port (PRINTER port emulation is typicall available on these Macs). Printer Port emulation can turned ON by using the Keyspan Serial Assistant's Advanced Setting's screen. On Mac OS, Port 1 on the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator is named "P#1UPSH112xx". This port is accessible by selecting the "P#1UPSH112xx"" port name or the MPR icon in your serial device's software . This port is published via the CommToolBox and can be accessed by This User Manual applies to the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator Software for Mac OS. (rev 02jun20JA) Page 3 Keyspan:Mini Port Replicator for Mac OS-v2.6 User Manual CommToolBox Savvy software. On Macs that do not have built-in serial ports (ie 'Blue and White' G3s, iMacs, iBooks, G4s, etc...), Port 1 can emulate the PRINTER port (as found on older Macintosh computers) for serial devices that are not CommToolBox Savvy and can't access the "P#1UPSH112xx" port. Printer Port emulation can turned ON by using the Keyspan Serial Assistant's Advanced Setting's screen. Once you've emulated the Printer port, Port 1 will be accessible by selecting the 'PRINTER' port icon or 'Printer Port USB' port name in your serial device's software. Printer port emulation is turned OFF by default. Note: If you install more than one Keyspan Mini Port Replicators on your Mac, Port 1 on subsequent adapters will have different names (please contact Keyspan for details). Keyspan Mini Port Replicator - 2 port USB Hub Keyspan Mini Port Replicator 2 port USB Hub The Keyspan Mini Port Replicator also includes a 2 port USB hub. This hub support USB 1.1 devices and functions as a bus-powered USB hub. Keyspan Mini Port Replicator - Printer Port Keyspan Mini Port Replicator DB25 Printer Port The DB25 printer port on the Mini Port Replicator is seen a 'USB Printer Class Device.' Certain printers (such as Epson) support 'USB Printer Class Devices' so that you can connect a parallel printer to a Mac Please check with Keyspan for details. This User Manual applies to the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator Software for Mac OS. (rev 02jun20JA) Page 4 Keyspan:Mini Port Replicator for Mac OS-v2.6 User Manual 3.1 - Installation Instructions Installing the Mini Port Replicator Software for Mac OS Note: These instructions apply to installing the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator on Mac OS 8.6 through 9.x. If you are installing this software on Mac OS X via CLASSIC, please read the Keyspan USB Serial Software for Mac OS X User Manual or visit Keyspan's web page before proceeding. Step 1 - Insert the Keyspan Serial Adapter CD-ROM Turn your computer ON. When your computer starts up, place the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator CD into the CD-ROM drive. When the CD icon appears on your desktop, double click on this icon to display its contents. Locate the Keyspan Mac OS 8.6 - 9.x folder and then locate the Keyspan Installer for Mac OS. Step 2 - Run the Keyspan USB Serial Software for Mac OS Installer If the Keyspan Adapter is connected to your computer, disconnect it now. Run the Keyspan installer for Mac OS by double clicking the Install Keyspan MPR icon. This will start the installer. Once the installer is running, follow the instructions on screen. The installer will install the following items: · · · · " KeyspanUSBLoader" (in the Extensions folder) "KeyspanUPSH112Drvr" (in the Extensions folder) "Keyspan Serial Assistant" (in the Control Panels folder) "Keyspan Manager" (in the System Folder folder) Step 3 - Software Installation Complete! Now that you have installed the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator software, you are ready to install the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator hardware. Please proceed to the installing the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator Hardware instructions. This User Manual applies to the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator Software for Mac OS. (rev 02jun20JA) Page 5 Keyspan:Mini Port Replicator for Mac OS-v2.6 User Manual Installing the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator Hardware The following hardware installation instructions provide a basic overview on installing the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator in a USB port. For detailed instructions on how to connect USB devices your specific computer, please refer to the USB Device Install section in your computer's user's manual. Step 4 - Connect the USB cable to the Adapter (if necessary) If your Keyspan adapter does not have an attached USB cable, attach the included USB cable into the Keyspan adapter's USB port. Step 5 - Connect the Adapter to your USB port Attach the Adapter to your computer by connecting the Adapter's USB cable into any built-in USB port on your computer or USB Hub. It is not necessary to turn off your computer when attaching the Adapter. Step 6 - Hardware Installation Complete! Your Keyspan Mini Port Replicator is ready for use now that you have installed hardware and software. Please proceed to the Configuring Your Serial Device section in this manual for instructions on what to do next. This User Manual applies to the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator Software for Mac OS. (rev 02jun20JA) Page 6 Keyspan:Mini Port Replicator for Mac OS-v2.6 User Manual 4.1 - Configuring Your Serial Device Prior to using your serial device (modem,UPS, etc.) with the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator, you must: 1. connect your serial device (hardware) to the Keyspan port 2. configure your serial device's software to use the Keyspan port The following instructions provide a general overview of this process however we do provide specific configuration instructions for certain serial devices. For a list of these examples, please read the Configuration Examples for Mac OS Appendix in this manual. Connecting Your Serial Device (Hardware) If your Keyspan adapter is not connected, please do so NOW. Step 1 - Connect Your Serial Device To The Keyspan Adapter Attach your serial device's (ie Palm cradle, GPS, cell phone) serial cable to the serial port on your Keyspan Mini Port Replicator. Step 2 - Determine Which Keyspan Port Your Serial Device Is Connected To If your have a Keyspan product that has more than one serial port, please note which Keyspan serial port your serial device is connected to (the serial port on the Keyspan product, not your USB ports on your computer or USB hub). This information will become useful as we start Configuring Your Serial Device's Software. Configuring Your Serial Device's Software The following configuration instructions provide a basic overview of how to configure your software to use your Keyspan serial port(s). For specific instructions on how to operate your serial device, please refer to your serial device's user's manual for detailed instructions... (continued on next page...) This User Manual applies to the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator Software for Mac OS. (rev 02jun20JA) Page 7 Keyspan:Mini Port Replicator for Mac OS-v2.6 User Manual Step 3 - Check the Keyspan Serial Assistant Now that your serial device is connected to the Keyspan adapter, you should check to see if the Keyspan serial port is installed correctly. To do this, open the Keyspan Serial Assistant (located in Control Panels). When you open the Keyspan Serial Assistant, you will see the following window: the Keyspan Serial Assistant window If your Keyspan hardware and software are installed correctly, the 'Serial Adapter Status' text box will report 'Driver and UPSH-112 Device found OK' or '...Renumerating...Done'. If you see either of these messages, proceed to Step 4. If you do not receive either of these messages, proceed Problem Solving section in this manual. Step 4 - Determine Where To Select/Configure The Keyspan Serial Port(s) Prior to using your serial device with a Keyspan serial port, you must first tell that serial device's software which serial port your serial device hardware is connected to. (continued on next page...) This User Manual applies to the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator Software for Mac OS. (rev 02jun20JA) Page 8 Keyspan:Mini Port Replicator for Mac OS-v2.6 User Manual For example, if you have a Palm, you will have to tell the Palm Desktop software to look for your Palm handheld (hardware) on a Keyspan serial port. By doing this, you establish communication between your serial device's software (ie the Palm Desktop software) and your serial device hardware (the Palm handheld unit). Most serial devices will have software that will allow you to select which serial port the device is connected to. Depending on your serial device and its software, you may have to configure: a Control Panel (ie modems accessing ISPs), an application (ie UPSes), or some combination of these (ie modems accessing terminals using Zterm). Please refer to your serial devices documentation on which method your serial device uses and how to access that software's serial port "configuration" screen. Once you've determined where to select or configure your serial device's software's serial port settings, please proceed to Step 5. Step 5 - Determine Which Serial Port To Select In Your Serial Device's Software When you've found the port selection screen in your serial device's software, you may be presented with a list of serial port names, a list of icons, or some combination of both. At this point, you have to select the name or icon of the Keyspan serial adapter you are connecting to. Please note that you can see the port name and icon port name of your Keyspan Serial Adapter in the Capabilities section in this manual. Step 6 - Use Your Serial Device Once you've configured your serial software to use the Keyspan serial port, you're ready to start using your serial device under Mac OS. This User Manual applies to the Keyspan Mini Port Replic ...