User Manual for ATEN models including: UC232B, USB to Serial Console Adapter, UC232B USB to Serial Console Adapter, Console Adapter, Adapter

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USB to RJ-45 (RS-232) Console Adapter - UC232B, ATEN USB Converters | ATEN U.S.A.

USB 轉 RJ-45 (RS-232) Console 轉換線 - UC232B, ATEN USB轉換器 | ATEN Taiwan


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UC232B
USB to Serial Console Adapter User Manual

Compliance Statements
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital service, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Any changes or modifications made to this equipment may void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. 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 off 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 different
from that to which the receiver is connected.  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help. The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
KCC Statement
Industry Canada Statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES003. RoHS This product is RoHS compliant.
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UC232B User Manual

Online Registration

International

http://eservice.aten.com

Telephone Support

International China Japan Korea North America

886-2-8692-6959 86-400-810-0-810 81-3-5615-5811 82-2-467-6789 1-888-999-ATEN ext 4988 1-949-428-1111

Technical Support
 For international online technical support ­ including troubleshooting, documentation, and software updates: http://eservice.aten.com
 For North American technical support:

Email Support

Online Technical Support

Troubleshooting Documentation Software Updates

Telephone Support

support@aten-usa.com http://www.aten-usa.com/support
1-888-999-ATEN ext 4998

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Package Contents
Check to make sure that all the components are in working order. If you encounter any problem, please contact your dealer. The UC232B USB-to-Serial Console Adapter package contains the following items:  1 UC232B USB-to-Serial Console Adapter  1 User Instructions* Note:  Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and
operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit or any connected devices.  The product may be updated, with features and functions added, improved or removed since the release of this manual. For an up-to-date user manual, visit http://www.aten.com/global/en/
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Overview
The ATEN UC232B is a one port USB-to-Serial console adapter. This high quality industrial adapter cable is designed to instantly add single RS-232 console port connectivity for networking appliances via a USB port. The adapter is powered via the USB connection. The UC232B is compatible with the USB 2.0 standard and works conveniently with desktop and notebook PCs. It also can be used with large integrated computer-based systems or other specialized applications, such as point-of-sale applications, networking equipment, industrial automation systems, and native serial transfer instruments to offer a convenient connectivity solution. The UC232B converter provides a plug & play solution. Windows, Mac and Linux drivers are included.
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Features
 USB 2.0 compliant  Converts a USB port to RJ-45 (RS-232)  Up to 921.6 Kbps data transfer rate with fast COM port
transmission  Connects your computer or table to a router, modem, or
network switch for network connection.  COM retention saves the assigned port settings for the device  OS Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Linux  Plug-and-Play portability - small and lightweight for travel  No external power supply needed

System Requirements
 USB Host Controller installed on the system

Operating Systems
Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below:

OS Windows Mac Linux Kernel

Version 7, 8.1, 10 or above OS X 10.10 or later 2.6.15 or later

If your Linux kernel is between v2.6.15 ~ v5.4 and your device has a new chipset version, please update the Linux driver from our product web page. This driver works with 2021 or later chipset version device only.
Use the link below to identify which chipset version your device is.
http://eservice.aten.com/eServiceCx/Common/FAQ/view.do?id=18695

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How to Install
1. Connect the USB plug for the UC232B to your computer's USB port and wait for the drivers to automatically install the device.*
Note: If you are using an older computer, you may need to visit our website to download the UC232B drivers and install them before setting up the hardware.
2. Plug a Straight-through Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 connector on the UC232B.
3. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable directly into an RJ-45 console port of the target networking device.
4. Optionally, connect an RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter to a rolled Ethernet cable (up to 15 m) when connecting to a standard DB-9 serial port on the target serial device.
5. Power on the target device.
Up to 15 meters @ 921 Kbps
RJ45 to DB-9
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Specifications

Function Connectors USB
Serial LEDs Data Transfer Rate Cable Length Power Consumption Power Mode USB Specification Environment Operating Temp.

Storage Temp.

Physical Properties

Humidity
Housing
Weight
Dimensions (L x W x H)

Specification Type A Plug Male (White) DB-9 Male (Silver) Power Status (Orange) Up to 921.6 Kbps 1.2 m DC5V, 0.202 W Bus Powered 2.0 Compliant 0­40o C -20­60o C 0­80% RH, Non-condensing Plastic 0.6 kg 2.56 x 5.84 x 2.23 cm

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Rolled Ethernet Cable Pin-Outs
Note the reversed correlation of 1 to 8, 2 to 7, and so on.

Console/Aux Cable Mode

UC232B RJ-45 Port

Signal

Straight Cable Pin

CTS

1

DSR

2

RxD

3

GND

4

GND

5

TxD

6

DTR

7

RTS

8

Console/Aux Port (DTE) RJ-45 Pin Signal Type 1 Signal Type 2

1

RTS

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2

DTR

DTR

3

TxD

TxD

4

GND

GND

5

GND

GND

6

RxD

RxD

7

DSR

DSR

8

CTS

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Aten RS-232 Cable Mode

UC232B RJ-45 Port

Signal

Rolled Cable Pin

CTS

1

DSR

2

RxD

3

GND

4

GND

5

TxD

6

DTR

7

RTS

8

Third Party RJ-45 to RS-232 Adapter

RJ-45 Pin

Signal

DB-9 Out

8

CTS

7

7

DSR

4

6

RxD

3

5

GND

5

4

GND

5

3

TxD

2

2

DTR

6

1

RTS

8

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ATEN warrants this product against flaws in the materials and workmanship during the warranty period which commence on the date of original purchase. The duration, terms, and conditions of the warranty period may vary from country to country. Please visit ATEN's website for more information or contact the ATEN office responsible for providing support in your country/region. Contact details for all ATEN offices are listed in the following table.

Corporate Headquarters (Original Manufacturer) ATEN International Co., Ltd. Website: http://www.aten.com
Address: 3F., No.125, Sec. 2, Datong Rd., Sijhih District., New Taipei City 221, Taiwan

U.S.A Subsidiaries (Importer) ATEN Technology Inc. Website: http://www.aten-usa.com Address: 19641 DaVinci Foothill Ranch, CA 92610, U.S.A ATEN New Jersey Inc. Address: 155 Pierce Street, Somerset, NJ 08873, U.S.A

Belgium Subsidiary (Importer) ATEN Infotech N.V. Website: http://www.aten.be
Address: Mijnwerkerslaan 34 3550 Heusden-Zolder, Belgium

U.K. Subsidiary (Importer) ATEN U.K. Limited Website: http://www.aten.co.uk Address: 229 Berwick Avenue Slough, SL1 4QT, U.K.

Japan Subsidiary (Importer) ATEN Japan Co., Ltd. Website: http://www.atenjapan.jp Address: ATEN Bldg. 8-4, Minami-senjyu 3-chome, Arakawa-ku, Tokyo 116-0003 Japan

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China Subsidiary (Importer) ATEN China Co., Ltd. Website: http://www.aten.com.cn Address: 18/F, Tower A,
Horizon International Tower, No.6,Zhichun Road,
Haidian District, Beijing, China 100088

Taiwan Subsidiary (Importer) Atech Peripherals, Inc. Website: http://www.aten.com.tw Address: 6F., No.133, Sec. 2, Datong Rd., Sijhih District., New Taipei City 221, Taiwan

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Limited Warranty
ATEN warrants its hardware in the country of purchase against flaws in materials and workmanship for a Warranty Period of two [2] years (warranty period may vary in certain regions/countries) commencing on the date of original purchase. This warranty period includes the LCD panel of ATEN LCD KVM switches. Select products are warranted for an additional year (see A+ Warranty for further details). Cables and accessories are not covered by the Standard Warranty.
What is covered by the Limited Hardware Warranty ATEN will provide a repair service, without charge, during the Warranty Period. If a product is detective, ATEN will, at its discretion, have the option to (1) repair said product with new or repaired components, or (2) replace the entire product with an identical product or with a similar product which fulfills the same function as the defective product. Replaced products assume the warranty of the original product for the remaining period or a period of 90 days, whichever is longer. When the products or components are replaced, the replacing articles shall become customer property and the replaced articles shall become the property of ATEN.
To learn more about our warranty policies, please visit our website:
http://www.aten.com/global/en/legal/policies/warranty-policy/
© Copyright 2022 ATEN® International Co., Ltd. Released: 2022-08-04
ATEN and the ATEN logo are registered trademarks of ATEN International Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. All other brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners.
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