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    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 • K[...]

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    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 Org[...]

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    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 Replicato[...]

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    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 ca[...]

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    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[...]

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    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'[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    5.1 - Keyspan Serial Assistant Besides the required drivers, the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator software installer installs an application called Keyspan Serial Assistant . This application is used to: • Determine the status of the adapter software and hardware • Assist in problem solving Launching the Keyspan Serial Assistant To launch the Assis[...]

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    Keyspan Serial Assistant Window the Driver and Assistant Version items The Driver Version and Assistant Version items show the version numbers of the installed Keyspan UPSH-112 driver and Assistant respectively. The two version numbers should always match. If these numbers do not match, you should reinstall the Keyspan software. the Serial Adapter [...]

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    The Assist Menu the Assist menu The Keyspan Serial Assistant's Assist menu is located in the Menu bar and provides access to the following command(s): • The Loopback Test command performs an 'internal loopback test.' This tests the ability of the Adapter to send data. Since this test does not test the ability to receive data . Resu[...]

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    the Keyspan Manager window Explanation of Manager Features The following is a description of all the relevant text boxes and menus found in the Keyspan Manager. You can also obtain this information by selecting ' Show Balloons ' in the Help menu and moving the cursor over any item in the Manager. Keyspan Manager Window The Unit popup menu[...]

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    The Use INTERRUPT endpoints check box is used to change how the Keyspan adapter communicates with your computer's USB bus. When this option is turned on, the Keyspan adapter will use the INTERRUPT endpoints to communicate with your computer's USB bus. When this option is turned off, the Keyspan adapter will use the BULK method of communic[...]

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    The Default buffer size text box allows to set a different buffer size to be established for the specified Adapter port. This change takes effect upon restart of your computer. Since most applications which use serial ports supply their own buffer, this setting often has no benefit. The Double Baud Rate check box will allow certain older applicatio[...]

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    The Special Menu the Special menu The Keyspan Manager's Special menu is located in the Menu bar and provides access to the following command(s): The Display Driver Events command copies the Keyspan Adapter's serial driver's internal event buffer into the Keyspan Manager's event log and displays it in a window. This capability ma[...]

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    The Line Monitor Spool creates a file where information from the Keyspan Manager's Line Monitor will be stored. You can turn this option on or off. The Line Monitor Hold command will stop the Keyspan Manager from spooling the Line Monitor data. Deselecting this option will resume the collection of Line Monitor data. The Disable Printer Emulati[...]

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    6.1 - Problem Solving If you are having problems with your Keyspan Mini Port Replicator in Mac OS , please read the following instructions to assist you in troubleshooting your Keyspan adapter. Hardware Troubleshooting Step 1 - Use the Keyspan Serial Assistant Launch the Keyspan Serial Assistant application. When you open the Keyspan Serial Assista[...]

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    If you do not see the Keyspan port name(s), please contact Keyspan Tech Support for further assistance. If you see the Keyspan port name(s) and have properly selected the Keyspan port that your serial device is connected to and are still having problems, please continue to Step 4 . Step 4 - Use Your Serial Device If you have followed all of the abo[...]

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    7.1 - Appendices - • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Frequently Asked Questions • Compatibility List for Mac OS List of serial devices that have been tested with Keyspan serial adapters... • Configuration Examples for Mac OS Instructions on configuring select serial devices to use Keyspan serial ports • Serial Port Pin Outs Serial Port Pi[...]

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    7.1.a - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The following is a list of F requently A sked Q uestions (FAQs) about the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator for Mac OS. Keyspan frequently updates and adds the questions and answers list below. For the latest list, please visit the our web site at: http://www.keyspan.com Frequently Asked Question List Question :[...]

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    port on your computer. If this solves the problem, then this may be an issue with your USB hub. If you are encountering this problem or something similar to it, please contact Keyspan Tech Support for further instructions. Keyspan:Mini Port Replicator for Mac OS-v2.6 User Manual This User Manual applies to the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator Software [...]

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    7.1.b - Compatibility List for Mac OS The following is a list of serial devices that have been tested with various Keyspan Serial Products on Mac OS (8.6 - 9.x). T his list is intended to be used as reference guide and not as complete compatibility list. We are constantly testing products and adding them to this list. For the latest version of this[...]

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    Modems and Modem Software Remote Access software (Apple) N Y Y AOL software N Y Y Modems (serial - any model) N Y Y Compatibility List for Mac OS - Notes n/a n/a Keyspan:Mini Port Replicator for Mac OS-v2.6 User Manual This User Manual applies to the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator Software for Mac OS . (rev 02jun20JA) Page 24[...]

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    7.1.c - Configuration Examples for Mac OS - The following is a list of available configuration examples for Mac OS. These example provide step-by-step instructions on configuring select serial devices. The current example available are: • Palm Desktop For the latest version of this list, please visit our web site at: http://www.keyspan.com For th[...]

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    7.1.c.01 - Palm Desktop Before you begin... This Configuration Example assumes that you have already done the following: 1. installed the Keyspan serial port hardware and software 2. installed the Palm Desktop software 3. connected the Palm Serial Cradle hardware to a Keyspan serial port If you have not performed any of the steps mentioned above, p[...]

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    Step 2 - Open the HotSync® Manager application Before you can begin to HotSync your Palm, you must access and configure the HotSync® Manager application. The HotSync Manager is the program that manages the serial communication between your Palm and your computer. Open the HotSync® Manager application by double clicking the HotSync® Manager appl[...]

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    Click on the Disabled radio button to temporarily turn off HotSync monitoring. Then click on the Serial Port Settings tab at the top of the HotSync Software Setup window. This will display the serial port options. the Serial Port Settings tab and window In the Serial Port Settings tab, select either the Local Setup or Both Setups radio button. This[...]

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    7.1.d - Serial Port Pin Outs The pin assignments for the Keyspan Mini Port Replicator's male DB9 port are illustrated below: Keyspan Mini Port Replicator's male DB9 port Pin Name Signal Designation 1 DCD Data Carrier Detect (Input) 2 RX Received Data (Input) 3 TX Transmitted Data (Output) 4 DTR Data Terminal Ready (Output) 5 GND Ground 6 [...]

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    7.1.e - LED Behavior The Keyspan Mini Port Replicator part number UPSH-112 comes equipped with LED lights that reports the status of the Keyspan adapter USB hardware and and its ports. The following table shows all of the possible states of these LED light and what they mean: Name Color State Significance Power Red Off The Keyspan adapter is not co[...]

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    7.1.x - Notices Notices United States FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We, InnoSys Incorporated at 3095 Richmond Parkway, Suite 207 Richmond, CA 94806 USA (510) 222-7717 declare under our sole responsibility that the KEYSPAN Mini Port Replicator, Model UPSH-112 complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ([...]

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    CE MARK DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (According to EN 45014) Manufacturer's Name and Address InnoSys Incorporated 3095 Richmond Parkway, Suite 207 Richmond, CA 94806 Declares that the product: Product Name: KEYSPAN Mini Port Replicator Model Number: UPSH-112 Conforms to the following Product Specifications: EN 55022: 1998 Class B EN 55024: 1998 f[...]

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    Translation: This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual. Australia/New [...]

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    7.1.y - Keyspan Warranty Information KEYSPAN Software License Agreement and Limited Warranty Definitions The following definitions apply to the terms as they appear in this agreement. • KEYSPAN means KEYSPAN, a division of InnoSys Incorporated. • Software means the computer program contained in this package, and all updates to the computer prog[...]

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    • Copy the documentation, except for purposes of creating a back-up copy for your own use. • Modify, translate, or merge the Software with another program, except for your personal use on a single computer. Any modifications to the Software are subject to this agreement. • Reverse engineer, disassemble, decompile, or make any attempt to disco[...]

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    General This agreement constitutes the entire software license agreement between you and KEYSPAN and supersedes any prior agreement concerning the contents of this package. It shall not be modified except by written agreement dated subsequent to the date of this agreement and signed by an authorized KEYSPAN representative. KEYSPAN is not bound by a[...]

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    7.1.z - Support Information Contacting Support If you require assistance with any Keyspan product, you may contact us by one of the following ways: • web/email : http://www.keyspan.com/support/ (Monday through Friday: 9 am to 5 pm Pacific) • fax : +1.510.222.0323 (Monday through Friday: 9 am to 5 pm Pacific) • telephone : +1.510.222.8802 (tec[...]