1/2 Port FTDI USB to Serial RS232

Adapter Cable with COM Retention

ICUSB2321F
ICUSB2322F

*ICUSB2322F

*ICUSB2321F

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Manual Revision: 04/17/2012
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device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, 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.
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Table of Contents
Introduction.............................................................................................1
Packaging Contents.................................................................................................................................. 1
System Requirements............................................................................................................................... 1

ICUSB2321F Front View..........................................................................2

ICUSB2322F Front View..........................................................................2
Installation...............................................................................................3
Hardware Installation............................................................................................................................... 3
Verifying Installation................................................................................................................................. 4

Pinout........................................................................................................4
Specifications...........................................................................................5
Technical Support...................................................................................6
Warranty Information.............................................................................6

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Introduction
The ICUSB2322F/ICUSB2321F 2-Port USB to Serial RS232 Adapter Cable with FTDI
chipset and COM Retention converts an available USB 1.1 or 2.0 port into 2 RS232 serial
DB9 ports to connect, monitor and control your serial devices.
This compact adapter features COM retention, allowing the same COM port values to
automatically be re-assigned to the port if the cable is disconnected and re-connected
to the host computer, or if the system is rebooted. Unlike most USB-serial adapters,
this one uses the FTDI chipset, which supports additional customization, advanced
features, and compatibility not necessarily offered by other solutions.
This USB-serial adapter is compatible with a broad list of Operating Systems, including
Windows®, Windows CE, Mac OS and Linux, making this product the perfect solution
for integrating into mixed environments.
Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Packaging Contents
• 1x Driver CD
• 1x Instruction Manual
• 1x USB to RS-232 Serial Adapter
• 1x Wall Mounting Kit (ICUSB2322F only)

System Requirements
• USB enabled computer system with available USB port
• Windows® 7 (32/64bit)/ 8 (32/64bit)/ Vista(32/64)/ XP(32/64)/ 2000/ CE(4.2+)
Windows® Server 2008 R2/ 2003(32/64) Mac OS 9.x, 10.x Linux

*actual product may vary from photos

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ICUSB2321F Front View

USB
connector
DB9 Serial
connector

ICUSB2322F Front View

Power
LED

DB9 Serial
USB Type A connectors
connector

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Installation
Hardware Installation
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003
1. Plug the USB adapter into an available USB port on the computer.
2. When the Found New Hardware wizard appears on the screen, insert the Driver CD
into your CD/DVD drive. If you are prompted to connect to Windows Update, please
select the “No, not this time” option and click Next.
3. Select the option “Install Drivers Automatically (Recommended)” and then click the
Next button.
4. Windows should now start searching for the drivers and install them automatically.
Once this has completed, click the Finish button.
5. If Windows is unable to locate drivers, press the “Back” button or restart the wizard and
select the advanced option to have it search the “USB_to_IO\FTDI” location on the CD.

Windows Vista/7/Server 2008 R2/8

1. Plug the USB adapter into an available USB port on the computer.
2. When the Found New Hardware window appears on the screen, click on the “Locate
and install drivers software (recommended)” option. If prompted to search online,
select the “Don’t search online” option.
3. When prompted to insert the disc, insert the Driver CD that came with the card, into
your CD/DVD drive and Windows will automatically proceed to search the CD.
4. If a Windows Security dialog window appears, click the “Install this driver software
anyway” option to proceed.
5. Once the driver is installed, click the Close button.
6. If Windows is unable to locate drivers, press the “Back” button or restart the wizard
and select the option to “Browse the computer” and have it search the “USB_to_IO\
FTDI” location on the CD.

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Verifying Installation
From the main desktop, right-click on “My Computer” (“Computer” in Vista/7), then
select Manage. In the new Computer Management window, select Device Manager
from the left window panel.

Double-click on the “Ports (COM & LPT)” option. An additional COM port should be
visible. The port is sequentially numbered automatically by Windows. The port is ready
to connect to new devices.

Pinout

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Specifications
ICUSB2321F ICUSB2322F

Number of Ports 1 2

Host Interface USB 2.0

Chipset ID FTDI FT232R FTDI FT2232D

1 x USB type A male 1 x USB type A male

Connectors
1 x 9-pin DB9 male 2 x 9-pin DB9 male

LEDs N/A

Supported Protocols RS232

Data Bits 7, 8

Stop Bits 1, 2

Parity None, Odd, Even, Mark, Space

Maximum Data Transfer

115.2 Kbps 921.6 Kbps
Rate

Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 55°C (32°F ~ 131°F)

Storage Temperature -20°C ~ 85°C (32°F ~ 185°F)

Humidity 5 ~ 95% RH

Cable Length 1.83m / 6ft 2.14m / 7ft

45.0mm x 41.5mm x
Dimensions N/A
22.0mm

Weight 200g 300g

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2/7

Compatible Operating
(32/64-bit)/ 8 (32/64bit), Windows CE 4.2+,
Systems
Mac OS 9.x/10/x, Linux

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Technical Support
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provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit
www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools,
documentation, and downloads.
For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/downloads

Warranty Information
This product is backed by a two year warranty.
In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials
and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase.
During this period, the products may be returned for repair, or replacement with
equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only.
StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from
misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.

Limitation of Liability
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officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,
special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business,
or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the
actual price paid for the product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions
contained in this statement may not apply to you.

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