ES-U-2016-RM EasySync, ES-U-2016-RM Datasheet - Page 10

• Manufacturer Part Number: ES-U-2016-RM
• Description: USB Interface IC USB to 16 Ports RS422/RS485, Metal
• Manufacturer: EasySync

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4.1
The main steps in configuring your converter are as follows:
1. Configure the switches and jumpers on your converter to match your serial bus type. See section
2. Install the drivers for the converter on your computer. You can do this using either the Windows
Installing your Converter
Installation Steps
5 for details of the settings for your particular model of converter.
Do not connect the converter to the power supply, the PC USB port or the RS-232/422/485 serial
network at this stage. Note that ES-U-1xxx-x converters do not have any DIP switches or
jumpers and you can proceed to step 2 immediately.
Update or the Driver Executable method below.
You need to have administrator privileges to install any new drivers in Windows. To install the
driver or update the configuration please log onto Windows as "Administrator" or ask your system
administrator to install the USB to serial driver.
The following instructions are for installation on Windows XP. For installation on Windows Vista,
Windows 7, Mac OS X, Linux or Windows CE, please refer to the FTDI device drivers and
installation guides for your operating system which are available at the following links.
Installation Guides
Drivers
Option 1 - Windows Update
If your computer is currently connected to the internet, these steps will help you to install the
driver automatically using Windows Update. If your computer is not connected to the internet,
use the Driver Executable method on the following page instead.
a. Connect the power supply cable to the power inlet socket on the rear panel of the
b. Connect the USB cable to your converter and the other end to an available USB port on
c.
d. Select the option to allow Windows to connect to Windows Update to search for a driver.
e. Select „Install the software automatically (recommended)‟. Windows will download the
f.
g. Once installation is complete, you will see the following message. Please proceed to step
converter, and connect the adapter to a power outlet.
your PC.
The computer will recognise the converter and display the Found New Hardware wizard.
Note that you must be connected to the internet to allow this to work. If you are not able
to connect to the internet during the install process, use the Driver Executable method.
In this case, disconnect the USB cable from the computer and cancel the Found New
Hardware wizard before proceeding to step (a) of the Driver Executable section below.
driver from Windows Update and install it.
For some converters in the ES-U-xxxx family, Windows will display the Found New
Hardware wizard several more times to install all of the serial ports on the converter.
Each time the wizard is displayed, repeat steps (c) to (e) above.
3 below to verify the installation. You do not need to run the steps shown in the Driver
Executable section on the following page.
http://www.ftdichip.com/Support/Documents/InstallGuides.htm
http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm
Figure 9
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Hardware installed successfully
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