RocketPort� USB Serial Hub III 8-Port RoHS

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Part Number 98296-8

The RocketPort® USB Serial Hub III is a USB-attached 8-port serial expansion device for PC-based servers and client computers. Delivering eight RS-232 ports, the RocketPort USB Serial Hub III provides the ideal solution to easily add multiple serial ports for virtually any system application, including retail, industrial applications, POS, remote access, and data collection.

Expandable COM Ports for Any USB-Compliant System. Whether using a USB-compliant server, desktop, or even a laptop computer, the RocketPort USB Serial Hub III provides "native" COM ports that deliver all of the performance of an in-system card, with speeds up to 230 Kbps, accessible by any application. As serial port needs grow, simply connect additional RocketPort USB Serial Hub III units for additional "native" serial ports!

Serial Port Expansion as Easy as 1-2-3 ! Simply connect the RocketPort USB Serial Hub III, install a device driver, and go! Instant serial ports! No add-in cards to install, no DIP switch setting to worry about, no IRQ address conflicts, no I/O addresses to configure, no restarting of your computer. All that's left is to connect your serial device peripherals.

Highlights

RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC compliant
Simplified serial-port expansion—add eight, individual, high-speed RS-232 serial ports per RocketPort USB Serial Hub—add hubs as your serial port needs grow.
Superior application compatibility—serial ports appear as standard COM/TTY ports, accessible by any application.
Complete "out-of-the-box" solution—no need to open chassis or install expansion card. Simply connect the RocketPort USB Serial Hub III to an available USB port.
Robust serial port interface support—supports all standard serial devices. Includes modem control, and hardware and software flow control on all ports.
Quick, easy install—no IRQs, I/O addresses, or DMA channels to configure!
Compact size—measures less than 1.75" tall!
Persistent serial port settings—initially installed serial port configuration remains consistent regardless of which USB port is used on the system.

System Specifications

Hardware
Bus Interface Specification	USB
Enclosure	BLACK PLASTIC
LED Indicators	Power and RX/TX per port
Dimensions	7.825" x 1.625" x 3.625"
Product Weight	18.72 oz

Electrical Specifications
Device
Current Consumption
+5VDC	500 mA
Power Consumption (maximum)	2.5 W
Comtrol External Power Supply
Line Frequency	50-60 Hz
Line Voltage	100-240 VAC
ESD Surge Protection	Provides minimum of 4KV for a duration of 1ns @ 200A.

Environmental Specifications
Air temperature
System On	0 to 50° C
System Off	-40 to 70° C
Operating Humidity (non-condensing)	5% to 95%
Altitude	0 to 10000 Feet
Heat Output	8.5 BTU/Hr
MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures)	17.1 Years

Serial Communications
Software Interfaces	RS-232
Baud Rate	300 to 230.4Kbps
Device Driver Data Control
Data Bits	7 or 8
Parity	odd, even, or none
Stop Bits	1 or 2
Flow Control	Hardware & Software

Features
Manufacturer's Warranty	2 Years

Export Information
Package Dimensions	9.4" x 2.6" x 6.6"
UPC Code	7-56727-98296-8

Device Drivers
	Linux Microsoft^® Windows Server^® 2003 Microsoft^® Windows^® 2000 Microsoft^® Windows^® XP

Regulatory Approvals
Emissions	Canadian EMC requirements ICES-003: 1997 CISPR-22: 1997 European Standard EN55022: Amendment A1 IEC1000-3-2/EN61000-3-2 Harmonic IEC1000-3-3/EN61000-3-3 Flicker FCC Part 15 Subpart B: Class A limit AS/NZS-3548
Immunity	EN55024: 1998 IEC 1000-4-2/EN61000-4-2: ESD IEC 1000-4-3/EN61000-4-3: RF IEC 1000-4-4/EN61000-4-4: Fast Transient IEC 1000-4-5/EN61000-4-5: Surge IEC 1000-4-6/EN61000-4-6: Conducted Disturbance IEC 1000-4-8/EN61000-4-8: Magnetic Field IEC 1000-4-11/EN61000-4-11: Dips and Voltage Variations
Safety	IEC 60950/EN60950 (LISTED) CSA C22.2 No. 60950/UL60950 Third Edition
Other	European Standard: 2002/95/EC Directive (RoHS)
Regulatory Approvals

Dimensional Diagram

Serial Connector Pin Assignments

Product Support and Service Information

Sales Support

Call +1.763.494.4100, or e-mail sales@comtrol.com

Technical Support

All Comtrol products come with easy-to-use documentation on a CD. For technical assistance, our U.S.-based technical support team is only a phone call away.

Call +1.763.494.4100, or submit your question online at http://www.comtrol.com/support/, or visit our forum at http://forum.comtrol.com/.

Warranty

Comtrol offers a 30-Day satisfaction guarantee and a 2-year limited warranty on all RocketPort USB Serial Hub III family products! Extended Warranty Available.