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US Quick Start Guide

US USB to Serial Quick Start Guide​

This guide covers the Brainboxes US range of USB to Serial adapters.

Step 1: Install Drivers​

Download the latest drivers for your Brainboxes USB to Serial product from the Brainboxes website:

Download Drivers

Step 2: Plug In​

Plug the USB device into a PC USB port.

Step 3: Find the COM Port Number​

Open up Device Manager and expand the Ports section. You will see the COM number displayed as part of the Brainboxes product entry.

Windows Device Manager showing Brainboxes COM port

Pinout Diagrams​

US-101 RS-232 Pinout​

US-101 RS-232 9-pin pinout diagram

PinSignal
Pin 1DCD
Pin 2RXD
Pin 3TXD
Pin 4DTR
Pin 5GND
Pin 6DSR
Pin 7RTS
Pin 8CTS
Pin 9RI

US-313 RS-422/485 Pinout​

US-313 RS-422/485 9-pin pinout diagram

PinSignal
Pin 1TXD-
Pin 2TXD+
Pin 3RTS-
Pin 4RTS+
Pin 5GND
Pin 6RXD-
Pin 7RXD+
Pin 8CTS-
Pin 9CTS+

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