Keyspan 1.9 installation instructions Assist Menu

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Keyspan:High Speed USB Serial Adapter for Mac OS-v1.9 User Manual

the Advanced Settings button

The Advanced Settings button will access the Keyspan adapter's advance configuration options. Once you click this button, you will open the Keyspan Manager window.

You should only access this option if your serial device requires that you turn on an advanced option on or if you are sure of what you are doing. In most cases, you will not need to change any of the adapter's advanced options.

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. Results of this test listed in the Serial Adapter Status text box. Please note that this test cannot take place when the Keyspan serial port is in use by another application.

The Advanced Settings button will access the Keyspan adapter's advance configuration options. Once you click this button, you will open the Keyspan Manager window.

The External Loopback command tests the Adapter's ability to send and receive data. This test requires an external 'loopback connector'. For details about external loop back connectors, please read the External Loopback Connector information in

Serial Port Pin Outs appendix in this manual.

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This User Manual applies to the Keyspan High Speed USB Serial Adapter Software for Mac OS.

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Contents Table of Contents Contents IntroductionRequirements Specifications Hardware Specifications SoftwareCapabilities Keyspan High Speed USB Serial Adapter PortRev 02may12JA Installation Instructions Keyspan Serial Assistant in the Control Panels folderConnect the USB cable to the Adapter if necessary Configuring Your Serial Device Connecting Your Serial Device HardwareConfiguring Your Serial Devices Software Keyspan Serial Assistant window Use Your Serial Device Explanation of Assistant Features Keyspan Serial AssistantLaunching the Keyspan Serial Assistant Keyspan Serial Assistant Window Assist Menu Explanation of Manager Features Keyspan Manager WindowRev 02may12JA On next Special Menu On next Adapter and Keyspan USB PDA Adapter Problem Solving Hardware TroubleshootingSoftware/Serial Device Troubleshooting When You Need More Help Appendices Frequently Asked Questions FAQs Frequently Asked Question ListRev 02may12JA Compatibility List for Mac OS Modems and Modem Software Configuration Examples for Mac OS C.01 Palm Desktop Before you beginOpen the HotSync Manager application Serial Port Settings tab and window External Loopback Connector Information Serial Port Pin OutsLED Behavior Problem TX Ack AdvanceOverview Work AroundWhat Should I Use? Integer baud / totalBitsPerCharacter * 1000 + Declaration of Conformity CE Mark Declaration of Conformity Canada Digital Apparatus EMI StandardAustralia/New Zealand CopyrightTrademarks Keyspan Warranty Information Copyright ProtectionLicense Grant Limited Warranty on Software and Media No Liability for Consequential DamagesGeneral Support Information Contacting SupportInternational Support Options