Lava Computer DSerial-550 User manual

Lava Computer
Brand
Lava Computer
Model
DSerial-550
Category
Networking
Type
User manual

Lava Computer DSerial-550 provides additional serial ports to your computer system. It supports up to two RS-232 serial ports, each configurable to a different COM port address and IRQ. The DSerial-550 is compatible with a wide range of operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and Mac OS.

Possible use cases:

  • Connecting additional peripherals to your computer, such as printers, scanners, or modems
  • Expanding the number of available serial ports for industrial automation or control systems
  • Providing a reliable and cost-effective way to connect legacy devices to modern computers

Lava Computer DSerial-550 provides additional serial ports to your computer system. It supports up to two RS-232 serial ports, each configurable to a different COM port address and IRQ. The DSerial-550 is compatible with a wide range of operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and Mac OS.

Possible use cases:

  • Connecting additional peripherals to your computer, such as printers, scanners, or modems
  • Expanding the number of available serial ports for industrial automation or control systems
  • Providing a reliable and cost-effective way to connect legacy devices to modern computers
Lava DSerial-550
Installation Manual
Rev. B00
LAVA COMPUTERS
LAVA
DSERIAL-DB9
P.N. MOKO L29.8
MADE IN
CANADA
SERIAL
1
SERIAL 2
Hardware Set-Up
16C552
IRQ Settings
COM Address Configuration
Serial 1 Settings
Serial 2
Serial 1
Serial 2 Settings
Serial 2
Serial 1
34211 7 51215 10
Serial IRQ Settings
Serial Settings
COM 4
(02E8h)
COM 6
(02C8h)
COM 3
(03E8h)
COM 5
(02D8h)
COM 1
(03F8h)*
Default for
Serial1
COM 2
(02F8h)**
Default for
Serial2
1. Determine the number of serial ports installed in your system. Each
serial port will have an unique "COM" designation.Configure the
ports of the DSerial-550 for two unused COM addresses.
2. Determine which IRQ's (interrupts) are free in your system.
Configure each serial port on the DSerial-550 for an unused IRQ.
Sharing IRQ's with other devices is not recommended. If you are
using Windows and are unsure which IRQ’s are available in your PC,
open Control Panel, System, Device Manager, and double-click on
Computer.This will list the IRQ’s that are .
3a. For Serial 1, install the jumper above the number corresponding to
the desired IRQ, so that it covers the pin in the bottom row and the
pin in the middle row.
3b. For Serial 2, install the jumper above the number corresponding to
the desired IRQ, so that it covers the pin in the top row and the pin
in the middle row.
4. For Windows users: After configuring the DSerial-550 jumpers, go
through the“Add New Hardware”procedure in Windows Control
Panel.Install the two ports on the DSerial-550 as Standard
Communications Ports when prompted. After completing the Add
New Hardware procedure, you may need to return to Control Panel,
System, Device Manager, and modify the settings in the Ports
section by changing the Basic Configuration to match your DSerial-
550 hardware jumper settings.
used
Do not install more than one IRQ jumper per serial port.
Note: To disable a port, remove the jumper from both of the COM
and the corresponding IRQ jumper configuration pins.
DSerial-550 Configuration
Lava Computer MFG Inc.
Lava
Technical Support
9:00 am to 5:30 pm Monday to Friday (Eastern Time)
Tel: +416 674-5942
Fax: + 416 674-8262
E-mail: tech@lavalink.com
Internet: www.lavalink.com
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject
to the following conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Lava Computer MFG Inc. 908 Niagara Falls Blvd.#629. North Tonawanda NY 14120-2060
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Lava Computer DSerial-550 User manual

Lava Computer
Brand
Lava Computer
Model
DSerial-550
Category
Networking
Type
User manual

Lava Computer DSerial-550 provides additional serial ports to your computer system. It supports up to two RS-232 serial ports, each configurable to a different COM port address and IRQ. The DSerial-550 is compatible with a wide range of operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and Mac OS.

Possible use cases:

  • Connecting additional peripherals to your computer, such as printers, scanners, or modems
  • Expanding the number of available serial ports for industrial automation or control systems
  • Providing a reliable and cost-effective way to connect legacy devices to modern computers
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