B&B Electronics SL2736-698 - Manual - Manual (Page 4)

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1 | Introduction
Would you like to connect a serial device to a Pocket PC, laptop or tablet
computer that doesn’t have a serial port? The Serial I/O Card makes it easy to add
a high-speed RS-232 port to a variety of Windows-based systems. Windows
recognizes the card as a standard COM port, so installation is a snap.
Connect to a wide range of serial devices, such as GPS receivers, bar code
scanners, monitoring and control systems, diagnostic tools, satellite phones,
writers for court reporting, printers, lab equipment, field data collection devices,
and more.
The Serial I/O Card features plug-and-play and hot swapping with most Windows-
based mobile computers. Hot swapping is the ability to add and remove devices
while a computer is running and have the system automatically recognize the
change.
The Serial I/O Card is the world’s lowest power plug-in card due to its exclusive Battery Friendly design. Using only
2.4 mA (8 mW) in standby mode, the Serial I/O Card is the best choice for adding an RS-232 port to a battery-
powered PDA, laptop or tablet PC.
About the Software
Want to transmit data at speeds up to 921 kbps, but have a serial application that only lists
speeds up to 115 kbps? Hi-Speed COM Tools and drivers let you use your application at high COM
port speeds, even custom baud rates like 230.4 or 921.6 kbps.
The utility’s user-friendly interface reports your COM port number, and Windows 2000/XP users can also change
the COM port assignment. Advanced users can also change the flow control properties.
As a service for our customers, we provide FREE software updates online at:
www.quatech.com.
System Requirements
Your computer should meet these minimum requirements:
Any of the following operating systems:
Windows Mobile 5.0, 2003SE or 2003
Windows XP, Vista, or 7
CompactFlash or PC Card slot
(Operation in a PC Card slot requires a PC Card adapter)
Windows Mobile or CE devices require ActiveSync 4.0 or greater
Note: We do not recommend using the Serial I/O Card with a mouse. If you have a mouse with a
serial connector, plug your mouse into your notebook’s built-in serial port.