User Manual
Quick-Start Guide
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Manual Revision: March 4, 2022
Product Diagram (1P3FP-USB-SERIAL)
Port/LED/
Connector
Function
1 Serial Port DB-9 • Connect Serial Peripheral Devices
2 USB Type A Port
• Connect the USB to Serial Adapter Cable to a Host
Computer
Pinout Diagram
3 ft. (1 m) USB-A to RS232 DB9 Serial Adapter Cable - M/M
Package Contents
• USB to Serial Adapter Cable x1
• Quick-Start Guide x1
Requirements
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• Computer with an available USB Type A port
Installation
Install the Driver
1. Navigate to www.startech.com/1P3FP-USB-SERIAL
2. Click the Drivers/Downloads tab.
3. Under Driver(s), download the Driver Package for your operating system.
Windows
1. Right-click the downloaded le and extract the contents with Extract All.
2. Browse the Windows folder and run the Setup le.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
4. Connect the USB to Serial Adapter Cable to an available USB port.
macOS
1. Double-click the downloaded le.
2. Open the folder that matches your macOS Version and run the Setup le inside the
folder.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
4. Connect the USB to Serial Adapter Cable to an available USB port.
Verify Driver Installation (Windows)
1. Navigate to the Device Manager.
2. Under Ports (COM & LPT), right-click Prolic USB-to-Serial Comm Port and click
Properties.
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