Making external connections Quatech USB-to-Serial Adapter User’s ManualTesting DB-9 serial ports in HyperTerminalThis section explains how to test the functionality of your USB-to-Serial adapter using Hyperterminal for RS-232 ports and RS-422/485ports.An RS-232 loopback connector is included with the USB-to-Serialadapter. For MEI models, an RS-422/485 loopback is also included.Running HyperterminalStep Procedure Description Step 1 Attach the loopback connector to the DB-9connector.Be sure to use the correct loopbackconnector for RS-232 or RS-422/485. Step 2 Launch HyperTerminal. In Windows, select Programs/Accessories/ Communications/HyperTerminal. Step 3 Create a new session. When prompted, give the session anyname you wish. Step 4 Select the COM # associated with port 1from the drop down list.You are now set up to test the first serialport.Note: Leave all settings at default. Step 5 With the session open, type any text. If the text you type is echoed on thescreen, the port is functioning properly. Step 6 Close the session. Step 7 Repeat steps 3 through 6 for each serialport.If the text you type is echoed on thescreen, the port is functioning properly.Page 14 Rev 1.01 (February 2007)