Plugging the USB Serial Adapter to the USB port, the adapter is automatically detected and installed. There are no IRQ & COM port conflicts, since the port doesn't require any additional IRQ, DMA, memory as resources on the system. The RS-232 port functions as native Windows COM port, and it is compatible with Windows serial communication applications. Each port is individually configurable. The USB Serial Adapter provides instant connectivity to RS-232 communication device for factory automation equipment, multi-drop data collection devices, barcode readers, time clocks, scales, data entry terminal and serial communication in harsh environment. The USB to Serial Adapter is suitable for remote access, retail and industrial application, data collection and other applications requiring high speed RS-232 communication ports For more details on product, Please refer to http://www.papyrus.co.il/8usbserialrs232powered.htm