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Can I use a Simply Automated RS232 Computer Interface Module with a USB adapter? PDF Print E-mail
There are a couple of steps that are not obvious and may not be included as instructions with your USB-to-RS232 adapter. We have successfully tested several USB adapters, as listed below. Please follow these installation steps when using a USB-to-RS232 adapter with Windows XP:
  1. Plug the USB adapter into an open USB port on your computer.
  2. Open the Windows Control Panel.
  3. Open the System window.
  4. Click on the Hardware tab.
  5. Click on the Device Manager button.
  6. Click on the + sign labeled “Ports (Com & LPT)”.
  7. Notice that your USB adapter has been assigned a COM port. Take note of which port has been captured.
  8. Open UPStart.
  9. Select Tools > UPB Interface.
  10. In the Select Box:
    1. Select “Powerline Interface Module (PIM-R)” from the Interface drop down.
    2. From the Communications Port drop down, select the COM port noted in the Device Manager.
  11. Click on Test.
  12. A successful test will result with blue check marks and completed data in the Test area.
Depending on the brand of USB-to-RS232 converter and the operating system you are running, you may have to (1) load the software included with the converter, or (2) download a third party driver, as we had to do in order to get the Belkin F5U109-CU to work with one of our computers.
Tested devices:
· ELK ELKUSB232
· SIIG JU-CB1S12
· IO Gear USB-2930
· IO GEAR GUC232A
· Belkin F5U109-CU
· Cables Unlimited USB-2920
· BAFO Technologies BF-810
· PCMCIA Card - Quatech SSP-100
· Keyspan USA-19HS
 
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