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11. Appendix
11.1 Using the RS232 serial to USB adaptor cable
(R52 / UC232R-10):
1.
Follow Technical Note 1: Installing the driver (for an RS232 to
USB converter cable)
2.
If unsuccessful, you will need to download a suitable driver
from the internet here:
www.ftdichip/support/documents/installguides.htm
3.
Select your computer‟s operating system
4.
Follow the instructions on how to install the appropriate driver
for your operating system
5.
Plug the S500 into your PC with the RS232 to USB cable
supplied
6.
If you are unsure which COM port the USB to RS232 device
has allocated the follow the instructions on Technical note 2:
Selecting the COM port.
11.2 Technical Note 1: Installing the drivers.
Windows XP:
1.
Download the VCP Drivers from:
http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/CDM/CDM20602.zip
2.
Unzip the file to a folder on your computer
3.
Plug the R52 into a USB port
4.
XP will recognise the R52 and begin installing.
5.
XP will request the drivers – use the browse button and
point to the folder that contains the unzipped driver files.
6.
XP will self install the drivers.
Windows Vista & Windows 7:
1.
Plug in the R52 into a USB port
2.
Vista will register the R52 and self install the correct drivers
without you needing to download anything.
3.
Check your device properties for the com port number
Note:
If an extra COM port is not available after installing the latest CDM
driver with the R52, please connect the device and run
http://www.ftdichip.com/Resources/Utilities/VCP.exe. Select the
device and click "Make VCP".
Alternatively, this can be done manually by opening Control Panel >
System > Device Manager then select the USB Serial Converter
under USB. Right click on this and select properties, then the ad-