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Troubleshooting
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Can’t find a serial port? Some computers have only USB ports.
In this case, you must use a USB-to-Serial adapter or a PC card
(PCMCIA card) to connect to the MiniLogger.
USB to Serial Adapters
USB-to-serial adapters are less expensive and are available in
computer stores and office-supply stores. In the package, you
will find driver software and instructions. Follow the instruc-
tions exactly.
The driver will create a new Comm port. When you start the
Manager program, and click communications, you should see
the new port when your USB cable is plugged in. If you do not
see the port, click the refresh button.
If the adapter does not work when you try it, download and
install the latest driver from the manufacturer's website. There
are usually instructions with the adapter that tell how to do this.
We find that most adapters work fine when updated drivers are
installed.
PC Card Serial Port
If your portable computer has a PC Card slot, you can use a PC
card to provide a serial interface card. PC cards are typically
more expensive than the adapters above, but the PCMCIA stan-
dard is fairly mature and the card is likely to work well.
