PDSync-C4
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5.2.3 Data Transfer
If you wish to transfer data, change applications, restore or update your mobile device, a data
connection to a local host computer is required. The Cambrionix API and software is compatible with
macOS®, Windows™ and Linux® operating systems and can transfer data between these operating
systems and many mobile operating systems such as iOS™ and Android™.
In order to transfer data, connect the host port to your local (host) computer using a Type-C
compliant cable. Any devices connected to the hub will now appear as if they were connected to the
host computer’s USB port.
5.2.4 Communication Interface and Protocol
The PDSync-C4 appears as a virtual COM
port (VCP). On Microsoft Windows™, the system will appear
as a COM port, the COM
port number can be found in device manager. On macOS®, a device file is
created in the / directory. S is an alpha-numeric serial string unique to each device
/dev/tty.usbserial S
Devices incorporate a USB to UART converter IC from FTDI International. On Windows 7 or later, a
driver may automatically be installed (if Windows is configured to download drivers from the internet
automatically). If this is not the case, or if a Mac® or Linux® platform is used, the driver may be
downloaded from www.ftdichip.com. The VCP drivers are required. For Linux® or Mac computers, the
default OS drivers should be used.
The default communications settings are as below, ANSI terminal emulation should be selected.
Communication setting
Value
Number of bits per second (baud)
115200
Number of data bits
8
Parity
None
Number of stop bits
1
Flow control
None
