Gill Instruments Ltd
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MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations
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Issue 1
Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023
October 2018
4.8.
Connecting to a PC using Gill RS232 to USB Configuration Cable
Connect MetPak to a PC USB port using the Gill Configuration Cable 1723-10-051.
J5 Pin
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Colour
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Connection of Gill USB Cable (Part No. 1723-10-051), the J5, 8way Phoenix connector part
number is 1881383.
NOTES:-
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f using the Gill Configuration RS232 to USB cable and a WindObserver or WindMaster is
connected to a Base Station then the USB 5v power will not be sufficient to power them, the cable
is provided only for hub box configuration.
If upon connecting the USB lead to a PC the driver is not found by the PC, then the appropriate
driver to match the PC Windows version may be downloaded from:-
http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm