Power FC FC-Datalogit Some Problems.

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Jan 16, 2008 | 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by twin7r1

are you saying that i need some sort of driver to fix this because of my usb to serial converter?

You have at least two issues...

1. Make certain that your usb-serial converter is being recognized by Windows. Right-click My Computer | Properties | Hardware | Device Manager. Check to see that your usb-serial converter is showing under Ports (COM & LPT) and that there isn't a yellow question mark but an icon that looks like a plug.

If you don't see it, then you'll need to re-install the drivers for your usb-serial converter.

2. You'll need to know which COM port your usb-serial converter is on. Just check the Device Manager and expand Ports. You should see your usb-serial converter somewhere in there (assuming you took care of No. 1).

Once you know which COM port your usb-serial converter is on, you can point it on the application.

Mar 12, 2009 | 04:56 AM

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Banham

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I am using the black datalogit box connected to my laptop with a serial to usb converter. After installing driver for the converter (was on the install CD I got from Datalogit) it connects, but only for a very short time.

It stays connected only about 10 sec before I have restart program and connect again.

Yesterday I repeted this about 30 times before I got all the changes done in my PFC.

Slightly different than the original topic, but anyone else have the same problem?

Mar 12, 2009 | 08:36 AM

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I recently switched to a newer laptop and I am using the IoGear USB converter that Chuck recommends. I have never had a problem. http://www.iogear.com/product/GUC232A/

Apr 27, 2009 | 01:47 AM

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FLiprayzin240sx

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Anybody got a copy of the driver for this thing? I need a copy of it, think thats what screwing my laptop up.

Apr 27, 2009 | 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by FLiprayzin240sx

Anybody got a copy of the driver for this thing? I need a copy of it, think thats what screwing my laptop up.

Fliprayzin,

Which driver do you need? I have all for the black box, and can email it to your one net account.

PM me as I don't watch this area very often.

kenn

Apr 27, 2009 | 04:33 AM

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Well, I found a serial to USB converter driver...Im finding it hooking up to COM port 5. Now when I try to "read all" or auto-detect, Im getting a "Run-time error '8020': Error Reading comm Device"

Sep 19, 2010 | 06:59 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by FLiprayzin240sx

Well, I found a serial to USB converter driver...Im finding it hooking up to COM port 5. Now when I try to "read all" or auto-detect, Im getting a "Run-time error '8020': Error Reading comm Device"

I'm also having this issue
Anyone know what the problem might be?
Beige box, COM port 5 (universal program is set to those also). Newest version of FC Edit, and a serial/USB converter that shows up as being installed properly in device manager

Sep 19, 2010 | 07:14 PM

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Found a newer driver here... hopefully that works
http://www.prolific.com.tw/eng/downloads.asp?id=31

Sep 19, 2010 | 07:32 PM

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New drivers didn't help
I was also getting the "cannot initialize" or whatever when trying to "Read All"

I changed the USB cable to a different USB port on the laptop, which changed it to Com 5 from Com 4. I changed the setting in FC Edit from 5 to 4 and now it works great.
Go figure