CX programmer USB or PCMCIA?

[berikas 0]

Hi everyone! I have CX programmer 3.2. On HP notebook don't have serial port. Can anybody answer me what kind of converter it is better to use : USB-rs232 or PCMCIA-rs232. Sorry for my english Thanks in advance

[Sleepy Wombat 27]

I have used the USB to RS232 convertors. I have used the Wiretek ones with Omron software, the entire CX-Automation Suite, Devicenet Configurator, Syswin and this will bring back memories for Jay...the DOS based NT Support tool version 2. Omron have released a RS232 to USB convertor, while more expensive then the Wiretek one, I have the backing of Omron for support to get it to work not to mention the 2 year waranty for the product.... That being said, that covers Omron, I have had, and a number of others i know, of having a lot of difficulites with AB software and the USB to RS232 convertors and had to resort to the PCMCIA type. Ther you go, hope that helps...

[Crossbow 295]

My new work laptop has no serial port. I have so far used the following with success with a $20 CP Technologies USB to Serial adapter from www.tigerdirect.com: AB RSLogix 500 5.2 Modicon Concept 2.6, ProWORX NxT 2.2, ProWORX 32 1.0 Mitsubishi GX-Developer, E-Designer, GT Designer, AlphaWin Siemens LogoSoft, Step 7 MicroWin32 Idec WindLDR The following did not work: Modicon PL7 Pro 4.3 Modicon XBT-L1000 v3.8 So I would say that for 90% of the automation apps a USB to serial would work. The Modicon one that didn't is using their Unitelway protocol, and they sell a USB programming cable for those PLCs.

[berikas 0]

Can someone know a price of OMRON USB-RS232 converter? My dealer very often rising up prices Thans in advance

[Guest ArikBY]

I have on my PC PCIMCA RS232 card and serial port. With Syswin I can use both same with AB and others,(not PIC) But with CX 3.2 and NS Designer I can use only with the serial port I dont know Why?

[Jay Anthony 118]

The only difference is Syswin uses it's own serial driver and CX Programmer uses FGW Serial driver.

[Sleepy Wombat 27]

The trade price in Australian $ is $245..... Using www.x-rates.com this translates to roughly $190 USD..... There you go.....

[toTAZ 0]

i use usb to serial con. too, with cx prog 3.01 and syswin 3.4,,(and XP home) but when i use 2 convertor (peripheral+rs232) sometimes my pc is reboot.. ithink because of xp home.

[berikas 0]

Thanks for everyone! This morning my company buy for me a new notebook with RS232 installed . So for me this problem is solved. My dealer told me that i don't need an original USB-RS232 converter and instead I can use any other. A lot off Thanks to this great forum.

[Guest Raimundo]

Creo que está a punto de salir al mercado, si no ha salido ya, el CIF31 que se convierte en un puerto USB pero creo que es para los CJ y CS que utilizan un conector de periféricos especial. Lo siento pero no mdomino el idioma inglés. I believe that it is about leaving al market, if it has not left already, the CIF31 that becomes a port USB but I believe that it is for the CJ and CS that utilize a special connector of peripherals. I feel it but not mdomino the English language. (Translated by Free-Translation.com - Jay)

[peterpan 0]

it seems that i'm too late. i recommend the PCMCIA converter. OMRON CIF31 is too expensive .Usb-232 converter is a virtual serial port,PCMCIA 232 port is a real port. otherwise it is 2,000 RMB in China,about 700 dollar . what about the price in any other country. Edited 16 Jan 2008 by peterpan

[PdL 71]

That would be quite a rip-off! Prices here are more affordable.