HELP CQMI-H COMMUNICATION

[MIKE31 0]

HI I just noticed my desktop does not have any serial port so I bought a cheap serial to usb cable ( about 5 dollors) but I can not go on line using win xp. I did not have any problem with my previous desktop having serial port. Any advice . Thank you so much.

[Andy_P 7]

Well, in my own experience, cheap USB-Serial converters should be placed in the road and driven over. Then reversed back over for good measure. I recommend that you look into getting the Omron USB-Serial converter CS1W-CIF31. It has its own drivers which come with it, or they can be downloaded from Omron website. Used it successfully on XP desktops and laptops with no problems.

[MIKE31 0]

HI Thanks for the reply. you are dead right and you made me laugh

[BobB 58]

I have run the Omron one on XP, Vista and Windows 7 bothe 32 and 64 bit without any problems. It is not cheap but is tested with Omron prducts and has a special driver from Omron. It also works with other brands. It is FTDI chip based by the way.

[BITS N BYTES 66]

Dumb question!! You did remember to change the the driver settings fro the PLC to redirect serial communications through the USB/Serial device instead of the default COM1port??

[MIKE31 0]

HI Yes obviously . As others mentioned I need Omron usb to serial adaptor or computer with serial com port. Thanks anyway Mike