In order to manually update your driver, follow the steps below (the next steps):ġ. Take into consideration that is not recommended to install the driver on Operating Systems other than stated ones.

If the driver is already installed on your system, updating (overwrite-installing) may fix various issues, add new functions, or just upgrade to the available version. Contact a Westward Sales product specialist for further information.The package provides the installation files for FTDI USB Serial Converter Driver version 2.12.28. With a serial-to-USB converter, legacy hardware can remain in place without the range constraints imposed by USB. Serial devices remain commonplace in many industries, but PC connectivity is a growing problem. Westward Sales Solves Serial Connection Problems Westward Sales carries converters manufactured by Antaira that handle up to 16 serial inputs (the UTS-416AK) and come with a 5 year warranty. Surge and isolation protection are built-in. For security, it incorporates screw locking for the cable. Enclosed in a metal case, it accepts two RS-232 connections and outputs data over a USB 2.0 port. Permanent installations should use more rugged hardware like the Antaira Technologies’ UTS-404A industrial 4-Port RS-232 to USB 2.0 converter. Both Windows and Linux operating systems are supported. Software is provided for configuration at the PC. Taking power from the USB interface, these are ideal for use with a laptop.

An LED indicator signals when the converter is active. The least complicated consists of a cable with a block incorporating a DB9 connector and conversion electronics at one end and a male USB type-A connector at the other. This is why multiple serial connections can go into a single USB port. Compare that with USB 2.0's limit of 480 Mbps (USB 3.0 has an even higher throughput of 5Gbps), and one advantage of USB becomes clear. RS-232 can handle speeds up to 115.2 kbps (and theoretically higher), but it is usually configured as 9.6k or a baud rate of 9,600. In contrast, the limit for USB 2.0 is 16’ 5” (10m) while for USB 3.0 it’s only 10' (3m). The effective range of RS-232 is 50' (15.2m). Access control systems, Intelligent Transportation, data acquisition, process control and automation equipment often employ either an RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 port. Serial communication is found in equipment used in many different sectors.

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