How to configure Com Port over USB?

[Ocean Lacky™]

I have a Hurco KN3P with the Ultimax control. It's set up to recieve files from a desktop computer through a DB9 serial port. I'm trying to switch it over to a laptop with only USB connections. (emergency back up scenario) How do i configure a com port over a USB port in Windows XP home edition?

[cadcam]

Hopefuly you went and got the 80 to 100 dolloer one from Radio Shack as those do not work well at all unless you buy the higher end one and then I still do not count on it working.

 

When they do you should be able to config it like a standard setup.

 

Check to see what port it is using as it usally alocates in the Com port 4 thru 6 range.

 

So you know you will have the Best luck getting a RS-232 Serial PCMCIA Cards.

[jctjct]

I have used a USB to COM adaptor for a laptop, but it was a cheap one. I ran into problems with it dropping huge chunks of code in the process with no warning - quite a surprise when runnung the first part. Be careful.

[Cannon]

We have been running two of our machines with usb/com adaptors almost a year now and have had no problems. Dont remember the name right now but those cost about 20 euros.

[Shop Floor Automations-Predator SW]

Most laptops only have USB or PCMCIA slots now.

As Cadcam mentioned, USB to serial can be problematic because of driver issues under Windows XP.

 

Most manufacturers developed the drivers for Win2000 and converted them into Windows XP, without making the real changes. When using printers, digital cameras, video camers, mice, it all works fine.

 

Try with a CNC, and you could miss the "+, - , or ." sign and have a bad accident and scrapped part.

 

We have found a great PCMCIA card that works and sells for $130 and provides the standard DB9 serial port needed to connect to any CNC. Works with any communication software.