Use a RS232 converter with FTDI chip for Vantage!

[admin]

The cheap RS232/USB converter with a prolific PL2303 chip in it
seem not to work with the Vantage. Please take one with a FTDI chipset
when connecting a Vantage to a Meteohub.

Shops in Germany that have FTDI-based converter:

• http://www.so-mm.de/USB-RS-232-Konverte ... 5af_x2.htm
• http://www.kab24.de/kabel-adapter/rub1~ ... 39216.html
• http://elmicro.com/de/kabelusb.html
• http://www.elimbo.de/EAP00011s3j-digitu ... sub_9m.htm

[cbhiii]

Hi,

I just got my new system all set up and I waited to order a USB/Serial adapter until I could try out the one I own. It is a Keyspan USA-19HS, but it does not work unfortunately. It works with the PC to Vantage Pro2 though.

The links you gave me for a FTDI chip are from shops in Germany, but I can't read any of the pages to try and find a match here in the United States. Can you tell me more about the kind of FTDI chip that I need to be installed into the USB adapter or who makes them here?

Thanks.

[cbhiii]

I think I found one. Can you look at this one?

TECH NOTES: CableMAX USB 2.0 FTDI CHIP Ultra Fast USB Serial RS-232BCL Part Number of this USB to Serial Adapter!

This one too looks like it might work.

[admin]

Hi,
both do look ok to me.

[jonn68]

Which RS232 is the best for the Vantage Pro2?

1.
http://www.so-mm.de/USB-20-RS-232-Konve ... 5af_x2.htm

2.http://elmicro.com/de/kabelusb.html

Thanks

Jonn

[cbhiii]

Here's a good source for FTDI cables in the USA.

http://www.serial-usb-adapter.com/


I just ordered the 1 foot model for under $24 delivered.

** UPDATE **
Cable installed and working fine. :)