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kvmn
24.02.2010, 00:33
will this work for my laptop? to connect from laptop to plc? thanks
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2273291
Bigman
24.02.2010, 09:38
will this work for my laptop? to connect from laptop to plc? thanks
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2273291

I have one looking the same, it works.
To be total sure it must containe the Prolific chip as statet some where on this forum.

/Bigman
Matthias
24.02.2010, 10:50
you can also use converters with FTDI chipset - but then you have to install the newest FTDI drivers from the manufacturer
kvmn
24.02.2010, 15:08
you can also use converters with FTDI chipset - but then you have to install the newest FTDI drivers from the manufacturer

so this may work then? or no
Matthias
24.02.2010, 17:17
yes, both options are OK