Laptop connection RS232 or USB

[petere]

I have just upgraded my laptop and the new one doesn't have a RS232 port. The port in my panel is RS232. Do I simply have a cabel made up with RS232 at one end and USB at the other end or will this cause problems (I seem to remember reading somewhere that it does)? If making up a new cable is not the way to go, how should I do it?
Many thanks
Peter E
Australia

 

[josok]

Peter,

You will need a serial to USB adapter. It's basically a cable as you describe, but with some logic involved, it needs drivers ect. Best to go to a computer shop and buy one. With that adapter cable in between, you will be back in business. The serial port number will change, which is no problem for the Dynon program since it finds the right port all by itself.

Regards,

Jos Okhuijsen

 

[petere]

Thanks for the information Jos
I'll go to the computer shop and get a cable.
Peter E
Australia