HSE dive computer and serial/USB adapter for notebook

Claudio · 19th October 2006, 20:42

I have written to Gene Melton at least three times, but il has not answered to me.

There is someone that has connected the dive HSE computer with a notebook, using some Serial /USB adapter ?

jkaterenchuk · 19th October 2006, 23:25

I connect it with a serial to USB adapter that plugs into the USB port on my laptop. Do you have a specific question?

Quote: (Originally Posted by Claudio)

I have written to Gene Melton at least three times, but il has not answered to me.

There is someone that has connected the dive HSE computer with a notebook, using some Serial /USB adapter ?

***jradomski*** · 20th October 2006, 01:15

Quote: (Originally Posted by Claudio)

I have written to Gene Melton at least three times, but il has not answered to me.

There is someone that has connected the dive HSE computer with a notebook, using some Serial /USB adapter ?

Yes it does work (I have used it on my HP laptop) , I have found that the keyspan usb - rs232 adapters seem to work with the greatest range of devices, many of the adapters don't simulate some of the low level hardware interrupt stuff.. The HSE computers don't seem to be very picky..

Also be aware that many of the adapters try to use com5 to com8 which alot of software does not like.. The keyspan stuff allows you to set it to any com port.. Also be aware that most of the better adapters allow multiple device settings, and that its recognizzed as a different device for each USB port you plug it into.. So if you set everything up for say a USB port on the front left of yopur computer, if you plugged it into a port on the back, none of your old settings are valid as its seen as a new device.

If you look on the HS site, a USB interface is a suggested solution for communication issues with certain laptop computers that dont put out the proper voltages on the rs232 ports..

E-man · 20th October 2006, 23:29

I've heard on other applications usb/rs232 convertors have been hit or miss depending on the equip and usb/rs232 manufacturer

***jradomski*** · 21st October 2006, 01:36

Quote: (Originally Posted by E-man)

I've heard on other applications usb/rs232 convertors have been hit or miss depending on the equip and usb/rs232 manufacturer

Yup as I stated earlier.. most are designed for simple communications.. get one of the keyspan converters.. almost all of their units do full rs232 emulation..

19th October 2006, 20:42	#1 (permalink)
Claudio RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: ITALY - Trento Posts: 72	HSE dive computer and serial/USB adapter for notebook I have written to Gene Melton at least three times, but il has not answered to me. There is someone that has connected the dive HSE computer with a notebook, using some Serial /USB adapter ?
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19th October 2006, 23:25	#2 (permalink)
jkaterenchuk . Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lititz, PA Posts: 1,086	Re: HSE dive computer and serial/USB adapter for notebook I connect it with a serial to USB adapter that plugs into the USB port on my laptop. Do you have a specific question? Quote: (Originally Posted by Claudio) I have written to Gene Melton at least three times, but il has not answered to me. There is someone that has connected the dive HSE computer with a notebook, using some Serial /USB adapter ?
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20th October 2006, 01:15	#3 (permalink)
*jradomski* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Optima rEvo Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: "Da" Bronx Posts: 3,113	Re: HSE dive computer and serial/USB adapter for notebook Quote: (Originally Posted by Claudio) I have written to Gene Melton at least three times, but il has not answered to me. There is someone that has connected the dive HSE computer with a notebook, using some Serial /USB adapter ? Yes it does work (I have used it on my HP laptop) , I have found that the keyspan usb - rs232 adapters seem to work with the greatest range of devices, many of the adapters don't simulate some of the low level hardware interrupt stuff.. The HSE computers don't seem to be very picky.. Also be aware that many of the adapters try to use com5 to com8 which alot of software does not like.. The keyspan stuff allows you to set it to any com port.. Also be aware that most of the better adapters allow multiple device settings, and that its recognizzed as a different device for each USB port you plug it into.. So if you set everything up for say a USB port on the front left of yopur computer, if you plugged it into a port on the back, none of your old settings are valid as its seen as a new device. If you look on the HS site, a USB interface is a suggested solution for communication issues with certain laptop computers that dont put out the proper voltages on the rs232 ports.. __________________ Joe Radomski CCR Trimix Instructor Trainer ANDI Instructor Trainer Director #10 All posts are personal opinions and DO NOT reflect any affiliated agency unless specifically stated.
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E-man On the loop! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Optima Other Rebreather/s: Titan Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Eastern Coast ;) Posts: 212	Re: HSE dive computer and serial/USB adapter for notebook I've heard on other applications usb/rs232 convertors have been hit or miss depending on the equip and usb/rs232 manufacturer
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21st October 2006, 01:36	#5 (permalink)
*jradomski* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Optima rEvo Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: "Da" Bronx Posts: 3,113	Re: HSE dive computer and serial/USB adapter for notebook Quote: (Originally Posted by E-man) I've heard on other applications usb/rs232 convertors have been hit or miss depending on the equip and usb/rs232 manufacturer Yup as I stated earlier.. most are designed for simple communications.. get one of the keyspan converters.. almost all of their units do full rs232 emulation.. __________________ Joe Radomski CCR Trimix Instructor Trainer ANDI Instructor Trainer Director #10 All posts are personal opinions and DO NOT reflect any affiliated agency unless specifically stated.
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