VR3 PC-Link Problem

CCRDVR · 15th September 2006, 16:39

I just recieved the USB/IR pc link for my VR3 and installed the activation pin and required software. When I run the Prodive VR3 wizard, I get a pop up telling me that com port does not exist. The WinXP Device Manager shows that the CP2101 USB to UART Bridge Controller was assigned to com 3. I would appreciate suggestions on getting the PC link working.
Thanks, CCRDVR

Fort Collins Bob · 15th September 2006, 19:00

Quote: (Originally Posted by CCRDVR)

I just recieved the USB/IR pc link for my VR3 and installed the activation pin and required software. When I run the Prodive VR3 wizard, I get a pop up telling me that com port does not exist. The WinXP Device Manager shows that the CP2101 USB to UART Bridge Controller was assigned to com 3. I would appreciate suggestions on getting the PC link working.
Thanks, CCRDVR

Make sure you dont have any other software using the USB port... like PDA
software .. etc.

Check the running services on the machine for something that might be running or monitoring the port.

bob

mbelair · 15th September 2006, 21:52

Quote: (Originally Posted by CCRDVR)

I just recieved the USB/IR pc link for my VR3 and installed the activation pin and required software. When I run the Prodive VR3 wizard, I get a pop up telling me that com port does not exist. The WinXP Device Manager shows that the CP2101 USB to UART Bridge Controller was assigned to com 3. I would appreciate suggestions on getting the PC link working.
Thanks, CCRDVR

Have you modified your vrfirm.dat file to reflect the software version in your computer.

eg my version is V5.03aC

and vrfirm.dat reads

Quote:

//VR Firmware to DDL version mapping
//Auto-created on 05/22/2006 21:07:51
V5.03a,2

You'll find it in program files/Prodive and edit it using notepad.

**Dinspiration** · 15th September 2006, 22:05

Hello

Entered the question two times. Here is my answer:

http://www.rebreatherworld.com/rebre...?highlight=vr3

CCRDVR · 16th September 2006, 02:45

Firstly, forgive me for posting this question twice... After a good bit of brain storming, hair pulling and gnashing of teeth, I was able to get it to work. Here is what worked for me;
I had to remove both the Prodive software and the CP2101 USB to UART Bridge Controller. After rebooting I re-installed the CP2101 USB to UART Bridge Controller and forced it to com 1. After rebooting again, I installed the prodive software followed by another reboot. Now with the CP2101 USB to UART Bridge running on com 1, I tried running the VR wizard and it worked!!

The real test will be successfully downloading some dives.
Thank you for your inputs and assistance with this problem.
Aloha,
CCRDVR

15th September 2006, 16:39	#1 (permalink)
CCRDVR New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Annapolis, Maryland Posts: 77	VR3 PC-Link Problem I just recieved the USB/IR pc link for my VR3 and installed the activation pin and required software. When I run the Prodive VR3 wizard, I get a pop up telling me that com port does not exist. The WinXP Device Manager shows that the CP2101 USB to UART Bridge Controller was assigned to com 3. I would appreciate suggestions on getting the PC link working. Thanks, CCRDVR
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15th September 2006, 19:00	#2 (permalink)
Fort Collins Bob Always Learning. Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fort Collins Colorado Posts: 112	Re: VR3 PC-Link Problem Quote: (Originally Posted by CCRDVR) I just recieved the USB/IR pc link for my VR3 and installed the activation pin and required software. When I run the Prodive VR3 wizard, I get a pop up telling me that com port does not exist. The WinXP Device Manager shows that the CP2101 USB to UART Bridge Controller was assigned to com 3. I would appreciate suggestions on getting the PC link working. Thanks, CCRDVR Make sure you dont have any other software using the USB port... like PDA software .. etc. Check the running services on the machine for something that might be running or monitoring the port. bob __________________ Best Regards all ------------------------------------------- Bob Fridell Ouroboros #46 Fort Collins, Colorado
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15th September 2006, 21:52	#3 (permalink)
mbelair RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Montreal Posts: 83	Re: VR3 PC-Link Problem Quote: (Originally Posted by CCRDVR) I just recieved the USB/IR pc link for my VR3 and installed the activation pin and required software. When I run the Prodive VR3 wizard, I get a pop up telling me that com port does not exist. The WinXP Device Manager shows that the CP2101 USB to UART Bridge Controller was assigned to com 3. I would appreciate suggestions on getting the PC link working. Thanks, CCRDVR Have you modified your vrfirm.dat file to reflect the software version in your computer. eg my version is V5.03aC and vrfirm.dat reads Quote: //VR Firmware to DDL version mapping //Auto-created on 05/22/2006 21:07:51 V5.03a,2 You'll find it in program files/Prodive and edit it using notepad. __________________ Marc Last edited by mbelair : 15th September 2006 at 21:57.
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15th September 2006, 22:05	#4 (permalink)
Dinspiration Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other CCR Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Switzerland Posts: 234	Re: VR3 PC-Link Problem Hello Entered the question two times. Here is my answer: http://www.rebreatherworld.com/rebre...?highlight=vr3
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16th September 2006, 02:45	#5 (permalink)
CCRDVR New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Annapolis, Maryland Posts: 77	Re: VR3 PC-Link Problem Firstly, forgive me for posting this question twice... After a good bit of brain storming, hair pulling and gnashing of teeth, I was able to get it to work. Here is what worked for me; I had to remove both the Prodive software and the CP2101 USB to UART Bridge Controller. After rebooting I re-installed the CP2101 USB to UART Bridge Controller and forced it to com 1. After rebooting again, I installed the prodive software followed by another reboot. Now with the CP2101 USB to UART Bridge running on com 1, I tried running the VR wizard and it worked!! The real test will be successfully downloading some dives. Thank you for your inputs and assistance with this problem. Aloha, CCRDVR Last edited by CCRDVR : 16th September 2006 at 14:52. Reason: spelling
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