VR3 USB/IR pc link help needed

CCRDVR · 15th September 2006, 16:51

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

**Dinspiration** · 15th September 2006, 18:05

Hello

I had the same problem with a usb-to-serial converter. The wizard does not recognize the assigned com port. There is a simple workaround for this:

1. Open the VRFIRM.dat file which is located in the ProDive directory.
2. Enter the firmware of your VR3 (E.g. V5.03a,2)
3. Save the file
4. Change the ProDive Options to the assigned com port
5. Try to download the dives

This problem is also listed on the Delta P Homepage:

VR3 Dive computer
FAQ#10 I am using the new USB Infra Red link and the Wizard is not completing its sequence.

Kind regards

DINspiration

CCRDVR · 16th September 2006, 00:18

I finally got it to work! 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 ir link running on com 1, I tried running the link and it worked!! YEEHAW!!!
The real test will be successfully downloading some dives.

Aloha,
CCRDVR

CCRDVR · 16th September 2006, 00:47

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dinspiration)

Hello

I had the same problem with a usb-to-serial converter. The wizard does not recognize the assigned com port. There is a simple workaround for this:

1. Open the VRFIRM.dat file which is located in the ProDive directory.
2. Enter the firmware of your VR3 (E.g. V5.03a,2)
3. Save the file
4. Change the ProDive Options to the assigned com port
5. Try to download the dives

This problem is also listed on the Delta P Homepage:

VR3 Dive computer
FAQ#10 I am using the new USB Infra Red link and the Wizard is not completing its sequence.

Kind regards

DINspiration

It wasn't even getting that far. Immediately upon starting the wizard, I would get a pop up telling me that com port 3 doesn't exist. I finally managed to figure outr the problem. Thanks to alll for their help.
Aloha,
CCRDVR

15th September 2006, 16:51	#1 (permalink)
CCRDVR New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Annapolis, Maryland Posts: 77	VR3 USB/IR pc link help needed 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, 18:05	#2 (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 USB/IR pc link help needed Hello I had the same problem with a usb-to-serial converter. The wizard does not recognize the assigned com port. There is a simple workaround for this: 1. Open the VRFIRM.dat file which is located in the ProDive directory. 2. Enter the firmware of your VR3 (E.g. V5.03a,2) 3. Save the file 4. Change the ProDive Options to the assigned com port 5. Try to download the dives This problem is also listed on the Delta P Homepage: VR3 Dive computer FAQ#10 I am using the new USB Infra Red link and the Wizard is not completing its sequence. Kind regards DINspiration
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16th September 2006, 00:18	#3 (permalink)
CCRDVR New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Annapolis, Maryland Posts: 77	Re: VR3 USB/IR pc link help needed I finally got it to work! 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 ir link running on com 1, I tried running the link and it worked!! YEEHAW!!! The real test will be successfully downloading some dives. Aloha, CCRDVR
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16th September 2006, 00:47	#4 (permalink)
CCRDVR New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Annapolis, Maryland Posts: 77	Re: VR3 USB/IR pc link help needed Quote: (Originally Posted by Dinspiration) Hello I had the same problem with a usb-to-serial converter. The wizard does not recognize the assigned com port. There is a simple workaround for this: 1. Open the VRFIRM.dat file which is located in the ProDive directory. 2. Enter the firmware of your VR3 (E.g. V5.03a,2) 3. Save the file 4. Change the ProDive Options to the assigned com port 5. Try to download the dives This problem is also listed on the Delta P Homepage: VR3 Dive computer FAQ#10 I am using the new USB Infra Red link and the Wizard is not completing its sequence. Kind regards DINspiration It wasn't even getting that far. Immediately upon starting the wizard, I would get a pop up telling me that com port 3 doesn't exist. I finally managed to figure outr the problem. Thanks to alll for their help. Aloha, CCRDVR
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