ACII - Parallel to Serial connection

[ksarauer]

Is it possible to control the ACII with a parallel conection by getting a parallel to serial converter?

 

[Frogbone]

Kevin,

I don't think a parallel port can be used. Do you have a USB port available ? If so you can use a USB to Serial converter.

 

[Carlos]

Last time I checked, Aquanotes looked at the Com ports to control. The only thing you can change in Aquanotes, when using ACII is the com port.

If you have software that can redirect a com port to the LPT1 port (printer port) then you should be able to do it.

Some people currently redirect a com port to an IP address to control the ACII via wireless ethernet port.

I would agree with Kevin. Why would you want to monopolize your LPT1 with the AquaController.? You are better off using the USB or Ethernet converter.

Check this website:

http://industrialethernet.com/index.html

HTH,

Carlos

 

[ksarauer]

Kevin,

I don't think a parallel port can be used. Do you have a USB port available ? If so you can use a USB to Serial converter.

I do have a USB port available. Any particular usb to serial converter to use?

 

[ksarauer]

And, just to verify, will it be possible to control the ACII through the USB to Serial (to ACII)

Thanks, Kevin

 

[ksarauer]

(adding on again....)

It really dosn't matter to me if I use a USB or Parallel port, I will be using a dedicated computer connected to the ACII, and it does not have a serial port.

I do like the idea of the serial to wireless idea, but it's a little more than I want to spend.

 

[Frogbone]

Here you go Kevin:

http://search.ebay.com/search/searc...om=R8&satitle=usb+serial+converter&category0=

 

[ksarauer]

Thanks Frogbone!

PS: I'll give you a call when I get my ACII back!

Kevin