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PL2303 USB Driver Installation (HH2)

This document provides installation instructions for a Prolific PL-2303 USB driver for a USB to RS-232 adapter cable. It outlines uninstalling any existing USB serial adapter drivers, downloading and running the PL2303 driver installer, plugging in the adapter cable, and identifying the COM port assigned to the new driver. It also describes how to change the COM port assignment if needed and set the correct port number in software.

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PL2303 USB Driver Installation (HH2)

This document provides installation instructions for a Prolific PL-2303 USB driver for a USB to RS-232 adapter cable. It outlines uninstalling any existing USB serial adapter drivers, downloading and running the PL2303 driver installer, plugging in the adapter cable, and identifying the COM port assigned to the new driver. It also describes how to change the COM port assignment if needed and set the correct port number in software.

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41 Vine Street Magill SA 5072
Phone: 08 8332 9044 Fax: 08 8332 9577
[email protected] www.mea.com.au
Installation Notes for Prolifc PL-2303 USB Driver for
USB - RS232 Adaptor Cable
1. Uninstall Existing USB-Serial Adaptor Drivers
Uninstall any existing USB-RS232 drivers before installing the PL2303 driver. Plug your adaptor cable into the appropriate
USB port. Navigate to your Device Manager, and open the Ports list:
Windows XP
The path is:
Start Control Panel System (you might need to set your Control Panel to Classic View) Hardware Device
Manager Ports (COM & LPT).
Vista and Windows 7
The path is:
Start Control Panel Device Manager (you might need to set your Control Panel to Classic View) Ports (COM &
LPT)
Once you have opened your Ports list, highlight the driver you want to uninstall, right-click and select Properties.
Disconnect your adaptor cable. Do not reconnect your cable until directed to do so in section 4.
Fig. 1. Open the Driver tab and select Uninstall. Follow the
prompts to complete uninstallation of your existing driver.
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2. Download the PL2303 USB Driver Installer
If you havent done so already, open your web browser and go to http://www.mea.com.au/upload/NEW_
DOWNLOADS/PL2303_Prolific_DriverInstaller_v1210_0.exe
Click on the Prolifc PL2303 USB to RS232 Adapter Driver link.
Fig. 2. Depending on your Web Browser and preferences, you
may see a screen like this. Choose Save File to begin
downloading. If given the option to Run, choose Run.
Fig. 3. If you saved the fle, navigate to your save location
and select the fle PL2303_Prolifc_DriverInstaller_
v1210.exe from the list and double left-click.
Fig. 4. Choose to Run the fle.
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3. Run the InstallShield Wizard
Fig. 5. Choose Next to run the InstallShield Wizard.
Fig. 6. Choose Finish to close the InstallShield Wizard.
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4. Plug the Cable Into a USB Port
Do not use a USB hub.
5. Find Out Which Communications Port the Operating
System Has Assigned to the USB Driver
Windows XP
The path is:
Start Control Panel System (you might need to set your Control Panel to Classic View) Hardware Device
Manager Ports (COM & LPT)
Vista and Windows 7
The path is:
Start Control Panel Device Manager (you might need to set your Control Panel to Classic View) Ports (COM &
LPT)
Fig. 1. The Found New
Hardware notice will
display in the system
tray.
Fig. 2. The USB driver has been assigned a
Com port.
Fig. 3. The newly installed USB drivers will appear on the Ports list as above.
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If you are happy with the port number assigned to your USB driver, proceed to step 6. Set the Port Number in Your
Software. If you want to change the port number assigned to your USB driver, proceed to step 5.1 Change the USB Driver
Port Number in Device Manager.
5.1. Change the USB Driver Port Number in Device Manager
Fig. 7. Right-click the USB driver on the Ports list and select
Properties.
Fig. 8. Open the Port Settings tab and select Advanced.
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Fig. 9. In the Advanced Settings window, activate the drop-down for COM Port Number You will be
presented with a list of ports. Click on an unused port to change the COM port for your USB
driver. Click OK to close the Advanced Settings, then the Properties Windows. Close the
Device Manager window then re-open it. Your USB driver should now be assigned to the
new port.
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6. Set the Port Number in Your Software
Open HH2Read. The path to select the Port number is:
Settings Serial Port
Ensure that the communications port select is the same as that in Device Manager.
Fig. 10. Make sure the Communications Port selected in your software is the same
as the port assigned in Device Manager.

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