Learn more in the below episode of The Automation Minute: So, if you're looking for a low cost USB to Serial adapter cable that will work with RSLinx's “Auto-Configure” feature, after my hands-on testing I feel very comfortable recommending the Tripp Lite Keyspan USA-19HS . The result: It not only found my MicroLogix 1000, it actually seemed to find it faster than the Allen-Bradley 9300-USBS:įor the final test, I used this adapter to download a program to my MicroLogix 1000 and went online, all without issue. I then opened RSLinx Classic Lite, added a DF1 driver, assigned it to Comm 4, and pressed the “Auto-Configure” button. With the cable driver installed and working, the next step was to test the cable out.įirst, I connected the Keyspan adapter to a 1761-CBL-PM02 which in turn was plugged into a MicroLogix 1000. Windows seamlessly installed the hardware driver, and as can be seen below it was assigned to Comm 4: Once the software install finished, I plugged the adapter into my laptop. So I inserted the CD into my laptop running Window 7 64 bit, and the software installation was friendly, quick and un-eventful: Inside the package you'll find a driver CD with the notice that you need to install the software on the CD before you plug in your Keyspan adapter. The back of the package shows the included USB cable, and also includes the claim that this USB to Serial adapter is the “world's best.” Keyspan USA-19HS: The World's Best USB to Serial adapter?Īfter doing some research, I decided upon the Tripp Lite Keyspan USA-19HS which I ordered from Amazon for $30.Īs can be seen below, it comes in an “easy to open” clear plastic clamshell package with the adapter itself front and center: Note: For a low cost version of the 1761-CBL-PM02 see this article As you may know, last year I began a Kickstarter project to create a low cost Micro PLC Training DVD.Īs part of that effort, I was searching for a low cost USB to Serial adapter that individuals could buy which would also work with RSLinx's “Auto-Configure” feature.

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