User's Manual

MODEL 2130 MARKER BEACON
8-12 Rev. A April, 2005
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8.8 USB-Serial Driver Installation
The PMDT interface on the 2130 MB RMS CCA is implemented using USB-Serial converter circuitry, based on the FTDI
FT232BM IC. When the navaid is powered up, and the USB cable is connected to the PMDT computer, Windows should
automatically detect the new USB device and install the appropriate driver, activating the new COM port.
In the event that the driver isn’t automatically installed, the following procedure should be used.
a. Locate the FTDI USB Driver. The driver is typically copied to the same directory that the PMDT.EXE file is
located (ie. C:\Program Files\SELEX SI\PMDT\FTDI USB Driver\*.*. Alternatively, the driver can be downloaded
from FTDI’s website: www.FTDIChip.com. Note that only the VCP type of driver for the FT232BM device should
be used.
b. When Windows detects the new USB device and prompts for the proper driver, select “Install from a list or
specific location” option and press Next.
c. Select only the “Include this location in the search” option and browse to locate the folder containing the driver
(See step #1 above). Then press Next to install the driver.