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Colibri V3 connections
I have a Colibri logger version 3. I haven't used it in several years
and I'd like to use it as a backup logger but have not been able to get it to communicate with my PC. The manual describes the connection as easy and automatic, however, using the 9 pin D plug serial cable (no USB avail on this version) using comm port 1 on the PC, the LX utility only shows comm port 3. I tried to change this to 1 but couldn't figure it out. The Colibri is connected to battery power and is on. It would seem that the computer doesn't recognize the logger. Any suggestions would be appreciated. It'd be nice to not have to invest in a new logger. Also, if anyone is familiar with the wiring of the Colibri, I have used it simply as a backup to a 12v battery, splicing terminals to the + and - . The Colibri manual has the wiring description and identifies the Rx (receive) and Tx (NMEA output) wires that would be used to attach to a PDA connector. In my case, a Compaq 1550. My question is: would these two wires include the 5 volt power to the PDA? Or would I have to also splice off the 12 power supply to power the PDA. I don't think the 1550 could accept the 12v? Any help with this would be appreciated also. Steve Vihlen SV |
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Hi Steve,
The Colibri can't provide 5V power for a PDA. All PDAs require 5V power. You'll need an external power supply for powering the PDA. I sell the Goddard PS-5a for that purpose. I also sell all the cables for connecting the Colibri to the PS-5a and the PS-5a to the PDA. Are you using a USB to serial converter, or does your PC have an actual 9-pin serial port? If you are using a USB to serial adapter, then make sure you know what comm port it is using. You can find that by going to the Control Panel Device Manager Ports (COM & LPT) while the USB adapter is connected and working. I imagine that the problem is a comm port issue. Or perhaps the USB to serial adapter you are using is cheap and doesn't work. I've seen some very poor USB to serial adapters. I sell and recommend the Keyspan USA-19HS adapter. http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/keyspan.htm Give me a call sometime and I can probably help you get the connection working if the tips above don't help. Best Regards, Paul Remde Cumulus Soaring, Inc. "Steve" wrote in message ... I have a Colibri logger version 3. I haven't used it in several years and I'd like to use it as a backup logger but have not been able to get it to communicate with my PC. The manual describes the connection as easy and automatic, however, using the 9 pin D plug serial cable (no USB avail on this version) using comm port 1 on the PC, the LX utility only shows comm port 3. I tried to change this to 1 but couldn't figure it out. The Colibri is connected to battery power and is on. It would seem that the computer doesn't recognize the logger. Any suggestions would be appreciated. It'd be nice to not have to invest in a new logger. Also, if anyone is familiar with the wiring of the Colibri, I have used it simply as a backup to a 12v battery, splicing terminals to the + and - . The Colibri manual has the wiring description and identifies the Rx (receive) and Tx (NMEA output) wires that would be used to attach to a PDA connector. In my case, a Compaq 1550. My question is: would these two wires include the 5 volt power to the PDA? Or would I have to also splice off the 12 power supply to power the PDA. I don't think the 1550 could accept the 12v? Any help with this would be appreciated also. Steve Vihlen SV |
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simple and efficient way to do this is with the IMI power
converter.....pretty much a simple plug in for colibri, PDA or any other connections with several cable options (I have al types here) please see my page http://wingsandwheels.com/seeyou_oud...hce_pdapna.htm and IMI page http://www.imi-gliding.com/en/ipaq-p...atransfer.html all in stock if you want this thanks tim Please visit the Wings & Wheels website at www.wingsandwheels.com "Steve" wrote in message ... I have a Colibri logger version 3. I haven't used it in several years and I'd like to use it as a backup logger but have not been able to get it to communicate with my PC. The manual describes the connection as easy and automatic, however, using the 9 pin D plug serial cable (no USB avail on this version) using comm port 1 on the PC, the LX utility only shows comm port 3. I tried to change this to 1 but couldn't figure it out. The Colibri is connected to battery power and is on. It would seem that the computer doesn't recognize the logger. Any suggestions would be appreciated. It'd be nice to not have to invest in a new logger. Also, if anyone is familiar with the wiring of the Colibri, I have used it simply as a backup to a 12v battery, splicing terminals to the + and - . The Colibri manual has the wiring description and identifies the Rx (receive) and Tx (NMEA output) wires that would be used to attach to a PDA connector. In my case, a Compaq 1550. My question is: would these two wires include the 5 volt power to the PDA? Or would I have to also splice off the 12 power supply to power the PDA. I don't think the 1550 could accept the 12v? Any help with this would be appreciated also. Steve Vihlen SV __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 6878 (20120212) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 6878 (20120212) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com |
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Colibri V3 connections
If your PC has MS ActiveSynch running then that will probably interfere
with serial communications. Run msconfig go to the "Startup" tab find an entry that looks something like "wcecomm" and clear the check box. Exit msconfig Reboot PC *should* talk to Colibri using the LXe utility (available from LX Navigation if you didn't get it with your Colibri) Colibri - PC communications run at 19200 baud Regards Kevin At 18:22 12 February 2012, Tim Mara wrote: simple and efficient way to do this is with the IMI power converter.....pretty much a simple plug in for colibri, PDA or any other connections with several cable options (I have al types here) please see my page http://wingsandwheels.com/seeyou_oud...hce_pdapna.htm and IMI page http://www.imi-gliding.com/en/ipaq-p...atransfer.html all in stock if you want this thanks tim Please visit the Wings & Wheels website at www.wingsandwheels.com "Steve" wrote in message ... I have a Colibri logger version 3. I haven't used it in several years and I'd like to use it as a backup logger but have not been able to get it to communicate with my PC. The manual describes the connection as easy and automatic, however, using the 9 pin D plug serial cable (no USB avail on this version) using comm port 1 on the PC, the LX utility only shows comm port 3. I tried to change this to 1 but couldn't figure it out. The Colibri is connected to battery power and is on. It would seem that the computer doesn't recognize the logger. Any suggestions would be appreciated. It'd be nice to not have to invest in a new logger. Also, if anyone is familiar with the wiring of the Colibri, I have used it simply as a backup to a 12v battery, splicing terminals to the + and - . The Colibri manual has the wiring description and identifies the Rx (receive) and Tx (NMEA output) wires that would be used to attach to a PDA connector. In my case, a Compaq 1550. My question is: would these two wires include the 5 volt power to the PDA? Or would I have to also splice off the 12 power supply to power the PDA. I don't think the 1550 could accept the 12v? Any help with this would be appreciated also. Steve Vihlen SV __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 6878 (20120212) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 6878 (20120212) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com |
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