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I do not have a free serial port on my computer, what can I do?
Problem
On some PC's or Notebooks you will find that there is not a free serial port to connect your Spirometer to.
Solution
You may purchase a USB serial adaptor from Micro Medical, please contact sales for more details.
Alternatively, you can purchase a USB PDA Adaptor manufactured by Belkin
Advantages
- Converts a serial cradle to use USB ports on the desktop
- Plug-and-Play simplicity: The DB9 serial port of the built-in device cable connects to the PDA and the USB connector connects to the computer
- Belkin Lifetime Warranty
Features
- Compatible with PalmT series handheld's and Windows® CE devices
- 12 Mbps transfer rates
- LED monitoring of data-transfer activity
- Includes installation software for Windows® 98, Me, 2000, XP, and Mac® OS 8.6 or higher
Please be aware that not all USB converters are suitable for use with Micro Medical spirometers. The USB adaptor we sell and the Belkin adaptor have both been tested and verified for this purpose.