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My new notebook computer does not have a RS232 port on it only USB. Can I use a USB to RS232 converter so that I can continue to use my RS232 VIATOR HART Interface?

April 26, 2017Computer Continue converter Hart notebook port rs232 USB viator

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My new notebook computer does not have a RS232 port on it only USB. Can I use a USB to RS232 converter so that I can continue to use my RS232 VIATOR HART Interface?

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Commercially available USB to RS-232 adapters typically do not meet the HART protocols strict timing requirements and generally don’t control the hardware handshake lines as required for HART communications.