The document provides instructions on programming, installing, and reassigning ports for various USB-COM modules from Hatteland Technology. It includes details on module types, COM port number assignment procedures, and configuration updates, emphasizing the importance of using unique identification numbers to avoid conflicts. Additionally, it outlines the requirements for driver installation and offers a programming table reference for different module configurations.
The document provides instructions on programming, installing, and reassigning ports for various USB-COM modules from Hatteland Technology. It includes details on module types, COM port number assignment procedures, and configuration updates, emphasizing the importance of using unique identification numbers to avoid conflicts. Additionally, it outlines the requirements for driver installation and offers a programming table reference for different module configurations.
The document provides instructions on programming, installing, and reassigning ports for various USB-COM modules from Hatteland Technology. It includes details on module types, COM port number assignment procedures, and configuration updates, emphasizing the importance of using unique identification numbers to avoid conflicts. Additionally, it outlines the requirements for driver installation and offers a programming table reference for different module configurations.
The document provides instructions on programming, installing, and reassigning ports for various USB-COM modules from Hatteland Technology. It includes details on module types, COM port number assignment procedures, and configuration updates, emphasizing the importance of using unique identification numbers to avoid conflicts. Additionally, it outlines the requirements for driver installation and offers a programming table reference for different module configurations.
USB-COM Module How to Program, Install and Reassign Ports
This procedure is valid for:
USB to 4xRS422/RS485 NMEA Module Gen.1. Isolated.
Internal, preinstalled: PCA100293-1 External, in case: HT 00262 OPT-A1 HW00 External, open frame: HT 00267 OPT-A1
USB to 4xRS422/RS485 NMEA Module Gen.2 Isolated.
Internal, preinstalled: PCA200828-1 External, in case: HT 00262 OPT-A1 HW01
USB to 4xRS232 Module. Non-isolated.
Internal, preinstalled: PCA100294-1 External, in case: HT 00263 OPT-A1
USB to 2xRS232 Module. Isolated.
Internal, preinstalled: PCA100309-1
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INDEX INDEX .................................................................................................................................................. 2 Revision History .................................................................................................................................... 2 1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 3 2 COM Port Number Assignment ........................................................................................................ 4 2.1 Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 4 2.2 Procedure .............................................................................................................................. 4 3 Update USB-COM Module configuration ........................................................................................... 5 3.1 Verify USB-COM serial and port numbers .................................................................................. 5 3.2 Program USB-COM module ...................................................................................................... 5 4 Programming table reference ......................................................................................................... 6 4.1 USB to 4xRS422/RS485 NMEA Module Gen.1. Isolated. .............................................................. 7 4.2 USB to 4xRS422/RS485 NMEA Module Gen.2. Isolated. .............................................................. 8 4.3 USB to 4xRS232 Module. Non-isolated. ..................................................................................... 9 4.4 USB to 2xRS232 Module. Isolated........................................................................................... 10
Revision History Created Approved
Rev Date By Date By Description
01a 2015.09.18 Gunnar First draft.
Myklebust 01b 2015.12.11 Update introduction to clarify. Add A70M, NM10 and GM45 to overview.
2a 2019.09.06 Gunnar Updated overview.
Myklebust Updated template and references from Hatteland Display to Hatteland Technology.
2b 2019.12.31 Gunnar Added ApolloL, ApolloS, Q170 and B30 platforms.
Myklebust Added NMEA Gen 2 and 2xRS232i modules
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1 Introduction 4xRS232, 2xRS232i and 4xRS422/RS485 USB COM Modules from Hatteland Technology are programmed with a fixed identification number (serial number).
The advantage of using fixed ID is that the system will always recognize the module and remember the last COM port numbers and settings. We can then freely reconnect the module to a different USB connector, or replace a faulty module, without having to reconfigure the com port settings.
The downside is that if two modules with same preconfigured ID number is connected to same unit, there will be a conflict that may cause boot issues or other symptoms.
Preinstalled modules will get serial and fixed COM port number according to Hatteland Technology predefined settings. If the operating system was not provided by Hatteland Technology, it’s up to the customer to setup and re-assign the COM ports if needed.
External modules will, by default, be delivered programmed as External #1. If you wish to connect several modules to the same unit you need to program the additional modules as External #2, #3 etc. We recommend that you mark the reprogrammed modules with the corresponding numbers to avoid mix-up.
A customer pack, USB-COM_Pack, with update tool and configuration files is available on Hatteland Technology website:
All tools and scripts referenced in this document is included in this pack. Please note that some of the scripts requires elevated Administrator rights to function properly.
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2 COM Port Number Assignment
To ensure that COM port number is always assigned to the same physical output, we recommend locking it to a specific serial in the main system/backup image.
COM port number will then stay the same, for each defined module, even after moving to a different USB slot or replacing the module,
2.1 Requirements • Driver must be installed. o Run the script USB-COM_Install.vbs, from USB-COM_Pack, for automated driver install. ▪ Need to be logged in as Administrator for script to work properly. o Drivers can be added manually in Device Manager by pointing to the driver folder. o Latest driver is available via Windows Update in recent OS versions. • USB-COM module must be programmed. o Refer to chapter 3 for procedure and chapter 4 for programming table. o Make sure to use correct config! RS232 and RS422/485 config must not be swapped.
2.2 Procedure • Method 1: Device Manager. o Open Device Manager (Press Win Key + R to get up Run window, then type devmgmt.msc) ▪ COM module must be connected while you are doing this. ▪ Do not assign to a reserved port unless you are positive it is not in use. o For each port you want to reassign: ▪ Right click and select Properties ▪ Select Port Settings – Advanced… ▪ Set new port in “COM Port Number” drop down list.
• Method 2: ReAssignCOMPortNumb.exe tool.
o This tool can be used to change port number. You can only reassign to a free port. If you need to force assignment to a reserved port you need to use Method 1.
Verify that the new com port assignment is OK. Refer to chapter 3.1 for procedure.
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3 Update USB-COM Module configuration
3.1 Verify USB-COM serial and port numbers Run the script USB-COM_Present.vbs to scan and list serial and port for currently installed COM modules.
Output example: FTDIBUS\VID_0403+PID_6011+12345A\0000 : USB Serial Port (COM3) FTDIBUS\VID_0403+PID_6011+12345B\0000 : USB Serial Port (COM4) FTDIBUS\VID_0403+PID_6011+12345C\0000 : USB Serial Port (COM5) FTDIBUS\VID_0403+PID_6011+12345D\0000 : USB Serial Port (COM6)
The numbers in bold text shows the current serials. The assigned COM port is listed to the right.
If youcan’t run the script, you can check manually in Device Manager: - Open Device Manager - Locate USB-COM ports and open properties - Go to Details tab - Open the dropdown list: o Win 7/8/10: Select “Device Instance Path” o Win XP: Select “Device Instance Id” - You should now see the full port ID including current serial.
3.2 Program USB-COM module
If the module is not programmed with correct configuration file/serial, please follow this procedure.
Config update procedure:
1. Connect the COM Module to the workstation. a. We recommend using a dedicated workstation and program one module at a time. b. If several modules are connected, the MProg tool will load selected config to all and increase the serial number by one for each module. c. NOTE: if you use a unit with internal COM module installed from factory, the internal module will be reprogrammed as well! 2. Start MProg 3.5 tool 3. Scan for devices. Device -> Scan (Ctrl+C) 4. Load correct template. File -> Open (Ctrl+O) a. Refer to overview in Chapter 4 for correct template. 5. Program card. Device -> Program (Ctrl+P) 6. Press the Cycle Device button (upper right corner) and close MProg tool, or reboot the unit, to load the new device settings. 7. Verify that the module was updated correctly. Ref. chapter 3.1. 8. For external modules we recommend adding a label (EXT #1, #2, #3, #4) to be able to separate them if you ever need to connect more than one module to same unit.
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4 Programming table reference
Please refer to the overview below to find correct configuration file for your setup.
Factory image provided with these systems should follow this standard.
The COM port assignment may reset for modules that are not present during SysPrep or First Boot Setup. You may then need to re-assign the COM ports according to this standard or your own preferences.
Abbreviations: NA = Not Available. This is normally due to physical limitations of how many cards can be mounted. ND = Not Defined. Meaning COM is not preassigned/locked to the card serial in standard factory image.
Series: Q87: HT C02 and HT 221 computers. QM57: HT B22 computer and Series X MMC Gen. 1. Panel sizes: 12/15/17/19/24/26”. NM10: Series X MMC Gen. 1, Atom CPU. Panel sizes: 8/13” GM45: Series X MMC Gen. 1, Core 2 Duo CPU. Panel size: 13” Q170: Series X MMC Gen. 2, Skylake and Kaby Lake. Panel sizes: 19/24/26/27” Q170 models with Celeron and i5 CPU = Skylake Q170 models with i7 CPU = Kaby Lake B30: Compact fanless computer series based on Skylake-U. ApoS: Series X MMC Gen. 2, x5-E3930 Atom CPU. Panel sizes: 8/13” ApoL: Series E MMC, x7-E3950 Atom CPU. Panel sizes: 16/21/24/27”
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4.1 USB to 4xRS422/RS485 NMEA Module Gen.1. Isolated.
COM # assigned Module Config Serial # Q87 QM57 A70M NM10 GM45 Q170 B30 ApoS ApoL Internal #1 RS485_NMEA_V1_BANK1.EPT 12345A-D 41-44 3-6 4-7 8” NA ND 6-9 11-14 7-10 7-10 13” ND Internal #2 RS485_NMEA_V1_BANK2.EPT 12346A-D 45-48 9-12 NA NA NA 10-13 15-18 NA 11-14 Internal #3 RS485_NMEA_V1_BANK3.EPT 12347A-D 49-52 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Internal #4 RS485_NMEA_V1_BANK4.EPT 12348A-D 53-56 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
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4.2 USB to 4xRS422/RS485 NMEA Module Gen.2. Isolated.
Internal: PCA200828-1 External, in case: HT 00262 OPT-A1 HW01
HW ID: FTDIBUS\VID_0403+PID_6011+
COM # assigned Module Config Serial # Q87 Q170 B30 ApoS ApoL Internal #1 RS485_NMEA_V2_BANK1.EPT 12345A-D 41-44 6-9 11-14 7-10 7-10 Internal #2 RS485_NMEA_V2_BANK2.EPT 12346A-D 45-48 10-13 15-18 NA 11-14 Internal #3 RS485_NMEA_V2_BANK3.EPT 12347A-D 49-52 NA NA NA NA Internal #4 RS485_NMEA_V2_BANK4.EPT 12348A-D 53-56 NA NA NA NA
COM number for external modules are not preassigned/locked in factory image. For custom models with customer image, COM numbers can be preassigned according to customers preferences.
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4.3 USB to 4xRS232 Module. Non-isolated.
Internal: PCA100294-1 External: HT 00263 OPT-A1
HW ID: FTDIBUS\VID_0403+PID_6011+
COM # assigned Module Config Serial # Q87 QM57 A70M NM10 GM45 Q170 Internal #1 RS232-V1-INT-BANK1.EPT 23201A-D 21-24 ND ND 8” NA ND 21-24 13” ND Internal #2 RS232-V1-INT-BANK2.EPT 23202A-D 25-28 ND NA NA NA 25-28 Internal #3 RS232-V1-INT-BANK3.EPT 23203A-D NA NA NA NA NA NA Internal #4 RS232-V1-INT-BANK4.EPT 23204A-D NA NA NA NA NA NA
