USB RS232 serial adapter for Zoop

[DivingDiana]

I have an older Suunto Zoop with a serial RS232 connector, I would like to connect it to my PC, the problem is that my PC doesn't have a serial connector port. I was wondering if I can use a usb to serial adapter cable to connect it to my computer?

 

[WB2GLP]

Does the older software load on your machine? I'm assuming the older software requires you to specify a COM port for the connection. USB to serial adapter should come with its own drivers to create a COM port. You may need to tweak the COM port settings so the Zoop software recognizes it, but i doubt it. I've used them in the past for POS applications with very little difficulty. Don't see why it wouldn't work for your purpose.

 

[DivingDiana]

Thank you for the information. The software does load on my computer (its an older computer). I will order an adapter cable and give it a try and let you know how it goes.

 

[DivingDiana]

Just to follow up on this, I found this usb adapter and after tweaking settings of the adapter it has been working good so far.