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FAFNIR USB Adapter
Installation Guide
The FAFNIR USB Adapter is not allowed to be used inside potentially explosive
areas. Installation and use must be done outside the hazardous zone.
Version: 5
Edition: 2020-01
Art. No.: 350000
FAFNIR GmbH • Schnackenburgallee 149 c • 22525 Hamburg • Tel.: +49 / 40 / 39 82 07–0 • Fax: +49 / 40 / 390 63 39

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  • Page 1 Installation and use must be done outside the hazardous zone. Version: 5 Edition: 2020-01 Art. No.: 350000 FAFNIR GmbH • Schnackenburgallee 149 c • 22525 Hamburg • Tel.: +49 / 40 / 39 82 07–0 • Fax: +49 / 40 / 390 63 39...
  • Page 2 Blank page © Copyright: Reproduction and translation are permitted only with the written consent of the FAFNIR GmbH. The FAFNIR GmbH reserves the right to carry out product alterations without prior notice. Content...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Overview ....................1 Safety instructions ..................1 Scope of supply ..................1 Installation ....................2 FAFNIR USB Adapter with serial No. 210 and above ............2 4.1.1 Automatic driver installation......................2 FAFNIR USB Adapter with serial No. below 210 ..............3 4.2.1...
  • Page 4: Overview

    Overview The FAFNIR USB Adapter is a device for connecting FAFNIR probes to a Windows PC/Laptop. There are 3 Adapter versions available for the following probe types: VISY-Stick … FAFNIR USB Adapter (VISY-X), Art. No. 900040 • TORRIX C … / SC … FAFNIR USB Adapter (TORRIX), Art. No. 900185 •...
  • Page 5: Installation

    FAFNIR USB Adapter with serial No. 210 and above The FAFNIR USB Adapter of our latest generation is designed to be a Plug & Play device. For installation the PC or laptop must have access to the internet. Connect the FAFNIR USB Adapter to your PC or laptop and the required drivers for the Windows operating system will be installed automatically after a few minutes.
  • Page 6: Fafnir Usb Adapter With Serial No. Below 210

    Finally, the installation success will be displayed: FAFNIR USB Adapter with serial No. below 210 For FAFNIR USB Adapters with serial No. below 210, the required Windows drivers must be installed manually. Please contact info@fafnir.de and request the drivers for installation.
  • Page 7: Installation With Windows 8 (32/64 Bit)

    4.2.1 Installation with Windows 8 (32/64 bit) With Windows 8, the “Driver Signature Verification” must be disabled! Open the Windows Accessories tab with the key combination [Windows keyboard button] + [x] Start the Command Prompt with administrative rights by a right click on the Command Prompt and "Run as administrator"...
  • Page 8 The successful command will be displayed. To reactivate the “Driver Signature Verification” enter the command: "BCDEDIT –Set TESTSIGNING ON” and confirm with <Enter> The successful command will be displayed. Restart the computer For the driver installation follow the steps described with chapter: “Installation with Windows 7 (32/64 bit)”...
  • Page 9: Installation With Windows 7 (32/64 Bit)

    The Installation has to be done twice to install both drivers “FAFNIR USB Serial Converter” and “FAFNIR USB Adapter“. "Update Driver Software" by a right mouse click on the "FAFNIR USB Adapter" • "Update Driver Software" by a right mouse click on the "USB Serial Port" entry •...
  • Page 10 Select "Browse my computer for driver software • Enter the path of the files at your USB Stick • Page 7/12 Installation...
  • Page 11 After successful installation note the assigned COM port and click on "Close" • Repeat installation once again beginning with step (4) to install the second driver Check for the Com Port of the FAFNIR USB Adapter: Enter <devmgmt.msc> into the command prompt (Start -> Run …) •...
  • Page 12: Installation With Windows Xp

    “FAFNIR USB Serial Converter“ and the “FAFNIR USB Adapter“ Plug the FAFNIR USB Stick to the USB-Port of your PC/Laptop Plug the FAFNIR USB Adapter to the USB-Port of your PC/Laptop Hardware Wizard opens Install the FAFNIR USB Serial Converter: Select “No, not this time”...
  • Page 13 FAFNIR USB Serial Converter Select “Install from a list …” and click on “Next >”. • Select „Include this location in the search“ and choose the path of the USB Stick. • Click on “Next >”. Installation Page 10/12...
  • Page 14 Click on “Continue Anyway”. • Click on “Finish” when the installation of the FAFNIR USB Serial Converter is done. • Remove and reconnect the FAFNIR USB Stick and FAFNIR USB Adapter Again the Hardware-Wizard opens • Install the FAFNIR USB Adapter Software: A window opens asking you to install the FAFNIR USB Adapter Software.
  • Page 15 For installing repeat the same steps as described at last item (4). Check for the Com Port oft the FAFNIR USB Adapter: Start the Command Prompt (Start -> Run …) and enter <devmgmt.msc> • Note down the assigned Com Port (here COM3): •...
  • Page 16 FAFNIR GmbH Schnackenburgallee 149 c 22525 Hamburg Germany Tel.: +49 / 40 / 39 82 07–0 Fax: +49 / 40 / 390 63 39 E-mail: info@fafnir.com Web: www.fafnir.com...

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