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Campbell Scientific AL200 ALERT2 Encoder, Modulator, and Sensor Interface User Manual

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Appendix E. AL200 USB Driver

Installation Instructions

When plugging the AL200 into your Windows XP or Vista PC for the first

time, it may be necessary to install the FTDI Virtual COM Port (VCP) driver.

This is not required when using Windows 7 or 8.

Visit

www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP

and select the appropriate file based on

your computer’s operating system. Download the zip file to your PC and

extract the files to a directory of your choosing. Select and open the executable

file and proceed through the install wizard. After the drivers finish installing,

you should see a confirmation screen indicating that the drivers were installed

or updated successfully. You will then need to restart your computer to apply

the changes.

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