Just the power one .
Ok then. Y’got power. The rest is the usb-serial.
Hi,
Struggling a bit with a similar issue.
Not sure what is going on, I also have a Serial Hi-Pro connected to USB (Win 10).
The Hi-Pro is detected by the Geine2 software but I cannot seem to detect the OPN-1s.
Is it safe to assume that the USB/Serial adapter is the correct type since the Hi-Pro is detected??
There is no mention of being a Null modem type though, The Cable is a CableCreation ## CD0477
Any help appriciated.
Mike
Did the cable come with the serial Hi Pro as a set (meaning it is likely tested working) or did you order a USB to Serial cable separately ( meaning is is less likely tested working)?
Can you show us pictures of your cable connections that also show the alignment markers at these two connections;
- CS44 cable plugged into flexstrip
- flexstrip plugged into Opn 's
I purchased the USB-Serial Cable separately.
It has a Male serial end so I have it plugged in series with the original Hi-Pro serial cable.
I have a Null/crossover cable on order:
Your CS44 cable connections from Hi-Pro to Opn’s seem correct, and aligned.
I suspect your after-market (<- so-to-speak) usb to serial cabling between your computer and Hi-Pro. See Post #13 in this thread.
eta> I believe that your Serial to USB cable/adapter/whatever needs to be capable of sufficient speed.
Have it on order, should get it tomorrow.
I’ll report back with results.
Thanks
Mike
Well, the Crap is still Crapy!!!
Acting exactly the same with Null modem cable as with the straight cable connected to the original Hi-Pro serial cable.
Hi-Pro is detected but not the OPNs.
Any additional suggestions??
Other than get a Mini-Pro:sunglasses:
Thanks
Mike
Maybe a StarTech USB to Serial Adapter Null Modem FTDI or similar. It has a built-in version of the FTDI USB UART Chip. btw> It is not the same as the afore mentioned/pictured cable by @rik.rod.business. I don’t believe that one from NTech had a chip.
eta: Oh, I didn’t see your StarTech picture before. So maybe it is not your USB to Serial cable.
Verify that you have cs44 cables not the visually identical cs44a. Google: cs44 pinout. Requires the use of a multimeter.
This would account for the hipro being recognized but the opn’s not.
Good point @Coroplast. His CS44/CS44a cables do look unusual?
Do you have a multi meter? You can get one cheep, or maybe free when you have a Harbor Freight coupon and you buy another tool.
Cable Pinouts for Hearing Aid Programming
I got the exact StarTech cable.
Yes have a multimeter, working on making up mini probes now.
Thanks
Hmmmmm, someone knows what he is talking about.
Coroplast,
Looks like you are correct, Thank You
I am getting the following on the cables that I have:
1-2
2-1
3-4
4-3
Pins 3&4 seem to be swapped also.
Making it like this:
Now I have to find new cables I guess.
Also in the above pictures you posted it doesn’t look like the cables are fully seated in the flex strip. Mine, phonak brand, actually snap perceptively in. We have to leave it to you to verify your nonstandard looking cables are making contact.
Cheap guys like me don’t buy new cables:
Thanks,
I feel a distinct click when connecting, that seems to be fine.
I may try to cut them open and fix them.
There is always the alternative to buy new, I hate that too!!!
No fun.
Thanks again.
I think you will find the cables too thin/tiny to do any splicing. You might be better off splicing some old-tech Keyboard & Mouse cables like in the link provided by @Coroplast ; $36 on Ebay doesn’t seem that bad.
Yikes, I didn’t read close enough. That’s $36 per each cable.
Also, let’s take note that Phonak calls their cables cs44 despite the switch in cable wiring. If your cables are from an after market maker following the Phonak lead that might explain it.
When they do call it CS44, they also qualify it as Phonak version.