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Modern computer and B&G H3000
Hi,
I'm looking at updating the computer in a boat with a H3000 Hercules Performance system.
Any computer worth upgrading to is 64 bit.
The current laptop is connected via USB/H-link, but as far as I know, no 64 bit driver exists...
So the only feasable way (except upgrading to a H5000, but then I will probably run into problems with the sensors?) seems to be connecting via RS-232...
a) Will I miss out on some functionality using serial vs USB?
b) What is the spec on the cable? As I understand it B&G do not supply it anymore. Does anyone have tips on suppliers/models, or pinouts?
c) Will any USB->serial dongle do?
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Re: Modern computer and B&G H3000
Ah, sorry, did not think of looking under Networking.
For any european looking for this cable, this seems to the one:
Phoenix Contact Sensor/Actuator cable SAC-3P-M 8MR
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Re: Modern computer and B&G H3000
Please - this is slightly Too complicated to me.
Can anyone Please explain in detail what i should do to connect Bg h3000 to a modern 64 bit computer?
I need it like in detail (have looked at the old threads Too)
Like
- buy this (x,y,Z)
- connect like this
- download this
….
Sorry for not being so quick
Silje
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Re: Modern computer and B&G H3000
The problem is there is no 64 bit driver for the RS232-USE adaptor in the H3000, so you need to use the RS232 port on the other side of the H3000.
This also involves moving a switch inside the H3000, see the B&G manual.
B&G no longer sells the RS232 adaptor cable, but it is a stock part. See the links above.
You then need to connect it to an RS232-USB adaptor, for example the FTDI solution above.
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Re: Modern computer and B&G H3000
Aha - i think I understand
- not use the usb Connection out of h3000
- use the serial rs232 out of h3000 instead
- to allow for this I will have to “adjust the jumper to use usb or rs232” - where currently I am at usb and have to follow page 179/180 in the user manual to get the rs232 “activated”
- then new rs232 to usb adaptor cable out of the h3000 rs232 into my computer usb - solving the compability to 64 bits computer inside this product
- and added by myself: (maybe I need a driver for the cable - explained from the cable supplier).
Nais!
Thank you as always
S
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Re: Modern computer and B&G H3000
These images might be useful for hooking up the pigtail. Please note this is which pin in H3000 that correspond to which function. Your ftdi-cable or connector pigtail will most probably have different color coding:
Last edited by barne (5/20/2022 12:26 am)
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Re: Modern computer and B&G H3000
Similar problem here: I have a new laptop running Windows 11 that I'm connecting to existing boat cabling (USB) and I cannot get any instruments to show up. The prior laptop still works and it is Windows 10. I'm new to the boat, but I'm told it has a B&G 3000 system. Prior crew hasn't had luck with connecting to the B&G lately, but they were able to connect to the AIS system. I can't get anything that seems to work. Any suggestions?
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Re: Modern computer and B&G H3000
If it is a 64 bit Windows, you can't connect to the H3000 USB port.
See the posts above.