[ToughThinking]

Hi all,

I'm running a data logging program on a embedded pc runnning win2000. The data comes in via a RS232 cable, through a USB converter and into the pc's USB port. The data comes in 24/7 and is fairly hefty, the rs232 runs at 230400 kb/s. About twice a month for no specific reason the converter craps out. I have to remove the usb device and replace it before I can restart the loggin programs. Any ideas on what the problem is? Maybe some kind of flow control problem? Any way I can check?

Any help would be appreciated, this has really been bugging me.

 

[Terrister]

Win2k did not support usb devices very well.
If you have an open pci slot, you could buy a card with a serial port. This should be more stable.
Is this 2k server or workstation?

 

[ToughThinking]

The pc doesn't have any pci slots; it's built to be small and live in the field. It's windows 2000 workstation. Sorry for the late reply, I've been running around outside for a while.