Communicating between an RS-232 device (e.g. a densitometer) and Mac OS X

[Tom Kershaw]

I've just acquired an X-Rite 810RT densitometer. Noting its provision of a 25-pin RS-232 serial connection I wonder whether anyone here has experience of getting data into the Mac OS X environment? A couple of USB to serial adaptors do seem to be available (indeed I might have one in a draw somewhere), but I'm not sure of the software and driver situation.

Any hints?

Tom

 

[Tom Kershaw]

Update: I've done some reading into this issue and now have more confidence in working out a solution.

Tom

 

[jslabovitz]

Most serial-USB adaptors will work, as long as they claim OS X support. Most adaptors are built on either the Prolific (PL) or the Future Technologies (FTDI) chipsets, both of which work well on OS X.

 

[Chan Tran]

I have interface it with a PC but not a Mac

 

[Tom Kershaw]

This product is available here in the UK: http://www.lindy.co.uk/usb-to-serial-converter-cable-25-way-rs-232-15m/42812.html - and looks to be compatible with Mac OS X, using the Prolific chipset.

Tom