Hello all,

Has anybody used a USB to RS232 Female cable to use their computer to program a Meridian piece? Something like this: Amazon Link

I have a relatively new computer and a Meridian 561 controller. I downloaded the Legacy Configuration software from Meridian. I don't think the back of my computer has a 9-pin serial port (and if it does, it is almost impossible to get to), so I was going to try USB.

Also, where does one find the pin assignment for the 561's RS232 port. I know nothing about this, but several reviews of the linked cable mentioned that "... these are non standard as the ground connection is on the opposite pins. Pins 1 and 5 are reversed. It will cost more in time and money than to order a correctly wired cable. Check that the wiring is correct for your device."

Then I read "It was not stated, but the cable is actually and RS-232 DCE (data communicating equipment cable). This is not what I wanted, but I am completely happy with it. As a DCE cable it will not inherently work with a Cisco or any other device because these devices are also configured as DCE. BUT, THIS IS NOT A PROBLEM! A male-to-male null modem adapter (https://www.amazon.com/Null-Modem-Adapter-Male-Pack/dp/B07GV5PGJ5/) switches the device to a DTE (Data Terminal/Terminating Equipment)."

This computer stuff is a little over my head. I just want to be able to plug in a cable to my USB hub and the back of my 561 and run the Legacy Configuration program.

Thanks in advance for any help you can give.

Dan

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