In order to use the QuickSyn^® USB interface on Windows-based computers, you will need to install QuickSyn^® USB driver software. This driver software allows you to communicate with the synthesizer through a regular com port and facilitates easy communication from programs that you write. The driver software is available with an installer that can install it automatically, or it can be installed manually if you are not able to run executable files on your PC. The driver supports both 32- and 64-bit versions of Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7. For automatic installation on 32-bit Windows operating systems, read the installation instructions then download and run the applicable executable file.

Executable Files (last update = 4-11-11)

QuickSyn USB Driver for 32-bit PCs

QuickSyn USB Driver for 64-bit PCs

Downloadable Zip File (both 32- and 64-bit files included)

Zipped QuickSyn USB Driver File

Installation Instructions

QuickSyn USB Device Driver Instructions

Linux

Linux users do not need to download files to communicate with the QuickSyn^® synthesizer.  However, the following setup is necessary.

1. Plug the QuickSyn^® synthesizer into a USB port and open a terminal window.

2. At the command prompt, enter cat /proc/bus/usb/devices

Example of data returned with no driver loaded:

T:  Bus=05 Lev=01 Prnt=01 Port=00 Cnt=01 Dev#=  2 Spd=12  MxCh= 0
D:  Ver= 2.00 Cls=02(comm.) Sub=00 Prot=00 MxPS=64 #Cfgs=  1
P:  Vendor=213e ProdID=000a Rev= 1.00
S:  Product=FSW_USBSerial
C:* #Ifs= 2 Cfg#= 1 Atr=c0 MxPwr=100mA
 
I:* If#= 0 Alt= 0 #EPs= 1 Cls=02(comm.) Sub=02 Prot=00 Driver=(none)
E:  Ad=83(I) Atr=03(Int.) MxPS=  64 Ivl=10ms
 
I:* If#= 1 Alt= 0 #EPs= 2 Cls=0a(data ) Sub=00 Prot=00 Driver=(none)
E:  Ad=01(O) Atr=02(Bulk) MxPS=  64 Ivl=0ms
E:  Ad=82(I) Atr=02(Bulk) MxPS=  64 Ivl=0ms

3. To load the generic USBSerial driver, enter the following string:
modprobe usbserial vendor=0x213e product=0x000a

Note that you must have the correct permissions to use modeprobe.

4. To view the loaded driver, enter cat /proc/bus/usb/devices

Example of returned data with driver loaded:

T:  Bus=05 Lev=01 Prnt=01 Port=00 Cnt=01 Dev#=  2 Spd=12  MxCh= 0
 
D:  Ver= 2.00 Cls=02(comm.) Sub=00 Prot=00 MxPS=64 #Cfgs=  1
P:  Vendor=213e ProdID=000a Rev= 1.00
S:  Product=FSW_USBSerial
C:* #Ifs= 2 Cfg#= 1 Atr=c0 MxPwr=100mA
I:* If#= 0 Alt= 0 #EPs= 1 Cls=02(comm.) Sub=02 Prot=00 Driver=(none)
E:  Ad=83(I) Atr=03(Int.) MxPS=  64 Ivl=10ms
I:* If#= 1 Alt= 0 #EPs= 2 Cls=0a(data ) Sub=00 Prot=00 Driver=usbserial_generic
E:  Ad=01(O) Atr=02(Bulk) MxPS=  64 Ivl=0ms
E:  Ad=82(I) Atr=02(Bulk) MxPS=  64 Ivl=0ms

4. You can now communicate with the QuickSyn^® synthesizer from the command prompt in the terminal window by redirecting the output to the USB device.

For example, to turn on the RF output, enter echo 0F01 > /dev/ttyUSB0

5. You can query settings by redirecting the USB input to standard input like this:
echo 04 > /dev/ttyUSB0 | head < /dev/ttyUSB0
which will read back the frequency.