Kromschroder USB IR-adapter PCO200 74960625

This control box enables cable-based communication between Kromschroder devices with an optical interface and a PC or notebook with a USB interface. It operates passively at 5 V supplied via the USB port, using a USB v1.1 electrical interface and a USB type A plug connector; the IR interface runs at 2400 baud. The 3000 mm cable connects the unit, which has an anodized aluminium housing in black and weighs 90 g. The required PC software is BCSoft from version 3.6.8. The ambient temperature range is -20 to 60 °C, and storage temperature is -40 to 70 °C.

Controls of this type are selected by verifying that the connected device has an optical IR interface matching the adapter's 2400 baud protocol. The USB Type A connector must be compatible with the host computer's USB v1.1 port. Before ordering, confirm that BCsoft version 3.6.8 or later is available for your operating system; compatibility varies between Windows 9x, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 8.x. The optical interface retaining force exceeds 17 N; ensure the lens (26 mm diameter) aligns without force.

Failure of adapters of this kind often appears as loss of communication between the Kromschroder device and the control software, or as intermittent connection drops during operation. When the adapter fails, BCsoft may report that no device is detected or show timeout errors during read or write commands. Check that the optical lens remains clean and free from dust or condensation, that the USB connector is firmly seated, that the cable has no visible damage, and that the connected device's optical interface is not obstructed.