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Art: 728690-00D Rev. Date: 02-Aug-12
This link allows you to download a utility file (CDM20802_Setup.exe) which can be used to
install FTDI USB drivers on a PC that you wish to use for USB connections with the DRC-300.
3. Run the “CDM20802_Setup.exe” USB Serial Converter Device Driver Setup file. For safe
installation, disconnect any USB-Serial converter devices from the PC before running
CDM20802_Setup.exe. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation (If present).
4. Connect the DRC to the PC using the USB cable, as per the “Connecting and Wiring the i-STAT
1 DRC for Serial Communication” section below.
5. Apply power to the DRC. The following notifications as shown below should be displayed.
6. Select Start → Settings → Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance (if listed) → Sys-
tem to launch the “System Properties” dialog box. Select the Hardware tab, and click “Device
Manager” to show a list of devices.
7. Expand “Ports (COM & LPT)” to list all the COM Ports (as shown above). The newly installed
DRC port is named “USB Serial Port”.