PS-VTG2, Sub-types

Owned by Daniel Steiner
Last updated: Nov 17, 2022
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Question/Problem:

Which VTG2 sub-types do exist and how can the operator make sure they will communicate reliably with the current computer they are connected to?

Answer/Solution:

The different sub-types and their specifications are listed below:

C-VTG-2 (text display in black and white)

Hardware ID in Device Manager: USB\VID_0403&PID_6015

Driver: FTDI driver

Download: http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/D2XX.htm (CDM v2.12.28 WHQL Certified.zip)

This driver is signed and all versions of Microsoft Windows (i.e. Windows 7, 8/8.1 and 10) can automatically download and install it from the INTERNET

ID string in VX: CVTG-2 V2.10 17/08/2017, VTG2GCOM.DLL: V2.0.0.0

IMPORTANT: reboot your computer after driver installation.

VTG-3056 COL-1 (text display in various colors) and some OEM black and white devices

Hardware ID in Device Manager: USB\VID_0403&PID_9FC0

Driver: PS driver

Download: http://www.service.ps-gmbh.de/185212a2010c17403.php (vtg2g-driver.zip)

This driver is NOT signed and some versions of Microsoft Windows (i.e. Windows 8/8.1 and 10) are UNABLE to automatically download it from the INTERNET.

The option Driver Signature Enforcement thus must be disabled there (see next chapter)

ID string in VX: n.a

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If there is no possibility to install the driver AND if only the virtual COM-port is missing (after VX update), you just need to add a new command line within the file.

C:\Users\Public\Documents\CDLAB\WinCanVX\Ini\WinCanCOMMDevices_V4.ini:
…
[PSVTG2]
UseUSBConnection=1
…

Components required:

  • C:\Program Files (x86)\CDLAB\Assemblies\CDLAB.WinCanCOMM_V4.dll (V4.0.0.272)

  • C:\Program Files (x86)\CDLAB\Assemblies\CDLAB.Tech.CS.dll (V1.0.2018.188)

  • C:\Program Files (x86)\CDLAB\Assemblies\CDLAB.Core.dll (V1.0.0.97)