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Jeanco · 28-06-07, 08:28 PM

I am trying to download a software from my pc to a satcatcher voyager 111. However my pc cannot detect the receiver thus making it impossible to download the software. I have been told that I am using the right connection lead. Any ideas what I am doing wrong? Your assistance in this matter would be much appreciated.

Analoguesat · 28-06-07, 08:45 PM

There are 2 types of serial cable - a straight wired through, and a nul modem cable that has some of the internal wires crossed over. Are you CERTAIN you have the right sort?? - this is the commonest cause of communications failure. You probably also need the appropriate loader software to allow you to flash the receiver, chances are the pc wont auto detect the receiver.

Analoguesat · 28-06-07, 08:47 PM

Im moving this thread out of the PC section as this is for internal cards.

Jeanco · 28-06-07, 09:01 PM

I am now having doubts about the cable I am using - which one should I be using, the straight wired throughor the nul modem c@ble ? Tks in advance for your reply,

jontydog · 28-06-07, 10:33 PM

Its a Null modem cable you need m8 and you also need to download the loader program from here http://www.satcatcher.co.uk/downloads.

Jeanco · 29-06-07, 08:05 PM

Thank you much for your kind assistance gentlemen. Much appreciated.

jontydog · 30-06-07, 01:10 PM

You're welcome let us know how you get on with it.

Jeanco · 02-07-07, 07:52 PM

Hello Sir, it's me again - I purchased a RS232 cable (9 pin female to female), which I was advised by Maplin Elec. is a null cable M8. Still having problems connecting my pc to the voyager 111 receiver, and I am wondering whether they have given me the right cable. Could you please confirm? Thanks in anticipation.

BGonaSTICK · 03-07-07, 01:12 AM

9-pin female to 9-pin female does indeed sound like a null modem c@ble.

Which c@ble did you have originally? Was it this same 9F to 9F c@ble or was one end male?

A very few receivers require the ordinary serial c@ble i.e. 9F to 9M, but it's pretty rare.

As the guys have said, you can't just use a gender changer on one end as the wires are crossed-over inside the c@ble itself in the null-modem.

It does say clearly 'null-modem' on the satcatcher site though.

Please let us know if this is your original c@ble, or if indeed you have now tried both flavours.

Other than that, I take it you are using the c@ble to connect directly to the COM port on your computer, and not going through a USB-serial converter?

Also, does the serial port work properly normally? Can you test it with something else... like a modem? Can you run a diagnostic on it? What does Windows say about the status of it? I take it you're using Windows?

Do you have a Blutooth adaptor installed on your PC? A mobile phone c@ble connection? Some other kind of device that connects via the serial port?

Quite often these can interfere with the normal operation of the COM ports by hijacking resources normally allocated to them.

An old one, but one of my favourites... Have you rebooted your computer?

No, really...

What are the settings for the COM port(s) in Windows Device Manager Properties? It should be 8,n,1 and 9600 baud as standard IIRC.

Finally, are you following the correct patching procedure? You normally start by powering off the receiver at the mains, connecting the c@ble, starting the loader, pressing connect, then powering on the box when the loader prompts you.

Just one or two ideas for you to try

STICK

Jeanco · 03-07-07, 07:18 PM

Thank you for your reply. The cable I was previously using was a USB > 9f - and I downloaded the driver software for that cable. I will certainly test the serial port of the pc - One last thing - it would appear that I was not using the correct procedure as per your suggestion. I will give it a go and hopefully get back to you with some good news. In the meantime tks again - I hope the weather is good wherever you are. Here in Essex it's thundering & raining heavily!

28-06-07, 08:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jeanco Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	PC link to satcather voyager 111 I am trying to download a software from my pc to a satcatcher voyager 111. However my pc cannot detect the receiver thus making it impossible to download the software. I have been told that I am using the right connection lead. Any ideas what I am doing wrong? Your assistance in this matter would be much appreciated.

28-06-07, 08:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,339 Times in 990 Posts	Re: PC link to satcather voyager 111 There are 2 types of serial cable - a straight wired through, and a nul modem cable that has some of the internal wires crossed over. Are you CERTAIN you have the right sort?? - this is the commonest cause of communications failure. You probably also need the appropriate loader software to allow you to flash the receiver, chances are the pc wont auto detect the receiver. __________________ Basic forum rules for both satellite & cable: no keys no patches no offering or asking for card shares Anyone pm'ing me for details of card sharing or anything to do with hacking cable will be banned immediately Analogue forever!!

28-06-07, 08:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,339 Times in 990 Posts	Re: PC link to satcather voyager 111 Im moving this thread out of the PC section as this is for internal cards. __________________ Basic forum rules for both satellite & cable: no keys no patches no offering or asking for card shares Anyone pm'ing me for details of card sharing or anything to do with hacking cable will be banned immediately Analogue forever!!

28-06-07, 09:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jeanco Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: PC link to satcather voyager 111 I am now having doubts about the cable I am using - which one should I be using, the straight wired throughor the nul modem c@ble ? Tks in advance for your reply,

28-06-07, 10:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
jontydog Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,089 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Re: PC link to satcather voyager 111 Its a Null modem cable you need m8 and you also need to download the loader program from here http://www.satcatcher.co.uk/downloads. __________________ TM 1000D Super. SS2 PCI. Echosmart Dsb 791 1M Dish. Edon 2120 Positioner. 80cm Mesh Dish Motorised. 28E to 30W

29-06-07, 08:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jeanco Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: PC link to satcather voyager 111 Thank you much for your kind assistance gentlemen. Much appreciated.

30-06-07, 01:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
jontydog Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,089 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Re: PC link to satcather voyager 111 You're welcome let us know how you get on with it. __________________ TM 1000D Super. SS2 PCI. Echosmart Dsb 791 1M Dish. Edon 2120 Positioner. 80cm Mesh Dish Motorised. 28E to 30W

02-07-07, 07:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jeanco Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: PC link to satcather voyager 111 Hello Sir, it's me again - I purchased a RS232 cable (9 pin female to female), which I was advised by Maplin Elec. is a null cable M8. Still having problems connecting my pc to the voyager 111 receiver, and I am wondering whether they have given me the right cable. Could you please confirm? Thanks in anticipation.

03-07-07, 01:12 AM	#9 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Dodgy Geezer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 9,718 Thanks: 3 Thanked 166 Times in 60 Posts	Re: PC link to satcather voyager 111 9-pin female to 9-pin female does indeed sound like a null modem c@ble. Which c@ble did you have originally? Was it this same 9F to 9F c@ble or was one end male? A very few receivers require the ordinary serial c@ble i.e. 9F to 9M, but it's pretty rare. As the guys have said, you can't just use a gender changer on one end as the wires are crossed-over inside the c@ble itself in the null-modem. It does say clearly 'null-modem' on the satcatcher site though. Please let us know if this is your original c@ble, or if indeed you have now tried both flavours. Other than that, I take it you are using the c@ble to connect directly to the COM port on your computer, and not going through a USB-serial converter? Also, does the serial port work properly normally? Can you test it with something else... like a modem? Can you run a diagnostic on it? What does Windows say about the status of it? I take it you're using Windows? Do you have a Blutooth adaptor installed on your PC? A mobile phone c@ble connection? Some other kind of device that connects via the serial port? Quite often these can interfere with the normal operation of the COM ports by hijacking resources normally allocated to them. An old one, but one of my favourites... Have you rebooted your computer? No, really... What are the settings for the COM port(s) in Windows Device Manager Properties? It should be 8,n,1 and 9600 baud as standard IIRC. Finally, are you following the correct patching procedure? You normally start by powering off the receiver at the mains, connecting the c@ble, starting the loader, pressing connect, then powering on the box when the loader prompts you. Just one or two ideas for you to try STICK __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

03-07-07, 07:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jeanco Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: PC link to satcather voyager 111 Thank you for your reply. The cable I was previously using was a USB > 9f - and I downloaded the driver software for that cable. I will certainly test the serial port of the pc - One last thing - it would appear that I was not using the correct procedure as per your suggestion. I will give it a go and hopefully get back to you with some good news. In the meantime tks again - I hope the weather is good wherever you are. Here in Essex it's thundering & raining heavily!