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Before you begin, download the latest CP210x driver from the official Silicon Labs website or locate the driver on the CD that came with your CipherLab equipment.
Open . Expand the "Ports (COM & LPT)" section. You should see your 308 device listed. Note the COM port number it is assigned (e.g., "COM3"). This is the port your software application (like ScanMaster, Putty, or your POS system) will use to communicate with the scanner. cipherlab 308 usbtors232 interface converter driver top
Last updated: October 2025. Compatibility verified for Windows 11 22H2, Windows 10 22H2, and Ubuntu 24.04 LTS.
The is the vital software link required to connect heritage CipherLab hardware—such as the CipherLab 8000 series mobile computers, data collection terminals, and tethered scanners—to modern enterprise PCs via a standard USB port . This interface converter relies on an internal Silicon Labs CP210x chipset to bridge the gap between traditional serial (RS-232) communication protocols and standard USB inputs. A red laser sliced through the air
The red light blinked once. Then twice.
Often powered by Silicon Labs (CP210x USB Composite Device), allowing for a virtual COM port. Note the COM port number it is assigned (e
If your POS software requires a specific COM port number (e.g., COM3), go to Device Manager > Ports > Right-click Silicon Labs > Properties > Port Settings > Advanced to change the COM port number.
If your software requires a specific COM port (e.g., COM1) but the converter is assigned to COM10, you can change it: