BioAnalyser 2100 upgrade cable

KimUTA · 01-27-2020, 01:34 PM

Has anyone successfully used a non-Agilent USB to serial adapter successfully and can share the part #?

We are upgrading our BioAnalyser 2100 computer and HATE to spend almost $180 on the recommended (supported) adapter # 5188-8031 when look-a-like cables are $10. If we have to spend the money, OK, but it seems excessive.

JoeKutch · 01-28-2020, 10:15 AM

I have a follow-up question regarding this - are you able to just remove the license from the old machine and add it to the new PC? We've wanted to upgrade ours for a while.

KimUTA · 01-28-2020, 10:19 AM

We are the process of doing the Win 10 upgrade. I'll update if anything is odd, but about a year ago we swapped computers and re-installing the software again was smooth sailing. You'll need your original licence key for the install. Updated software is on the Agilent website, free.

jifnotjiff · 01-29-2020, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeKutch

I have a follow-up question regarding this - are you able to just remove the license from the old machine and add it to the new PC? We've wanted to upgrade ours for a while.

I didn't even have to remove it from my old computer to get it to work on the new one

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01-27-2020, 01:34 PM	#1
KimUTA Junior Member Location: Arlington, TX Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 6	BioAnalyser 2100 upgrade cable Has anyone successfully used a non-Agilent USB to serial adapter successfully and can share the part #? We are upgrading our BioAnalyser 2100 computer and HATE to spend almost $180 on the recommended (supported) adapter # 5188-8031 when look-a-like cables are $10. If we have to spend the money, OK, but it seems excessive.

01-28-2020, 10:15 AM	#2
JoeKutch Member Location: Philadelphia Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 17	I have a follow-up question regarding this - are you able to just remove the license from the old machine and add it to the new PC? We've wanted to upgrade ours for a while.

01-28-2020, 10:19 AM	#3
KimUTA Junior Member Location: Arlington, TX Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 6	We are the process of doing the Win 10 upgrade. I'll update if anything is odd, but about a year ago we swapped computers and re-installing the software again was smooth sailing. You'll need your original licence key for the install. Updated software is on the Agilent website, free.