[KONDO USB DRIVER INSTALL MANUAL 2015]

KONDO
USB Driver
Install
Manual

KO Driver 2015
Ver.3

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Kondo Kagaku Co.,LTD.

April 23, 2021 Ver.3

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Introduction

Thank you for using a KONDO USB device. Please read through this manual to ensure proper use ofthe device. It is suggested that you read this manual together
with the hardware manuals.

Specifications

⚫ Driver Version： Ver.6.0 Rev.20150530

⚫ OS：
➢ Windows 10 / Windows 10 x64
➢ Windows 8(8.1) / Windows 8(8.1) x64
➢ Windows 7 / Windows 7 x64

KONDO Device Compatibility (Device driver files in the KO_Driver_2015 folder support the following KONDO devices (as of Apl. 2021))

Table 1 List of Compatible Devices and Device IDs

Compatible Devices VID（Vendor ID）Type VID No. PID No. Device Name on Device Manager

ICS USB Adapter Other 165C 0001 ICS USB ADAPTER

Serial USB Adapter Other 165C 0002 SERIAL USB ADAPTER

ARC Type4 Other 165C 0003 ARC Type4

2.4G USB Band Monitor Other 165C 0004 2.4GHz USB Band Monitor

ICS USB Adapter HS Other 165C 0006 ICS USB ADAPTER HS

Serial USB Adapter HS Other 165C 0007 SERIAL USB ADAPTER HS

Dual USB Adapter HS Other 165C 0008 DUAL USB ADAPTER HS

RS485 USB/ Serial Conversion

Other 165C 0009 RS485 USB/SERIAL CONVERTER
Adapter

Disclaimer

⚫ All legal rights associated with this manual, including copyrights, logo designs, and a portion of the icon designs, belong to Kondo Kagaku Co., Ltd.

⚫ The compatibility information contained in this manual is as of June 2015. The content of this manual and driver file compatibility information may change without prior

notice.

⚫ It is prohibited to redistribute this manual and driver software in large, unspecified numbers regardless of the format. This manual and driver software may not be sold,

lent or leased without the permission of the copyright holder.

⚫ Kondo Kagaku Co., Ltd. shall bear no responsibility for any damages that may occur as a result of installing and/or using the driver software.

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Installing the Driver Software

Before Installing

⚫ This manual explains installation procedures for the KO_Driver_2015 driver file using the example of a KONDO serial USB adaptor or dual USB adaptor, but the same

procedures can be used to install all compatible KONDO USB devices listed in Table 1 “List of Compatible Devices and Device IDs.”

⚫ The KO_Driver_2015 device driver installs two types of driver files. First, the USB bus driver is installed, and then the USBport driver is installed.

⚫ The KO_Driver_2015 device driver may be downloaded from the following two sites.
◆[From KONDO Site]: Information for the English -> Support -> Software -> KO Driver 2015
◆[From KO PROPO Site]:SUPPOR tab -> Software tab -> KO Driver 2015

⚫ If you have installed a previous version of KO_Driver, first uninstall old drivers. To uninstall, refer to the “Uninstall Drivers (All Versions)” section on p. 6.

Windows 10

Install Driver File ５．Right-click the above device, and click “Update Driver”.

１．Unzip the downloaded KO_Driver_2015 file beforehand, and save it in an

appropriate folder.

２．Insert the device into the USB port.

３．Launch Device Manager. (It may be launched using any of the following

methods.)

◆Move the mouse over the button in the lower left-hand corner of the

screen (Start button) and right-click. Select “Device Manager” from the

displayed menu.

◆ Press the “X” key while holding down the “Windows” key on the

keyboard.

６．The dialogue for updating driver software will be displayed. Select “Browse my

４．Confirm that there is a device with an exclamation mark (!) displayed in the computer for drivers.”

“Other devices” category. (In the screen example, it is Dual USB ADAPTER

HS)

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７．When the “Browse for driver software on your computer” dialogue is displayed, １１．Driver installation is complete when both types are installed, the USB bus

click the “Browse” button and specify the KO_Driver_2015 folder. Confirm driver and USB port driver

that there is checkmark next to “Include subfolders,” and click “Next.”

８．Driver installation will begin.

９．When installation is completed, “Windows has successfully updated your driver

software” will be displayed, and the name of the installed device will be

displayed. (In the screen example, “DUAL USB ADAPTER HS”)

Device Confirmation and Reminders

１． When driver installation is complete, confirm the device port number.

２． Launch Device Manager following the instructions in step 3 above.

３． In Device Manager,confirm that the name of the installed device is in the

Universal Serial Bus Controller section. And, confirm that the name of the
installed device and COM port number are in the Port (COM and LPT)
section。

１０．Next, a device with an exclamation mark (!) will be displayed as before in

the Device Manager. Repeat the procedures starting from step 5 and just as
before install the driver software

(In the example, the device name is “DUAL USB ADAPTER HS” and the COM

port number is 3 (COM3). The port number differs depending on your computer, so

it may not always be COM3.)

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Windows 8(8.1)

Install Driver File ７． When the “Browse for driver software on your computer” dialogue is displayed,
click the “Browse” button and specify the KO_Driver_2015 folder. Confirm that
there is checkmark next to “Include subfolders,” and click “Next.”

1. Unzip the downloaded KO_Driver_2015 file beforehand, and save it in an

appropriate folder.

2. Insert the device into the USB port.

3. Launch Device Manager. (It may be launched using any of the following

methods.)

◆ Move the mouse over the button in the lower left-hand corner of the screen

(Start button) and right-click. Select “Device Manager” from the displayed

menu.

◆Press the “X” key while holding down the “Windows” key on the keyboard.

◆Launch Device Manager by selecting “Settings” → “PC info” from the

Charms.

４． Confirm that there is a device with an exclamation mark (!) displayed in the
“Other devices” category. (In the screen example, it is Dual USB ADAPTER HS)
８． Driver installation will begin.

９． When installation is completed, “Windows has successfully updated your driver

software” will be displayed, and the name of the installed device will be displayed.
(In the screen example, “DUAL USB ADAPTER HS”)

５． Right-click the above device, and click “Update Driver Software.”

６． The dialogue for updating driver software will be displayed. Select “Browse my
computer for driver software.”

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Device Confirmation and Reminders

１０．Next, a device with an exclamation mark (!) will be displayed as before in the
Device Manager. Repeat the procedures starting from step 5 and just as before
install the driver software. １． When driver installation is complete, confirm the device port number.

２． Launch Device Manager following the instructions in step 3 above. 。

３． In Device Manager,confirm that the name of the installed device is in the

Universal Serial Bus Controller section. And, confirm that the name of the

installed device and COM port number are in the Port (COM and LPT) section.

(In the example, the device name is “DUAL USB ADAPTER HS” and the

COM port number is 3 (COM3). The port number differs depending on your

computer, so it may not always be COM3.)

１１．Driver installation is complete when both types are installed, the USB bus
driver and USB port driver.

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Windows 7

1. Unzip the downloaded KO_Driver_2015 file beforehand, and save it in an

appropriate folder.
6. In the Device Manager, there will be a device displayed with a yellow triangle.
2. When the device is inserted into the USB port, the computer will automatically Right-click and select “Update Driver Software (P).”
search for the driver, a message will appear on the lower-right. Click the balloon
help to display the details.

3. After a few moments, the driver file will not be found, so a failure message will
appear.

7. The dialogue for updating driver software will be displayed. Select “Browse my
computer for driver software.”
4. Open Start Menu -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound.

5. Next, open the Device Manager.

8. When the “Browse for driver software on your computer” dialogue is displayed,
click the “Browse (R)” button and specify the “KO_Driver_2015” folder.
Confirm that there is a checkmark next to “Include subfolders,” and click the
“Next” button.

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9. When the driver software is found, the Windows Security dialogue will be ⚫ Confirm Device
displayed, so click “Install.” 1. Once the drivers are installed, confirm the device port number. Refer to
installation steps 4 and 5, and open the Device Manager.

2. In Device Manager, confirm that the name of the installed device is in Universal
Serial Bus Controller. Also, confirm that the name of the installed device is in the
Port (COM and LPT) section, and confirm the COM port number (in the
example, DUAL USB ADAPTER HS is set as COM54).

10. Driver software installation will begin.

11. When installation is complete, “Windows has successfully updated your driver
software” will be displayed. The name of the device installed will be displayed
in the dialogue/

12. Next, after Windows begins searching for the USB port driver, a device will
appear with a yellow triangle just as before in the Device Manager. Repeat the
procedures you just performed starting at step 6 and install the driver software
just as before.

13. When the USB bus driver and USB port driver are installed, driver installation
is complete.

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If the Driver Fails to Install

If KO Driver installation fails, use Device Manager and install it with the following
procedures.
４． Select “Browse my computer for driver software.
１． If device installation fails, the following warning will be shown (the screen is
from Windows 7).
５． “Found New Hardware Wizard” will launch, and when the “Browse for driver
software on your computer” is displayed, press the “Browse (R)” button and
specify the “KO_Driver_2015” folder. When you’ve specified the folder, press
the “Next” button, and from there, install the software following the same
procedures.

２． Open Device Manager on the Control Panel, and right-click the device name
with the yellow warning icon displayed.

３． From the right-click menu, select “Update Driver Software.”

U n i n s t a l l D r i v e r s ( A l l Ve r s i o n s )

１． Remove the KONDO USB device from your computer.

２． Double-click “CDMuninstallerGUI.exe” in the KO_Driver_2015 folder to open the file.

３． Enter “165C” in the Vendor ID box and the PID number of the device to be uninstalled in the Product ID box. For the PID number, refer
to Table 1 “List of Compatible Devices and Device IDs” on p. 2 of this guide. The figure at right shows an example when uninstalling
“SERIAL USB ADAPTER.”

４． After entering the Vendor ID and Product ID boxes, press the “Add” button and register the device to be uninstalled. If uninstalling
multiple device drivers, add to the list by repeating steps 3 and 4.

５． Press the “Remove Devices” button at the bottom of the window. When the installed devices are found, the uninstall will begin. When
“Device removed from system.” is displayed, the uninstall is complete. It may take a few moments to find the devices.