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Heljan Containerterminal-how do I get the USB/computer interface+software to work?

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Heljan Containerterminal-how do I get the USB/computer interface+software to work?
Posted by RRmechanic on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 9:39 PM

I recently purchased the Heljan containerterminal. It functions correctly using its controller. I tried connecting it to my computer with a USB cable (I have Windows Vista on a brand new computer). I tried downloading the software from the Heljan website, and the version there (V1.5) would not download. I emailed Heljan, and Kim Nannestad emailed back version V1.0 which did download as a zip file. I selected unzip and install with  Winzip. When I plug in the USB cable between the computer and controller  the found new hardware wizard prompts me to locate the software {device driver} file, but the install fails.  I have tried selecting different com ports. The image of the control box will come up on my monitor. It looks like the  actual control box.     I would like to hear from anybody who has had success making this work, and how it was done.       I work full time as a steam locomotive mechanic/car shop foreman/signal maintainer for Valley Railroad in Essex, CT. Any help would be appreciated very much. Thanks, Paul Horgan

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