This driver works by creating a virtual COM port on your computer, converting raw USB signals into serial data that office surveying software can understand. ⚙️ Technical Specifications & Cable Compatibility

In 2012, Prolific released counterfeit chips into the market. To combat this, official driver updates (v3.3.x and above) include a digital signature that checks for genuine hardware. The GEV189 chipset is that it lacks the necessary security features to pass this check. Consequently, Windows loads the driver, detects a "counterfeit or unsupported chip," and disables the device with Code 10 (This device cannot start).

Leica TS02, TS06, TS09, TS12, TS15, TS16, and the legacy TPS1200, TPS1800, and TPS2003 series.

PSA: If you're hunting for a , don't fall for fake driver sites. Most of these devices use a generic CH340 or PL2303 chip. Grab the driver from the chip maker's site (not a random download page). #techsupport #drivers