First and second generation Flytec varios with integrated GPS (Series 5000 and 6000, Bräuniger IQ Competino / IQ Compeo as well as IQ Basic GPS / IQ Competino+ / IQ Compeo+) use a so-called USB-to-serial interface for their communication with a computer. This requires the installation of a driver on the computer, which is available from the website of Prolific, the developer of USB-to-serial chips:

For Microsoft Windows: Prolific PL2303 Windows Driver Download

Corrupt, missing, outdated, or incompatible USB drivers; Windows Update; How to fix Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port issues on Windows 10 Fix 1: Manually download the latest Prolific USB-to-Serial driver. If you have the required computer skills, you can go to the official Prolific website and search for the latest Prolific USB-to-Serial.

• Here is a step by step manual guide for Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port software installation process on Windows Vista / XP. 1 Download USB3.0.1.0.zip file for Windows Vista / XP, save and unpack it if needed. 2 Switch on your new ports hardware. 3 Right click on the My computer icon and push Properties tab then.
• Download driver prolific usb-to-serial comm port com3 driver version 3.8.18.0 v.3.8.12.0 for windows xp, windows 7, windows 8, windows 8.1, windows 10 32-bit x86, 64-bit x64. Here you can download prolific driver version 2.0.2.24 for windows. Download Admin Tools, Windws products, Packet Analyzers.

For Mac OS X: Prolific PL2303 OS X Driver Download

The download contains instructions. If there are issues with the driver installation, we recommend to follow the steps at the end of the instructions and to uninstall the driver, restart the computer and re-install the driver.

Third generation varios (Flytec Element, Flytec Connect 1, etc.) work without such a driver. These devices register on the computer as a mass storage device, allowing file-based data exchange.

Flytec varios and Windows 8 or Windows 10

With Microsoft’s release of Windows 8 and later 8.1, access to flight data or configuration of older Flytec devices through a USB cable is no longer working. The manufacturer of the USB/Serial converter chip took the opportunity with Windows 8 to enforce a generation change of his products. But in the meantime we can offer a solution:

Flytec 5020 / 5030 / 6010 Series 1 (Bräuniger IQ Competino / IQ Compeo / IQ One+ Series 1)

Those devices communicate with a PC through an external USB/Serial converter. The newest generation of these converters, which are available from us now, is also compatible with Windows 8.x and later

Flytec 6010 Series 2 / 6015 / 6020 / 6030 (Bräuniger IQ One+ Series 2 / IQ Basic GPS / IQ Competino+ / IQ Compeo+)

Here, the USB/Serial converter is built-in as a chip. New devices, which are ordered from us as of today, are already equipped with the newest version of this chip, and therefore compatible with Windows 8.x and later. All existing devices can be upgraded. Within the warranty period, it is for free. For older devices, the upgrade costs CHF/EUR/USD 45, and includes a complete cleaning and a firmware update.

Updates for 6010 / 6015 (IQ One+ / IQ Basic GPS) can be performed by any of our Naviter Repair Centres.

The update for 6020 / 6030 / 6040 (IQ Competino+ / IQ Compeo+) is offered by:

• For Switzerland and the rest of the world (except EU and Americas): Volirium
• For EC countries:
  • Vario-Service, Germany
  • Naviter, Slovenia
• For North and South America: Flytec USA

Test software

This is how you can test if a device is compatible with Windows 8.1 (only works on a PC running Windows Vista or Windows 7!):

• Download the Prolific driver package for Windows Vista, 7, 8 and open it
• Execute the program CheckChipVersion_vxxxx.exe and follow the instructions given by the program

Download packages

• Version v1.16.0
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• Create Date March 15, 2018
• Last Updated November 23, 2020

Prolific Driver Download For Windows 10 64-bit

PL2303 USB-to-Serial Driver Installer
WHQL Driver Version Information

• Driver Installer & Build date: 1.16.0 (2016-10-7)
• Windows Vista, 7

Step to Install

1. Power on your computer and boot to Windows. Run or double-click the PL-2303 Windows Driver
   Installer program.
2. The Install Shield Wizard will be displayed to inform you that the PL-2303 USB-to-Serial driver
   will be installed on your computer. Click Next to continue.
3. The PL-2303 Driver Installer program will then start to install the drivers needed.
4. Click the Finish button to close the Install Shield program. If you have plugged the cable into the
   PC while running the setup installation, please unplug and re plug the cable for the system to
   detect the device.
5. Plug in the USB to Serial adapter to the PC USB port. Windows should detect the driver as
   Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port.
6. Check chip version running check chip version program

Prolific Driver Download Windows 10

Note:

Usb Prolific Driver For Windows 10 Download

• Windows 8/8.1, 10 are NOT supported
• Run check chip version tool program to check chip version