Provides the GEV189/GEV195/GEV218 USB Cable Drivers v1.70 .

Unlike standard USB-to-RS232 adapters, the GEV189 cable houses a proprietary logic-level converter and a specific USB bridge chip (often a Silicon Labs CP210x or FTDI FT232R, depending on the clone vs. original). The driver you need depends entirely on which chipset your cable uses.

Before downloading files, it helps to understand what happens inside the hardware. The Leica GEV189 cable is not just a bundle of copper wires. Inside the USB housing sits a specialized serial-to-USB converter chip.

What (like Code 10) are you seeing in Device Manager?

: Supports both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 10. Step-by-Step Installation for Windows 10

Right-click the setup file (usually Setup.exe or Leica_USB_Cable_Driver.exe ). Select . Follow the on-screen prompts and click Finish . Restart your computer to apply the system changes. Step 3: Verify the Connection in Device Manager

If you see a Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port marked with a yellow warning triangle, right-click it.

Go to the tab and click Device Installation Settings .

Most official Leica GEV189 cables utilize a Prolific PL2303 or FTDI USB-to-Serial chip.

With the driver active, configure your data transfer program (Leica Geo Office, Leica Infinity, or GeoMax PC Tool-Tools).

Because the GEV189 relies on an internal chip to convert serial data to USB signals, Windows 10 requires a specific virtual COM port driver to recognize the cable. If your computer cannot detect your Leica instrument, or if you see a yellow exclamation mark in Device Manager, this comprehensive guide will walk you through downloading, installing, and troubleshooting the GEV189 driver on Windows 10. Understanding the GEV189 Cable Architecture

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Which (e.g., Leica Infinity, LGO) are you using to download data?

: This is a widely recommended version for Windows 10 compatibility, often packaged for GEV189, GEV195, and GEV218 cables.

Restart your computer to allow Windows 10 to rebuild its hardware driver cache. Rolling Back Driver Version (For Legacy Cables)