Scanner SCSI Card Compatibility

Scanner SCSI Card Compatibility

Below is a list of supported SCSI cards for Nikon SCSI scanners.

For PC Users (Windows 98SE, 2000, ME):

Adaptec:

• AVA-2902
• AVA-2903B
  Supplied with US product only. This card cannot be purchased as retail
• AVA-2906 - Approved for use with Windows XP
• AHA-2920
  "A" and "B" versions of this card may have problems in some systems.
• AHA-2940UW
  Ultra-Wide controllers with 68 pin connectors and it requires an extra adapter and cable. Setup with wide and narrow devices is difficult please check Adaptec's support site for information on using a wide controller with a narrow device
• AHA-2940AU
  Mini-50 connector, will require cable and adapters
• AHA-1505B
  Originally bundled card for LS-1000, LS-20 and LS-4500 scanners
• APA-1460D
  This card takes the "sparrow.mpd" driver, which can be overwritten with a much older version when a Zip drive is installed. Typical problem is failure to preview and/or scan and reports of no interface card found. Installing the correct driver (version 2.0.4 or later) will restore normal operation.
• APA -1480
  uses the APA1480.MPD driver

Tekram:

• DC-390U

Advansys (Now named "ConnectCom"):

• APB-915
  Fast SCSI-mini 50 connector, will require cables
• ABP-930UA

For Macintosh OS Users (not OS X):

• Adaptec: AVA-2903B
• AHA-2906

Notes:

1. There is no support for SCSI scanners under Mac OS X.
2. The LS-10 "Coolscan" film scanner will only work properly with the Adaptec AHA-1505 adapter. There are no PCI based SCSI controllers that are compatible with the LS-10 "Coolscan".
3. Nikon film Scanner Products are narrow SCSI interface type.
4. Notebook & laptop SCSI controllers do not provide termination power. If the scanner has a defect in the termination power system, the scanner will not be recognized, or it will report SACS errors while scanning. Scanners previous to the LS-2000 and LS-30 does not have a user serviceable termination power fuse.
5. This fuse will protect the scanner from damage if the SCSI cable is plugged into an inappropriate connections, such as a printer port. The LS-2000 and LS-30 use a circuit breaker to protect the termination power system.