In the dimly lit workshop of an industrial plant, held a small, silver device—the FFusb Interface. To the untrained eye, it was just a portable USB adapter. But to Elias, it was the key to communicating with the complex Foundation Fieldbus H1 networks that ran the entire facility.

He had spent the morning trying to troubleshoot a malfunctioning valve on the shop floor. Standard stationary equipment was miles away in the control room, but the FFusb's portability allowed him to plug directly into the segment using a simple 3-pin screw connector.

The "4 in 13" wasn't a part number, but a threshold. As Elias adjusted the IN-13 bargraph nixie tube on his diagnostic rig, he watched the glowing orange column. These specific tubes were finicky; they required exactly 4mA of current to reach full length, and Elias was pushing it through a custom driver PCB he'd built himself.

With the FFusb driver software humming on his laptop, the bridge between the digital commands and the physical sensors was complete. He watched the orange glow on the IN-13 tube stabilize. The network was live, the valve was responsive, and the invisible data of the factory was finally visible in a steady, glowing line. IN-13 Bargraph Nixie Tube With Driver and DC-DC - Tindie

The Softing FFusb is a hardware interface (typically a USB-to-Fieldbus modem) used to connect a PC to industrial field devices for configuration, parameterization, and maintenance. Protocol: FOUNDATION Fieldbus H1. Manufacturer: Softing Industrial Automation.

Primary Use: Communication between Windows-based software and Fieldbus segments without disrupting process control. Driver Installation & Compatibility

The driver is usually packaged within larger industrial software suites or available as a standalone download from the manufacturer.

Associated Software: Frequently used with Yokogawa FieldMate, Endress+Hauser DeviceCare/FieldCare, and Softing's own configuration tools.

OS Support: Traditionally supported on Windows 7, 8.1, and 10 (32/64-bit).

Important Note: In many integrations (like Yokogawa's FieldMate), the FFusb driver must be installed before the hardware is connected or specific software functions are accessed. Typical "4.13" or "4 in 13" Reference

The "4 in 13" phrasing is likely a misinterpretation of Section 4.13 in technical manuals, such as the Softing Communication Configuration Tool Guide, which explicitly covers "Network Access Profiles (FOUNDATION Fieldbus - FF H1)" and the setup of Softing FFusb hardware. Technical Troubleshooting

Licensing: While the driver may install, the associated CommDTM often requires a license to run for more than 15 minutes (otherwise it operates in "demonstration mode").

Hazardous Areas: Some versions of this hardware are approved for use in hazardous zones, but users should verify the specific Ex-approval on the device's nameplate before connecting in the field.

Are you attempting to install this driver on a specific version of Windows, or FieldMate - Yokogawa Electric Corporation

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Method 2: Using the INF File (Right-Click Install)

  1. Navigate to the extracted folder.
  2. Right-click the ffusb.inf file.
  3. Select Install.
  4. Confirm User Account Control (UAC) prompts.
  5. Restart your PC.

Important Warning

Do not download drivers from generic "driver download" websites using only "FFUSB 4 in 13" as a search term. Many such files are malware, outdated, or mislabeled. Always verify using the Hardware ID (VID/PID) and prefer driver packages from Windows Update, your PC manufacturer, or the chipset vendor (Realtek/Broadcom).

If you cannot locate the driver, the device may be a generic USB 2.0 to multi-I/O bridge chip (e.g., from Genesys Logic or Realtek) used in cheap USB hubs or card readers—in which case Windows will typically load a native USB composite driver automatically.

Step 2 – Automatic Driver Installation (Easiest)

Most Windows 10/11 systems will fetch the correct driver automatically:

  1. Go to Settings → Windows Update → Advanced Options → Optional Updates.
  2. Look for Driver Updates related to “Realtek,” “USB Hub,” or “Generic SD Host Controller.”
  3. Install them, then restart your PC.

If that fails, try Driver Booster or Snappy Driver Installer (use caution with third-party tools — uncheck bundled offers).