B&B Electronics Multi-Interface Ethernet Serial Servers, RS-485 manual Windows Logo Testing Window

Installing Virtual COM Port

Figure 41. The Windows Logo Testing Window

This XP feature simply indicates that these drivers have not yet undergone the Microsoft testing procedures required to use the Windows XP Logo on the packaging. Driver compatibility is not affected.

Step 4: Click Continue Anyway to proceed with the installation.

The Protocol TCP/UDP, IP Address, and Port Number will mirror the settings of the selected serial server.

Step 5: After setting all Serial Server serial ports as virtual COM ports, click Cancel on the Found Server form.

Note:

PCs may have hardware COM ports and devices such as Modems, IR ports or USB based COM ports that are not currently connected Try selecting a COM number above COM4 if problems occur.

The default Flow Control setting is None. RTS/CTS can be selected if used by the application program and serial hardware. The Serial Server must be set to match.

Installing Virtual COM Port

Matching the Serial Server and Virtual COM Port Settings

The settings of the virtual COM ports in the Device Manager and the Serial Server Configuration Menu must match. If the settings do not match, the virtual COM ports will not work. If these settings are changed in the Device Manager, it will only affect the operation of the virtual COM port. It will not change the settings stored in the Serial Server. Use the ESP Manager to change the Serial Server settings.

Step 1: Use Device Manager to View New Ports

Confirm the virtual COM ports in the Device Manager.

Step 2: Double-click Ports to view the list of COM port numbers.

The installed Virtual COM port will be displayed as VLINX ESP (COM #).

Figure 42. The Device Manager Window

Step 3: In the Device Manager select a VLINX ESP COM#. Double- click it to bring up the Properties window.