7. Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

7.1Diagnostics

After configuring the VxComm Driver by using the VxComm Utility, the VxComm Driver should work without error. However, users can use a simple test to make sure it's working properly.

Note: The test method depends on the user's devices and client programs.

„Example 1: Loop-Back Testing

Step 1: Connect the TXD1 to the RXD1 of the i-7540D.

COM1

COM4

Path 1

COM1

 

RXD1

(Real COM)

(Virtual COM)

 

 

 

Path 2

TXD1

 

 

 

Connect by a wire

Step 2: Set COM1 of the i-7540D as virtual COM4 of the Host PC using the VxComm Utility.

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I-7540D specifications

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