B&B Electronics PESV1A - Manual - Manual (Page 22)

Getting Started
12 Manual Documentation Number: PES1A/PESV1A-0712m
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6. Configure the PES1A/PESV1A
 In the Configuration, Serial Ports page select the Port Profile you require for
use with your application (E.g. RealPort for virtual COM port, TCP Server,
UDP server, Serial Bridge, etc)
 Configure the serial port settings for the selected Port Profile (E.g. In TCP
Sockets select client or server, TCP port numbers, etc.) Also configure baud
rate, data bits, etc in Basic Serial Settings.
 Configure any required alarms and notification
 If RealPort profile was selected (virtual COM port) do the next step (Set up
VCOM)
7. Set up VCOM (if using the RealPort profile)
 Start the RealPort software wizard (located on the included CD)
 Select Add a New Device
 Select your PES1A/PESV1A from the list
 Select an unused COM port number
 Follow the wizard to set up a virtual COM port
8. Communicate
 Configure and then start your application