B&B Electronics ESP904 - Manual - Manual (Page 52)

Installing Virtual COM Port
42 Chapter 6 Manual Documentation Number: ESP904-4513m
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Matching the ESP904 and Virtual COM Port Settings
The settings of the virtual COM ports in the Device Manager and the ESP904
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 ESP904. Use the ESP Manager to change
the ESP904 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 40. The Device Manager Window
Step 3: In the Device Manager select a VLINX ESP COM#. Double-click it to
bring up the Properties window.