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1. Click Install to install the virtual COM port driver. The Virtual COM Port (PC <-> PLC) indicates the

virtual COM port used on the PC.

To change to another port, use the COM ports section of Device Manager on the PC.

2. PLC Connection Port (HMI <-> PLC):

For most PLCs, set the mode to Normal. Some Siemens PLCs will use MPI ISOTCP;

Enter the IP address of the HMI;

Select the TCP Port to use. This must the same setting as the Pass-Through Port Number set in the

EasyBuilder project, on the Model tab of the System Parameters dialog;

Set the COM port on the HMI connected to the PLC.

3. Click Apply to accept the settings.

4. Click Stop Pass-through to end.

5. Click Uninstall to uninstall the virtual COM port driver on the PC.

The HMI must be powered and connected to the PC or Windows will not recognize the virtual port

as an available serial port.

When the HMI is in Ethernet pass-through mode, the HMI suspends communications with the PLC

and the application in the HMI does not run.

Refer to Technical Note TN5047 for more information on “Using the Pass-Through Mode.”

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