RMS Technologies R256 CONTROLLER/DRIVER - Manual (Page 13)

2. Assign a name for your New
Connection
3. Determine the correct COM port # by
right clicking on “My Computer” and
selecting “Properties”. Select the
“Hardware Tab” and click on “Device
Manager”.
Note: if you are using the USB485
converter card, first download driver files
(found online: www.rmsmotion.com ).
You should then see the RMS USB 485
converter card in the “Ports (COM & LPT)”
area.
If you are connecting via RS232, most
likely it is COM1, “Communications Port”.
Figure 9
4. Under ‘Connect using’, select the COM
connection that corresponds to your PC serial
port (i.e. COM 1, COM 2, etc.) then click ‘OK’
5. Set your Port Settings to default (i.e. 9600
baud, 8 data, no parity, 1 stop bit, no flow
control)
Figure 10
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R256 Controller Manual 4/3/2009