Technical data

Introduction
6 Chapter 1 Manual Documentation Number: ESP904-4513m
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Install Virtual COM Ports on PC
Step 1: From the Windows Start menu, run the Install Virtual COM Ports
utility included with the VLINX software,
Step 2: Search for all servers on the network
Step 3: Select the first port (4000) and map it to an unused COM port (e.g.
Port 15). Configure it for TCP protocol and the appropriate IP
address (determined in the last section).
Figure 3. Configuring the Virtual COM Port
Check Communications
Step 1: From the Windows Start menu, run HyperTerminal
Step 2: Configure HyperTerminal to connect using the COM port
configured in the last section (e.g. Port 15).
Step 3: Set Baud Rate, Data/Parity/Stop, and Flow Control to match the
configuration of the serial device connected to the ESP904 serial
port.
Step 4: Communications with the serial device should now be operational.