User manual
  Installing the VLINX ESP Software 
Manual Documentation Number: ESP901-902_4105m  Chapter 3  17 
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The Windows-based ESP Manager and Virtual COM Port software 
makes configuration fast and easy. If using Windows, installing the 
ESP Manager software and setting up virtual COM ports to configure 
the 
Serial Server is recommended. 
Software Installation 
The VLINX ESP software includes: 
•  ESP Manager 
•  Install Virtual COM Ports 
•  Uninstall Virtual COM Ports 
Automatic Installation 
Step 1a: Inserting the VLINX CD in the CD-ROM should 
automatically launch the Install Shield Wizard. 
Manual Installation 
Step 1b: To manually start the software installation, from the 
Windows Desktop, click Start button. At the Run command 
line type 
D:start.exe then click OK. (D: is the drive letter for 
the CD ROM.) 
Figure 12.  The Run Dialogue Box 
The Install Shield Wizard window will be displayed. 
Installing the VLINX ESP Software 
18   Chapter 3  Manual Documentation Number: ESP901-902_4105m 
B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com 
B&B Electronics Ltd – Westlink Commercial Pk – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445 – www.bb-europe.com 
Figure 13.  The Install Shield Wizard Window 
Step 2: When the VLINX ESP Setup window appears, click Next. 
Figure 14.  VLINX ESP Setup Window 
Figure 15.  The Choose Destination Window 
Step 3: When Choose Destination Location appears, click Next. 
The installation progress will be shown until complete. 










