Hardware Solutions for Gas Utilities User Manual
COM PORTS
The correct COM (communication) ports must be set for any equipment connected to the computer to establish
communication with the software application.
Finding the COM Port(s)
Windows 7: Click Windows Start to open the menu. Right-click Computer and select Properties> Device Manager.
Windows XP: Click Windows Start to open the menu. Right-click Computer and select Properties> Hardware tab>
Device Manager.
A window similar to the one below opens.
Click the small arrow next to Ports (COM & LPT) to expand the list. In the example, the ORION mobile transceiver ("Orion SE
Mobile COM") is using COM 5, and the IR cable ("Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port") is using COM 7.
Figure 4: Device Manager screen showing COM ports
OTE:N For computers with a serial port, such as the Panasonic Toughbook, the serial port is typically COM 1. On a
Toughbook, COM 2 and 3 are typically GPS ports.
MPORTANTI
Make a note of the COM ports. They will be needed to configure the settings for the software. Refer to "Settings" on
page13.
IR programming cable
with a serial USB
adapter
ORION mobile transceiver
COM PORTS
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