Media Converters are modules which are used to control RS-232C/422 devices by wired LAN.
The media converter has three operating modes.
When using a virtual COM port in virtual COM mode, the following media
converter installation procedure is required.
Also, repeat steps 1 to 10 below for the number of COM ports of the media
converter you are using.
If you use a mode other than the virtual COM mode, there is no need
to [Implement a media converter].
Media converter devices
do not automatically recognize devices when connected with a LAN cable.
Therefore, it is necessary to perform the [Add legacy hardware] operation
in Device Manager in advance.
Start Device Manager and
select the PC name at the top of the tree view.
From the menu, select [Action] - [Add legacy hardware].
[Welcome to Add Hardware
Wizard] dialog is displayed.
Click [Next >].
[The wizard can help you
install other hardware] dialog is displayed.
Select [Install the hardware that I manually select from a list] and
click [Next >].
[From the list below, select
the type of hardware you are installing] dialog is displayed.
Select [Ports(COM & LPT)] from the list and click [Next >].
[Select the device driver
you want to install for this hardware] dialog is displayed.
When you select "CONTEC Co,.Ltd." from the [Manufacturer]
list in the left pane, the [Model] list in the right pane will be
updated.
In the [Model] list in the
right pane, select[F&eIT Virtual COM Port] and click [Next >].
[Completing the Add Hardware
Wizard] dialog is displayed.
Click [Finish] to complete the installation of Media Converter devices
At this time,virtual
COM serverwill be automatically registered in the startup folder.
Connect the power cable
to the device and power it on.
For details on how to connect, please refer to the reference manual
for each hardware device.
With the OS running, connect
the PC and device with a LAN cable.
For details on how to connect, please refer to the reference manual
for each hardware device.
Before using the media converter devices, please confirm and change the COM port.