Using The Support Software Port - Omron E5CN-HT User Manual

Using the Support Software Port

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Using the Support Software Port

Procedure
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Use the communications port for Support Software to connect the personal
computer to the Digital Controller when using EST2-2C-MV4 CX-Thermo or a
version of CX-Thermo higher than 4.30, or other Support Software. The E58-
CIFQ1 USB-Serial Conversion Cable is required to make the connection.
For information concerning the models that can be used with CX-Thermo,
contact your OMRON sales representative.
Use the following procedure to connect the Digital Controller to the personal
computer using the USB-Serial Conversion Cable. The USB-Serial Conver-
sion Cable is used to communicate with the COM port of the personal com-
puter. To perform communications using USB-Serial Conversion Cable, set
the communications port (COM port) number to be used for the software to
the COM port assigned to the Cable.
1. Turn ON the power to the Digital Controller.
Note If the Cable is connected when the power to the Digital Controller
is OFF, power will be supplied from the personal computer and im-
pose a load on the internal circuits of the Digital Controller.
2. Connect the Cable.
Connect the personal computer's USB port with the Support Software port
on the Digital Controller using the Cable.
• Digital Controller Connection Method
Personal computer's USB port
E5EN-HT
Communications port
for Support Software
Bottom view of E5EN-HT
Note Hold the connector when inserting or disconnecting the Cable.
3. Install the driver.
Install the driver to enable the Cable to be used with the personal comput-
er.
• Installation
When the Cable is connected with the personal computer, the OS detects
the product as a new device. At this time, install the driver using the instal-
lation wizard. For details on installation methods, refer to the user's man-
ual for the E58-CIFQ1 USB-Serial Conversion Cable.
E58-CIFQ1
Bottom view of E5CN-HT
Communications port
for Support Software
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E5CN-HT
Communications port
for Support Software
E5AN-HT
Bottom view of E5AN-HT