Connection Setup Via Usb - Dranetz PowerXplorer PX5 User Manual

External Communication Interface, continued
Connection
setup via USB
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The following procedure and diagram describe how to connect the PX5 to a computer
via USB. Once the physical connection is done, see Chapter 4 Instrument Settings -
Communications on page 4-10 for instructions on how to enable the PX5 settings to
communicate with external devices.
1. Connect one end of the fiber optic cable (P/N 900406) into the Fiber Optic Serial
Data Port located on the left side panel of the PX5.
2. Connect the other end of the fiber optic cable into the Fiber Optic Port on the plastic
housing of the 9-pin/RS232 Communication Module (P/N COMM-RS232).
3. Connect the 9-pin RS232 connector to the USB to RS232 Serial Adapter.
4. Install the software on the compact disc that came with your USB to RS232 Serial
Adapter. This will create a virtual COM port on your computer at the next available
serial port.
5. Connect the USB cable from a USB port on your computer to the USB socket of the
RS232 Serial Adapter.
6. Check the Device Manager in the Windows
port number created by the USB - RS232 Serial device. Use this COM number to
connect the PX5 with NodeLink
7. Refer to the NodeLink
how to set up a NodeLink site.
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