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ICDM-RX/TCP Installation and Configuration Guide
NS-Link COM Port Driver Installation Overview
4. If necessary, update SocketServer, which can be downloaded from https://www.pepperl-fuchs.com.
Note: Technical Supports recommends that you update to the latest version of SocketServer before
installing any NS-Link device driver or configuring socket ports.
a. Check the SocketServer version using Checking the SocketServer Version on Page 29 to determine
the version on the ICDM-RX/TCP.
b. If necessary, update SocketServer. See Uploading SocketServer with PortVision DX on Page 30.
Note: In rare cases, you may need to update Bootloader to support a new feature. A notice will posted
with SocketServer or the device driver if this is the case.
5. Go to the appropriate overview or overviews for your installation:
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NS-Link COM ports (or secure COM ports) - NS-Link COM Port Driver Installation Overview on Page 8
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NS-Link tty ports - NS-Link tty Port Installation Overview on Page 8
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TCP/IP socket ports - TCP/IP Socket Port Installation Overview on Page 9
1.3.1. NS-Link COM Port Driver Installation Overview
Use the following overview, which are discussed in detail in the subsequent sections, to install and configure
the ICDM-RX/TCP to run the NS-Link device driver for Windows operating systems..
1. After connecting the ICDM-RX/TCP, programming the IP address with PortVision DX, and uploading the
latest version of SocketServer, you are ready to install the driver.
2. Install the NS-Link device driver.
See Windows Installations on Page 33 for an installation overview of the NS-Link driver for Windows
operating systems and refer to the help system for more information.
3. Configure the COM ports using the ICDM-RX/TCP Windows Drivers Management Console. See
Configuring the NS-Link Driver for Windows on Page 34, which provides an overview of COM port
configuration.
4. Configure device properties, you can refer to Configuring COM Port Properties for Windows on Page 40.
5. Optionally, you may need to configure one or more ports for socket mode. See Socket Port Configuration
on Page 44 for information about configuring socket ports using the Server Configuration web page.
6. Connect the serial devices to the ICDM-RX/TCP. Refer to Connecting Serial Devices on Page 76 for
cabling and connector information.
1.3.2. NS-Link tty Port Installation Overview
Use the following steps, which are discussed in detail in the subsequent sections, to install and configure the
ICDM-RX/TCP to run the NS-Link device driver for Linux operating systems.
1. After connecting the ICDM-RX/TCP, programming the IP address, and uploading the latest version of
SocketServer, you are ready to install the driver.
2. Locate and unpackage the driver assembly at https://www.pepperl-fuchs.com.
Refer to the readme file packaged with the Linux driver assembly for driver installation and configuration
procedures for the tty port.
3. Optionally, you may need to configure one or more ports for socket mode. See Socket Port Configuration
on Page 44 for information about configuring socket ports using the web interface (SocketServer/NS-Link).
4. Connect the serial devices to the ICDM-RX/TCP. Refer to Connecting Serial Devices on Page 76 for
cabling and connector information.
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