MP Filtri PML2, User Manual

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12 PC Operation
Figure 3 Remote Device dialogue
− Right click on My Computer icon and then left click on Properties.
− Click on the Hardware tab and then click on the Device Manager Button.
− Click on the plus sign next to Ports (COM & LPT).
• Windows 7
− View the installed devices using Start Button/Devices and Printers.
• You should see an icon representing the port.
− "Communications port’’- if using the Serial lead.
− "Aten USB to Serial Cable’’ or "Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port’’ if
using an adaptor cable.
• Either of these will have a COM number after it. This is the number you should
use when selecting the Com Port.
4.3 USB Port
When a built-in computer serial port is not available the USB to serial converter
can be used.
• Connect PML² to the computer using the Serial lead and the USB to Serial
Converter.
• Install the Prolific driver from the file: PL2303_Prolific_DriverInstaller_v110.exe
on the provided CD.
• You will need to accept any warnings about making changes to your computer.