pdowns Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Hello,I ordered on the sale and am waiting for shipment (was told September!) so I am waiting (but not too patiently). I've been reading, downloaded the software, but there's something I just don't get.How is my PC connected to the controller? The Hardware Utility refers to Comm ports. Do I need a Comm port on the PC? Why did I order an ethernet CAT5 cable? (Why was one even offered?)I want to use a laptop computer to control my display. It has a Comm port, but that port also has a built in modem. Exactly what kind of connection do I need? A "serial port," a modem, ethernet, ... I have many PCs to choose from but would prefer to use laptops (that typcially have no external serial ports).Thanks for the clarification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdowns Posted July 20, 2008 Author Share Posted July 20, 2008 Me again ...Never mind, I finally read the correct manuals (LOR160xW and RS485_Adapters) RTFMThe answer is that I'll plug the RS485B adapter into a USB port and install drivers that will create a "virtual serial port" on the PC's USB port.Makes sense ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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