STEP 1
Select COM Port that the serial device is
connected to. Virtually unlimited number of
attached COM ports can be selected and data
can be read/written simultaneously.
STEP 2
Click on “Settings...” to change the
communications port settings. Select the same
communications parameters that the serial
device uses, otherwise data will not download
correctly.
If you do not know the parameters used by the
serial device consult the device user manual or
contact the manufacturer.
STEP 3
Read test data from the serial device to make
sure that data downloads correctly. Data
downloaded from the serial device should
appear in the "Serial port activity monitor" text
box.
STEP 4
Once data is downloading correctly minimize
CPS Plus by selecting "Minimize in try" from the
CPS Plus "Window" Menu. Switch to the
Windows application to which data is being
downloaded.
Data read from the serial device will appear in
the application as if it were being typed in using
the keyboard.