RS-232 Serial Port for PLC/HMI/Drive Programming
RS-232 Serial Port for PLC/HMI/Drive Programming
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My laptop doesn't have a serial communication port. Now, I would like to use it to program various industrial staples like PLC's, HMI's, AC/DC/Servo Drives. I believe my best choice to be a Serial RS-232 PCMCIA Card, but I am also finding various USB to RS-232 converters. One of my biggest concerns is the compatability of ANY serial adapter I buy with WindowsXP.
The only serial RS-232 PCMCIA Card that I was able to find, that was specifically designed to be compatible with WinXP is "Brainboxes" out of the UK. US sales support is somewhat limited on these, and pricey.
http://www.brainboxes.com/products/serial/product.asp?id=PM-020
Anyone already using Windows XP and some type of "add on" serial port for programming, with success? Opinions on advantages/disadvantages of PCMCIA vs. USB type? Obviously, purchase price is a major influence, also.
The only serial RS-232 PCMCIA Card that I was able to find, that was specifically designed to be compatible with WinXP is "Brainboxes" out of the UK. US sales support is somewhat limited on these, and pricey.
http://www.brainboxes.com/products/serial/product.asp?id=PM-020
Anyone already using Windows XP and some type of "add on" serial port for programming, with success? Opinions on advantages/disadvantages of PCMCIA vs. USB type? Obviously, purchase price is a major influence, also.





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