This topic discusses which port type can be used with what type of hardware.
A required parameter for the OpenPortEx command is the Port type. Each type is and the hardware it supports is listed below.
Port type type | Applicable hardware | Notes |
---|---|---|
RS232
neoVI Blue (USB or RS232 connection)
neoVI Pro (USB or RS232 connection)
neoVI Green (RS232)
ValueCAN
Devices that use a USB connection listed here have a virtual COM port connection to the PC even though it is connected to the USB port on the PC.
USB
neoVI Green
These devices use the USB Port type
TCP/IP
neoVI Blue
neoVI Pro
neoVI Green
ValueCAN
All ICS devices can be connected via a TCP/IP connection using a second PC as a gateway.