Device type of Communication Server have Serial( RS-232C, RS-422, RS-485, Modem, ... ), TCP/IP, UDP/IP, PC Card, DDE, OPC, etc.
Serial communication
Cable connection of Serial communication
TCP/IP, UDP/IP ( Network ) communication
TCP/IP, UDP/IP communication normally use ethernet cable.
Note) Cable connection of Windows
Setting method of TCP/IP, UDP/IP
1) Open 'Control Panel' of Windows.
2) Select network icon.
3) Select 'Add' button at network configuration.
4) Add TCP/IP in Protocol.
PC Card Communication
Digital/Analgo Input, Output card use by installing on the PCI or ISA.
You should to set address of input, output card and install at PC Slot.
DDE, OPC communication
DDE, OPC communication cable can set by DDE, OPC Server or Client.
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Communication cable's basic concept and connection
Communication Server Main Help