S7-PCI315:USB driver installation

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If the S7-PCI315 PLC is connected via USB to your PC, then the Windows® Hardware detection asks for a driver.


1. Connect a USB cable

  • Connect a USB cable your PC with the USB port of the S7-PCI315 PLC.

Windows® detects the S7-PCI315 PLC automatically. The message "Found New Hardware" is displayed and the "Found new Hardware Wizard" is started.

2. Windows update

  • Select "No, not this time".

Assistent für das Suchen neuer Hardware

  • Click "Next >" to continue.

3. Install software automatically

  • Select "Install from a list or specific location".

Auswahl automatisch/Liste

  • Click "Next >" to continue.

4. Insert S7-PCI315 CD into the CD ROM drive

  • Insert the S7-PCI315 CD into your local CD ROM drive.
  • Select "Search for the best driver in these locations".

Wählen Sie die Such- und Installationsoptionen

  • Select "Include this location in the search".
  • Click "Browse".
  • Select the folder "Drivers\USB\Windows.INF" from the CD.
  • Click "Next >" to continue.

The USB driver is installed.

5. Finish installation

  • Click "Finish".

Fertigstellen des Assistenten

The installation is completed.

6. Check in Device Manager, whether the driver for the S7-PCI315 PLC is installed properly.

  • Open the "Device Manager": Desktop symbol My Computer > right mouse button "Properties" > Tab "Hardware" > button "Device Manager".
  • Check, whether the display in the "Device Manager" shows "netPLC (COMx)"

Virtueller COM-Port

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