AGILIS-UC2 Serial Port (COM5) Driver

The AGILIS-UC2 Serial Port (COM5) driver enables Windows to communicate with Newport’s AGILIS-UC2 controller through its USB serial connection. It is needed by users setting up compatible Newport motion-control equipment or troubleshooting a controller that is connected but not recognized by their software.

Key Features

• USB-to-serial communication: Provides the serial interface that compatible control software uses to communicate with the connected Newport controller.
• COM port identification: Allows Windows to list the device under Ports (COM & LPT) in Device Manager. Although this device is labeled COM5, Windows may assign a different port number on your computer.
• Legacy Windows support: Listed operating systems include Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Vista, and XP. Choose a package that matches your Windows version and system architecture.
• Software connection setup: Makes the assigned COM port available for selection in compatible controller software. The driver does not replace any separate control application your setup requires.

How to Install AGILIS-UC2 Serial Port (COM5) Driver

1. Check your system. Confirm your Windows version and whether it uses a 32-bit or 64-bit architecture. For Windows 10/11 systems, note that Windows 10 is listed as supported, but Windows 11 compatibility should be verified with Newport before installation.
2. Select the correct package. For an AGILIS-UC2 Serial Port (COM5) driver download for Windows, use a trusted source and check the package’s supported hardware and operating systems. If offered as a free download, verify that it is the actual driver rather than a third-party updater.
3. Prepare the files. Extract the downloaded archive if necessary and read any included instructions. Follow the package’s guidance on when to connect or disconnect the controller.
4. Install the driver. Run the supplied installer, if provided. For a manual installation, open Device Manager, locate the controller or unrecognized device, choose Update driver, and browse to the extracted driver folder.
5. Verify communication. Reconnect the controller if instructed, then check Device Manager for its serial-port entry without a warning icon. Select the displayed COM port in your control software; do not assume it must always be COM5.

Keep the driver updated by checking for the latest version compatible with your hardware and Windows installation. Review release notes before an update, especially on a working equipment-control system, and retain the previous installer in case you need to restore your existing setup.