PILZ Virtual Comm (COM23) Driver

The PILZ Virtual Comm (COM23) driver allows Windows to recognize a compatible Pilz USB connection as a virtual serial port, enabling communication with software that uses COM ports. It is intended for users who need to connect supported equipment from Pilz GmbH & Co. KG to a PC for configuration, diagnostics, or other supported communication tasks. COM23 is the port number assigned by Windows, rather than a separate hardware model.

Key Features

• Provides a virtual COM interface so compatible applications can communicate with connected Pilz equipment over USB.
• Helps Windows identify the connection correctly instead of displaying it as an unknown device when the appropriate driver is missing.
• Makes the assigned serial port available in Device Manager, where you can check its status and confirm the COM number.
• Supports installation on the listed Windows versions: Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Vista, and XP, subject to the requirements of the specific driver package and connected equipment.

How to Install PILZ Virtual Comm (COM23) Driver

1. Check your Windows version and whether it is 32-bit or 64-bit. Confirm the connected equipment’s model before choosing a package, since the COM23 label alone does not establish driver compatibility.
2. For your PILZ Virtual Comm (COM23) driver download for Windows, choose a trusted package that explicitly supports your equipment and operating system. If a free download is offered, verify its source and compatibility before running it.
3. Extract the downloaded archive if necessary. Follow the included instructions about when to connect the USB device, then run the installer if one is provided.
4. If manual installation is required, open Device Manager, locate the relevant device, select Update driver, and browse to the extracted driver folder. Allow Windows to install the matching driver.
5. Reconnect the device or restart Windows if prompted. Check for the virtual port under Ports (COM & LPT), then select its assigned COM number in your application; it may differ from COM23.

Keep the driver updated when a compatible release addresses a communication issue or supports a system change. Choose the latest version approved for your equipment rather than assuming every newer package is suitable. For Windows 10/11 systems, check support separately: Windows 10 is listed here, but Windows 11 compatibility is not confirmed. Before an update on a working setup, save the existing driver details and review the supplied instructions.