Connecting your PC to a Xinje PLC requires a dedicated USB driver to enable communication with the programming software (XBuilder or XCPro). Without the correct driver installation, your operating system will fail to recognize the hardware, resulting in connection timeouts.
Navigate to the top menu and select > Communication Settings (or Communication Config ).
Do not use generic USB-to-serial drivers. Xinje PLCs use a proprietary driver, often based on a or a custom Xinje driver , depending on the PLC series. xinje plc usb driver install
: After the main software installation, you must often install the XNet Setup (e.g., XNetSetup_en.exe ). This package frequently contains the underlying communication drivers and virtual COM port settings needed for USB connectivity. 3. Connecting the Hardware and Driver Verification
This guide provides the necessary steps to install the USB driver for Xinje PLCs, specifically for the . Installing this driver is essential for the XCP Pro or XDPPro software to communicate with your hardware. 🛠️ Prerequisites Connecting your PC to a Xinje PLC requires
Verify that or a specific virtual COM Port (e.g., COM3) appears without any warning icons. Open XBuilder or XCPro.
: While you can install the main XDPPro software to any drive (e.g., D: or E:), the XINJEConfig tool and its associated USB drivers must be installed to the default directory on your C: drive to function correctly. Ensure your installation paths contain only English characters . Avoid any folders with Chinese or other non-English characters, as this can cause communication errors later. Do not use generic USB-to-serial drivers
Uninstall the current driver in Device Manager, unplug the cable, restart your computer, and try the installation again.
Select as the transfer mode (if available) or select the COM Port number assigned in Device Manager. Click Check to test the connection. 💡 Troubleshooting Tips
XC Pro (for XC/XD series) or XS Studio (for XS series).
If the software loses connection mid-transfer, open Device Manager, right-click your USB host controller, go to , and uncheck Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power . Additionally, try swapping to a USB 2.0 port instead of a blue USB 3.0 port, as older PLC chipsets occasionally conflict with newer USB standards.