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title: "Installing"
slug: "installing-xlc4-commander"
updated: 2026-09-02T05:49:31Z
published: 2026-09-02T05:49:31Z
canonical: "docs-linescan.alliedvision.com/installing-xlc4-commander"
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# Installing

There is no need to install XLC4 Commander. XLC4 Commander is an executable file (.exe file).

1. Download the latest version of XLC4 Commander from the [Allied Vision website](https://chromasens.de/en/software).
2. Copy the file “XLC4Commander.exe” to a folder of your choice on the PC.
3. Create a shortcut.

## Interfaces

XLC4 Commander works with the following control interfaces:

- X1 (RS232)
- X2 (USB emulated as virtual COM interface)
- X3 (Ethernet TCP/IP with IPv4 address)

### Cabling to the PC

For the 3 different control interfaces use the following connectors:

X1: RS232 cable DSub9 1:1 female-male

X2: USB cable AM-BM

X3: Cat-5 patch cable for ethernet