# USBMapper

> Symcon documentation · English · generated on 2026-09-26  
> Index: https://www.symcon.de/en/llms.txt

Source: https://www.symcon.de/en/service/documentation/module-reference/legacy/usbmapper/

_Requires Symcon >= 5.5_

> **Warning:** This module is deprecated and should no longer be used

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The module automatically sets the correct USB port to the entered serial ports.

### function scope
- The module automatically maps entered SerialPorts to the respective correct USB port.
- Several serial ports can be entered in the list.
- It is checked at the start of IP-Symcon and every minute whether the SerialPorts are configured correctly.

### requirements
- Linux or Raspberry Pi

### Software Installation
- Via the [Module Store](https://www.symcon.de/en/service/documentation/components/management-console/module-store/) install the module USB-Mapper.

### Setting up the instances in IP-Symcon
- Under "Add instance" the 'USBMapper' module can be found using the quick filter.
  - More information about adding instances in the [Instances documentation](https://www.symcon.de/en/service/documentation/basics/instances/)

#### Configuration Page:
| Name    | Description                                       |
| ------- | ------------------------------------------------- |
| Devices | List, which contains the SerialPorts to be mapped |

## USBM_FixPorts

Source: https://www.symcon.de/en/service/documentation/module-reference/legacy/usbmapper/usbm-fixports/

`bool USBM_FixPorts(int $InstanceID)`

_Requires Symcon >= 5.5_

Checks whether the USB ports are still configured correctly

**Parameters**

- `$InstanceID` (int): ID of the Instance

**Returns** (bool): If the command could be executed successfully, it returns __TRUE__ as result, otherwise __FALSE__.

ID of the Instance

**Example**

```text
USBM_FixPorts(12345);
```