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Configuring and Testing the PCLTA-20 Card
PCLTA-20 Configuration
PCLTA-20 configuration is accomplished by using the L
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control panel application. Open the control panel application by selecting the
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Plug ‘n Play icon in the Windows Control Panel.
Figure 3.1
PCLTA-20 Control Panel and Icon
The L
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device selection area, a general settings area, and a control section. The device
selection area contains configuration settings and diagnostic controls that are specific
to an individual PCLTA-20 card and its device driver. The general settings area
contains settings for all PCLTA-20 cards used with the PC. The control section
contains buttons for accepting or canceling the changes made in the control panel, as
well as a Help button.
PCLTA-20 Initialization
In most cases, PCLTA-20 initialization occurs automatically upon installation of the
card and subsequent power-up of the computer. Manual initialization will be required
following software installation to a directory other than
c:\lonworks
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moving of the PCLTA-20 system images.
To manually initialize the PCLTA-20 card, verify that the control panel application’s
System Image Path entry is correct, then click the Apply button.
An error will be reported if an attempt is made to view the transceiver type before the
PCLTA-20 card is initialized. Testing the card with the Diagnostics button, as
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