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15.3.1 Communicating via MJ1 or MJ3 Serial Ports
Start by configuring Cscape to use the correct communications port. This can be done using the
Tools
→
Options
→
Communication Port
dialog in Cscape.
If a serial programming connection is to be used and the PC does not have a COM port, a USB-to-Serial
adapter may be used. Horner offers the
HE500USB600 USB-to-RS232 Serial Adapter
, which comes as
part of the
HE-XCK and HE-CPK programming kits
. Drivers for it are normally found automatically by the
Windows operating system as long as an internet connection is established. Otherwise, the drivers may
be loaded from the Horner website:
North America:
https://hornerautomation.com/support-files
https://www.hornerautomation.eu/support/
Next, connect the PC’s serial port to the port
labeled MJ1/MJ2 or MJ3 on the EXL10/XL10 PRIME.
If communications are successful, the target indicator should show the mode of the controller Target:
yy(R) as shown in the status section above.
If the controller is not communicating, it may be required to set the target ID of the controller in Cscape
or on the unit. The Target ID allows directing communications to a particular unit when multiple units
are connected via a CsCAN network. Units without CsCAN network ports respond to any network ID and
do not require the ID to be configured.
To check or change the ID on the EXL10/XL10 PRIME, press the System Button to enter the System
Menu. The first item in the menu is Set Network ID.
Pressing Enter allows the ID of the unit to be viewed or modified.
To change the Target ID of Cscape use the
Controller
→
Set Target Network ID
dialog.