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17.5 Connecting to the I3N
i3 configurator connects to the local controller automatically when the serial connection is made. The
status bar below shows an example of a successful connection. This status bar is in the bottom right-hand
corner of the i3 configurator window.
In general, the
Target
number should match the
Local
number. The exception to this is when the controller
is being used as a "pass through" unit where other controllers on a ICAN network could be accessed
through the local controller.
Determine connection status by examining feedback next to
Local
&
Target
in the status bar of i3
configurator.
Table 17.4 – i3 configurator Target & Local Numbers
Local: ###
If a number shows next to
Local,
then communication is established to the local
controller.
Local: No Port
i3 configurator is unable to access the COM port of the PC. This could mean that i3
configurator is configured for a COM port that is not present or that another
program has control of the COM port. Only one i3 configurator window can access
a port at a time. Subsequent instances of i3 configurator opened will indicate No
Port.
Local: No Com
i3 configurator has accessed a PC COM port but is not communicating with the
controller. This typically occurs when the controller is not physically connected.
Local: ???
Unknown communication error. Close i3 configurator, power cycle the controller
and reopen i3 configurator with a blank project. Check Local.
Target: #(I,R,D)
If I (idle), R (run), or D (do I/O) shows next to
Target number,
then communication
is established to the target controller.
Target: #(?)
Communication is not established to the target controller. Check node ID of
controller and set Target to match. Make sure
local
connection is established.
