50 Control Modules—Network Control Module 200 Series
For problems that occur with the S2 Migration network, refer to these
documents:
•
Table Top Modem or S2 hardware: JC/85/40 Hardware Data Book
(FAN 497)
•
S2 Software:
- Metasys Operator Workstation User’s Manual: Advanced User’s
Guide, Using Diagnostics (FAN 634)
- Network Toolbox software (optional): Diagnostics Feature,
S2 Statistics
For JC/85 Gateway connections, additional checks:
•
Since the JC/85 polls the Gateway NCM, the RECV LED should light
before the XMIT. If the XMIT LED lights first, ensure that the cable
between the JC/85 and RS-232 submodule is not backwards.
•
Check that the JC/85 software was downloaded (NCSETUP menu
item C, Read NC Type).
For problems that occur with the JC/85 Gateway network, refer to:
•
JC/85 hardware: JC/85/40 Hardware Data Book (FAN 497)
•
JC/85 software: Programming Options, 01-12: JC/85/40 Software
Data Book (FAN 534)
Additional checks for RS-232 Remote Modem applications:
•
(For 1200 Baud Hayes) Ensure that the remote modem’s switch
settings are correct.
•
(For 2400 Baud Hayes, and above) Ensure that the NOVRAM
parameters are correctly loaded.
•
(For Multi-Tech®) Ensure that the remote modem’s switch settings
are correct. (Refer to switch settings in the Metasys Network
Technical Manual, App. Notes: Network Communications, Leased
Line Modem Application Note, (LIT-6363141)
One reason that an NCM appears to not function properly is that the
NCSETUP software version used to configure it is not appropriate to the
version of Metasys software loaded in the NCM. For example,
NCSETUP 3.0 should not be used to configure a system using Metasys
software Version 4.0, or NCSETUP 4.0 to configure Metasys software
Version 3.0.
An NCM200 requires Metasys Release 4.0 (or later) software. Beginning
with Release 4.0, NCSETUP is contained within the Metasys PMI
software, and the release number appears in the information line directly
after you enter
NCSETUP
at the computer.
NCSETUP Field
Checks