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TROUBLESHOOTER
Board Will
Not
Communicate
with PC
Bad SPI or USB Connections
Check/replace cables
Make sure the board is getting power and USB light is on solid
Bad or Conflicting Virtual Comm Port on PC
See the
Software Installation
section - reinstall driver software, or,
change the USB-Serial com port number in Device Manager if there
is a conflict
LED Flashes on USB Adapter (USB box not recognized)
Disconnect and reconnect the board and USB adapter, take care to
connect the QSlide™ board to the USB adapter first as USB box
detects the QSlide™ board on power up.
Board will not Calibrate due to noise
(failure to calibrate will cause the board
to cease communications)
See below — Noisy or erratic signal
Noisy or
Erratic Signal
Noisy Power Supply -
try a different USB port or PC
Cables or Board too Close to Strong Noise Source
(such as a power line or
switching noise source)
Increase the distance from E510 to the noise source
Place a grounded metal shield between the noise source and the
QSlide™ board
QSlide™ Board is not Mechanically Stable
Prevent board from moving around
Strong RFI from a Transmitter or Adjacent Digital Product
Remove the noise source or shield against it
