Ross openGear GPI-8941 Series, User Manual

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GPI-8941 User Guide (v9.0) Setting up Remote Control • 45
Setting up Communications for a RossTalk Server
The section is applicable if the GPI-8941 card needs to open a TCP port for a RossTalk server.
To communicate with a server via RossTalk
1. From the Tree View , select the node for the GPI-8941 you want to configure.
2. Select the Remote Control Setup tab.
3. Select the RossTalk Server tab located at the bottom of the Remote Control Setup tab.
4. Use the TCP Port field to specify the port number external devices will use to connect to the GPI-8941 card.
5. Select the Enable box.
6. Click Apply at the bottom of the tab to save the new settings.
Troubleshooting RossTalk Communications
This section provides troubleshooting tips should you experience issues creating a RossTalk connection.
Verify the MFC-OG3-N or MFC-OGX-N Card Software Version
Ensure the MFC-OG3-N or MFC-OGX-N in your openGear frame is running software version 2.92 or higher.
To verify the MFC-OG3-N or MFC-OGX-N software version
1. In the Basic Tree View of DashBoard, locate the openGear frame that houses the GPI-8941 card.
2. Double-click the openGear frame node in the Basic Tree View to display a list of sub-nodes.
3. Double-click the Slot 0 sub-node.
The interface for the MFC-OG3-N or MFC-OGX-N displays in the DashBoard window.