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the AllSky-340 camera. If the software finds the camera at the
specified COM port, but at a different baud rate it will attempt to
change the baud rate to the requested value. If it cannot
communicate with the camera at the requested COM port or baud
rate the test will fail. If the test succeeds, the Ok button will be
enabled.
Ok Button
This accepts the COM Port and Baud Rate and closes the dialog.
Cancel Button
This discards any changes to the COM Port and Baud Rate and
closes the dialog.
Notes
While the camera does ship from the factory set to 9600 baud, it is
possible that communication with the camera may fail when using
third-party adapters (e.g. Bluetooth) that do not operate at this baud
rate. Thus you must first connect to the AllSky-340 using a hard-
wired RS-232 (or USB-to-RS-232) link. When the "Test" button is
used and a successful connection is established at a baud rate, the
AllSky-340 will store the baud rate into its non-volatile memory
and always use the new baud rate.
Since it is possible to use high speed baud rates not always
supported (230400 baud, and 460800 baud) there may be a situation
where the camera is set to a baud rate the PC cannot achieve. If the
"Test" button fails at any Baud Rate and the COM Port is correct,
the AllSky-340 can be reset back to 9600 baud using the following
procedure:
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Power-off the camera.
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Push and hold the Guide On/Off button.
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Power-on the camera.
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Release the Guide On/Off button when the Status LED is
red.
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Cycle power to the camera.
Now the camera will be reset to the default 9600 baud.
