Chapter 7: Connecting to the Control Panel
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DE5450S Remote Programmer Guide Rev. 8
Note:
Whenever the Remote Programmer is connected, the Communications tab
becomes disabled.
7.1.1 Local Connection (Serial Port)
Local connection is used when the Remote Programmer is within direct cable
connection distance from the PowerMax/PowerMaster control panel. When using
Local Connection, a modem is not needed.
1. From
the
Communications mode
drop-down list, select
Serial Port
. The
serial port parameters are displayed as follows:
The
Comm port
field becomes enabled.
The
Baud rate
field displays 9600, this being the baud rate used for serial
connection.
The
Parity
and the
Stop bits
fields do not change.
Figure 7-17: Communications Mode - Serial Port
2. Change
the
Comm port
field as necessary.
3.
Auto-Detection Option
: Check the
Auto detect PowerMax when
program starts
checkbox, so that when starting the program, the system
will automatically search for the control panel connected to the
communication port.
Note:
The auto-detection option can also be activated by selecting
Port Auto Detection
from the Communications menu or by
checking the relevant checkbox in the New Site dialog box.
4. Click
OK
.
Note:
When the auto detection procedure is initiated, either when
starting the program or when choosing this option in the
Communication menu or New Site dialog box, the following screen
will appear, showing you the names of the ports being scanned.
