CommLink IV Technical Guide
4
Operator Interface
Quick Guide
Quick Guide
Follow the fi ve steps below to get your CommLink up and
running in no time.
Note:
If you are using the CommLink IV without utilizing
Prism, you need only perform Steps 1 & 2.
Step 1:
Set your CommLink’s communication switch to
Multiple
or
Single.
See Figure 2 on page 6
.
Step 2:
Wire your CommLink to the appropriate controller
on your system, and plug the CommLink into a
power
supply.
See Figure 1 on page 5.
Step 3:
Attach one end of the USB cable to the back of
your CommLink and the other end into your
computer’s
USB
port.
Step 4:
Install the USB drivers located on the included
CD-ROM.
Step 5:
Install Prism software on your computer.
Please Note:
For remote communications, follow the
instructions included in your IP Module
Technical Guide or Remote Link II
Technical
Guide.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Follow the included CommLink IV connection and
wiring instructions sheet (
Figure 1 on page 5
) to
connect and confi gure the CommLink IV before
beginning the USB driver installation procedure.
Make sure you follow the appropriate directions for
your
Windows
®
version and Prism version -
Windows
®
XP directions are different from
Windows
®
Vista, and Prism directions are different
from Prism II.
Familiarize yourself with all system components and
review all documentation. Pay special attention to
“Cautions,” “Notes,” and “Warnings” since these may
keep you from experiencing unnecessary problems.
If you encounter any problems, please refer to the
Troubleshooting section of this guide fi rst. If you
can’t resolve the problem, please call WattMaster
Technical Support at our toll free number—
1-866-918-1100.