Model IRS232A
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BACKING-UP PROJECT FILES
It is always wise to backup all project files to another hard drive, floppy disc or other storage media. It is
recommended that each project be saved to a floppy disc and kept with each client's job files. To make backup
copies, proceed as follows:
1. Open the hard drive icon from "My Computer" (usually drive C:) in Win 95/98/NT/2000/XP. Open the
DRAG460 beta folder, then the Projects folder.
2. Locate project files. The files in the Projects folder will have an .pja, .pjb, .pjc extensions. All three must
be copied.
3. Open a window for the backup drive and make a Projects folder for that drive.
4. Select and drag the files to be backed-up that are in the Projects folder on the main hard drive and drop
them into the Projects folder in the backup drive.
NOTE 1:
Project files can be relatively large, requiring up to 1 MB of space or more, depending on the
complexity of your project. When backing up to 1.44 MB floppies, you may need one floppy for each Project.
NOTE 2:
The file sizes can be reduced dramatically, if needed, by using a good file compression program,
such as Win Zip.
USING BACKUP FILES
To use back-up files at a later date, copy them back to the Projects folder located under the DRAG460 directory
(after un-Zipping them, if previously Zipped). Proceed as follows:
1. Locate the Projects folder on the main and backup drives.
2. On the backup drive open the Projects folder and identify the files needed, with the proper extensions, Un-Zip
them, if previously Zipped.
3. Click and drag these files from the backup drive and drop them into the Projects folder on the main hard drive.
BACKING-UP SMARTPAD AND PALETTE FILES
The SmartPad and Palette folders in the DRAG460 directory contain all the files of learned individual IR
commands and specific palettes that have created for all projects. These should be backed up in the event of a
hard drive failure, for transferring work to another computer, etc. Back-up these files to another hard drive, a tape
drive or a floppy. Proceed as follows:
1. Open the hard drive icon from "My Computer" (usually drive C:) in Win 95/98/NT/2000/XP. Open the
Drag460 folder.
2. Locate the SmartPad and Pallets folders.
3. Click and drag (copy) the SmartPad and Pallets folders to the backup drive. These files are small enough to
easily fit on one 1.44 MB floppy.
4. To use them at a later date, drag & drop them back into the Appropriate SmartPad or Palette folder on the
main hard drive
NOTE:
To avoid the potential loss of work, back up files frequently.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
1. Communication Problems between PC COM Port and IRS232A:
Performing Base Unit “Who Am I” returns message stating:
Unable to Determine Base Unit
a. Check cable connection between the IRS232A and the PC. This cable should be a “straight
through” DB9 Male/Female cable wired “pin to pin”.
b. Check your PC for any conflicts with your COM Port
c. Verify proper COM Port settings under PREFERENCES (hit F2) in the Dragon Drop-IR software.
2. Problems communicating with Device
After the proper RC68+ IR trigger is sent to the IRS232A, the
Green
RS232 Out
LED blinks
but does not
control the device.
a. Check for proper cable connection from IRS232A to device. The device should be plugged into
the RS232 OUT connector on the IRS232A.
b. Check to see if device being controlled needs a Null Modem cable for proper ‘hand-shaking’
communication between the two units.
c. Test the output of the IRS232A for proper command string. Please see TESTING COMMANDS
FROM THE IRS232A. Use test Method 3.
