Operating the Phantom system with the Control software
4-3
Selecting a Com port
During the Setup process you will be prompted to choose a Com port. Choose the Com port to which the
RS232 Serial cable is connected. Failure to select the correct Com port will result in the software running in
demo mode.
Once Setup is complete the Control window appears. See the figure below.
Figure 4-2
The Control window
Computer icons
Icon Meaning
Remote computer is connected and switched on
Remote computer is switched off or unconnected
Connected and switched on computer with a Local
Workstation attached and presently being used locally.
After remaining idle for 30 seconds, it changes to
yellow
.
When you first open the Control window the software automatically gets the status of the Phantom system,
including the security access settings.
