7-2________________________________________ Connecting to the PowerMax Control Panel
7.1.1 Local Connection (Serial Port)
Local connection is used when the PowerMax Remote Programmer is within direct cable
connection distance from the PowerMax control panel. When using Local Connection there is
no need for a modem.
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 7-2: 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.
Figure 7-3: Progress Bar
