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Computer icons, Communication error, The view menu – Minicom Advanced Systems CAT5 User Manual

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36. Computer icons

Icon Meaning

Computer is connected and switched on

Computer is switched off or unconnected

Computer that you are presently connected to

Connected and switched on computer with a Local
Workstation attached and presently being used locally.
After remaining idle for the Timeout period, it changes to
yellow.

When you first open the Control window the software automatically gets the status of
the system, including the security access settings.

37. Communication Error

If a Communication Error box appears when trying to scan the system – Figure 21.

Check that:

·

The RS232 Serial cable is connected to the computer’s and Smart 16 IP

Manager’s serial ports.

·

The Com Port settings in Options / Com Port are set correctly. After

changing the Com port exit and re-enter the Control software.

Figure 21 Communication Error

38. The View menu

From the View menu choose to display:

·

All computers, or only active switched on computers.

·

The Legend

·

The toolbar