Minicom Advanced Systems 5UM20114 - Manual (Page 69)

OPERATING GUIDE
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Communication Error
If a Communication Error box appears when trying to scan the system – see
Figure 49.
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 49 Communication Error
The View menu
From the View menu choose to display:
• All computers, or only active switched on computers.
• The Legend
• The toolbar
Selecting a computer
To select a computer:
Click on the computers icon. The system switches to that computer. The
connected icon appears with a red background . Control and monitor the
selected computer from the keyboard and mouse connected to the Smart Switch.
The toolbar buttons
The toolbar buttons are explained below.
Get Status
If for whatever reason there is a break in communication between the Control
software and the system, click to get the current status of the