Minicom Advanced Systems Smart CAT5 - Manual (Page 29)

USER GUIDE
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5.3.2 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.
5.3.3 Communication Error
If a Communication Error box appears when trying to scan the system – Figure 23.
Figure 23 Communication Error
Check that:
· The RS232 Serial cable is connected to the computer’s Serial port and the
Smart CAT5 service port.
· The Com Port settings in Options / Com Port are set correctly. After
changing the Com port exit and re-enter the Control software.
5.3.4 The View menu
From the View menu choose to display:
· All computers, or only active switched on computers.
· The Legend
· The toolbar