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Comtrol utility – Comtrol RocketPort Plus Universal PCI User Manual

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20 - Troubleshooting

RocketPort Plus Universal PCI User Guide: 2000369 Rev. C

Troubleshooting

Comtrol Utility

The Comtrol Utility is available on the Software and Documentation CD or you
can

download

(Page 6) the latest version. The file is a self-extracting zip file that

automatically starts the installation procedure. It is not necessary to reboot the
PC after installation.

The Comtrol Utility package includes the following applications that you can access
from the Comtrol Program group:

Port Monitor (PMon2) checks for errors, modem control, and status signals. In
addition, it provides you with raw byte input, output counts, and confirm that
the device driver is functioning. It can determine if the ports are in use by
another application.

Test Terminal (WCOM2) can be used to troubleshoot communications on a port-
by-port basis (

Using Test Terminal to Test a Port

on Page 25). Test Terminal

requires a loopback plug. You can build a loopback plug if you are missing the
loopback plug shipped with the adapter (

Connecting Serial Devices

on Page 9).

Use the following
procedure to install the
Comtrol Utility package.

1.

Execute the
Comtrol_Utility_Pack
age_x.xx.msi
file,
where x_xx is the
Comtrol Utility
version number.

2.

Click Next.

3.

Click Next.