Auto-Zone Control Systems USB-Link 2 Technical Guide, Installation Instructions for the USB-Link 2 (Version 01E) - Manual (Page 3)

USB-Link 2
3 Technical Guide
USB-Link 2 Overview
The USB-Link 2 (OE366) is a portable device that is used as an interface
to connect your computer to WattMaster controllers without the need
for a CommLink.
The USB-Link 2 provides a direct link to enable you to view the status
and confi gure and adjust the setpoints of any controller on the control
system communications loop using Prism 2 graphical front end com-
puter software.
The USB-Link 2 is small in size and is powered by the USB port of the
computer it is plugged into, making it completely portable and allowing
connection to the system from any controller.
The USB-Link 2 is supplied with a USB cable, a mini-DIN male
communication cable, and two mini-DIN to terminal adapters. The
communication cable allows you to walk up to any controller that has
a communication socket and plug in the USB-Link 2 to gain access to
the system. The adapters are used for boards that do not have a female
mini-DIN plug connection.
CAUTION: The USB-Link 2 will not work with Prism software.
It will only work with Prism 2 software.
System Requirements
To enable the USB-Link 2 to work with Prism 2, you will need:
• USB-Link 2 with USB cable, mini-DIN male
communication cable, and adapters for terminal and
modular connections (cables and adapters provided)
• USB drivers on CD-ROM (supplied with USB-Link 2 but
also downloadable from any of our websites). Make sure to
install the drivers before connecting the USB-Link 2 to
your computer.
• PC with USB 1.1 or 2.0 port (supplied by others)
• Microsoft ® Windows ® XP, Vista, 7, or 8
• Prism 2 software version 4.0.4 or later (supplied with USB-
Link 2 but also downloadable from any of our websites)
Networked Systems Only
• CommLink(s) with software v3.15 or later and/or Mini
Link(s) with software v3.14 or later.
Please note: If these devices contain earlier software
versions, you will need to order updated EPROMs from
WattMaster. See Troubleshooting on page 13 for further
instructions.
General Information
Female 6 Pin
Mini-DIN
Connector
Female Type B
USB Connector
LED - Typical
Configuration
Switch
Top End View of USB-Link 2
Front View of USB-Link 2
Bottom End View of USB-Link
STAND ALONE
NETWORK
3.63”
2.31”
1.06”
Communication
Speed Switch
Figure 1: Top, Front, and Bottom Views of the
USB-Link 2
Revised 10/27/14