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CommLink 5 Technical Guide
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Operator Interface
Troubleshooting the USB Drivers
Troubleshooting Tips
Problems with Prism 2 Software
•
Verify that the correct COM port, created by the USB
connection, is selected in the Job Site Window. Verify
COM port number by clicking
,
,
,
,
.
•
Verify that CommLink 5 is selected for Type of CommLink
in
the
Job-Sites Window.
•
Verify that the correct CommLink mode is selected
under Network Confi guration in the Job-Sites Window.
Problems with USB Connection
•
Verify that the TX-USB and RX-USB are blinking
when you perform a Search for Units or try to open a
status screen in Prism 2.
•
If the USB LEDs fail to blink, disconnect and
reconnect the USB connection.
•
If the problem persists, verify that the USB drivers
have been installed properly.
Problems Viewing Multiple Controllers on a Network
•
Make sure that the CommLink’s communication
switch is set to Multiple.
•
In Prism 2, make sure that Multiple Loop Confi guration is
selected for Network Confi guration in the Job-Sites
Window.
NOTE:
WattMaster Controls Technical Support cannot trou-
bleshoot internal PC and/or Windows-based operating
system problems.
NOTE:
WattMaster Controls Technical Support cannot
troubleshoot fi rewalls, routers and/or problems on a
customer’s internal or external network. An IT profes-
sional may need to be consulted.