Minicom Advanced Systems 5UM20114 User Manual

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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