Applied Concepts Inc ACMI007 Manuel D’Utilisation
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For suspected communication link problems or to change the serial port or the baud
rate, click on “Options” in the main screen and select “Change Serial Port Settings” from
the pull-down menu.
Change the Port setting to match the PC’s serial port being used by the Dashboard
application and the Baud rate to match the baud rate setting in the Sensor.
application and the Baud rate to match the baud rate setting in the Sensor.
If there is still no luck communicating with the unit, there is a way to force the Speed
Sensor to a known setting. To change it to its factory default 9600 baud setting, perform
the sequence outlined in the Factory Defaults section in the next chapter. Be careful
using this method because all of the Speed Sensor’s settings are changed back to
factory defaults – not just the baud rate. If other settings were configured for a custom
application, they will need to be set again.
For suspected power issues, check the power source and cabling. If the green LED on
the Programming Box does not turn on when the switch is turned on, the box is not
getting power. Make sure the power source is on and has a good connection to the box.
The cigarette plug has an internal fuse that can be checked. Unscrew the knurled knob
on the nose of the plug to access the fuse. Replace it with one of the same size and
ratings if it is blown.