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  • Page 1 CommLink IV Setup Guide C o m m L i w . w a t t s t e r . c o...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CommLink IV USB Driver Installation Instructions ..................6 USB Serial Converter Software Installation..........................6 USB Serial Port Software Installation ............................7 Finding what COM Port # the CommLink IV is Using........................8 Changing the USB Serial COM Port Number..........................9 Prism USB Driver Installation Instructions ....................10 CommLink IV LED Descriptions ........................
  • Page 3: General Information

    WattMaster) The OE-419-06 Remote Link is a 14,400 baud modem that can Optional Items be used with a CommLink IV or a computer. It is used to provide remote dial-up communications with the CommLink IV. When it • CommLink IP Module that comes with is used as a computer modem (at the remote computer location), Ethernet RJ-45 Crossover CAT 5, 10 ft.
  • Page 4: Connection And Wiring

    CommLink IV Setup Guide Connection and Wiring Figure 1: CommLink IV Connection & Wiring Operator Interface...
  • Page 5: Communication Settings

    CommLink IV Setup Guide Communication Settings Figure 2: CommLink IV Communication Settings Operator Interface...
  • Page 6: Commlink Iv Usb Driver Installation Instructions

    CommLink IV Communication Interface! Insert the CommLink IV CD-ROM into your CD- ROM drive. Apply power to the CommLink IV if it is not powered On the next window as shown below make sure up already. that “Search for the best driver in these locations” is selected.
  • Page 7: Usb Serial Port Software Installation

    CommLink IV Setup Guide CommLink IV USB Driver Installation Instructions The next window will search and find the files it 11. Once the wizard is done, click <Finish> needs to download and will start downloading them as shown below. USB Serial Port Software Installation While the files are downloading, a Hardware Instal- lation window might pop up as shown below.
  • Page 8: Finding What Com Port # The Commlink Iv Is Using

    CommLink IV Setup Guide CommLink IV USB Driver Installation Instructions Finding What COM Port # the Click on the plus sign next to Ports to see all of the common ports. CommLink IV is Using 1. Left-click on <Start> , located on the bottom left of the Windows Tool Bar.
  • Page 9: Changing The Usb Serial Com Port Number

    Number In the COM Port Number drop box, select which When the CommLink IV is first plugged in, it will be assigned COMM Port you wish to use. Be sure you do not a COM Port Number to be used for communicating with the select a COM number that is already in use.
  • Page 10: Prism Usb Driver Installation Instructions

    Click <Done> Click on the down arrow on the Port pull down box and select the Comm. Port # that the CommLink IV If Prism is online, click <Communications> is using. This port number is the one you should have then click <Go Offline>...
  • Page 11 14. If everything is working correctly, Units Found on this Loop should increment. 15. If Units Found on this Loop stays at zero, check the wiring to the CommLink IV and/or read through these directions again to make sure all steps were followed. Operator Interface...
  • Page 12: Commlink Iv Led Descriptions

    CommLink IV Setup Guide CommLink IV LED Descriptions CommLink IV STATUS www.wattmaster.com Figure 3: CommLink IV LED Display CommLink IV LED Descriptions Indicates transmitted data status. This LED only TX-CPU - flashes when your CommLink is connected to a computer...
  • Page 13: Connecting The Network

    Proxy and Firewall Compatibility Only with proper configuration of the Firewall/Proxy are connec- tions to the CommLink IV from outside of the local area network going to be possible. Check that the Firewall/Proxy port is not Proxy and Firewall configurations...
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    <Device Managers> <Ports> USB Connection Verify that the RX-USB and TX-USB are blinking occasionally on the CommLink IV. If no LEDs are blink- ing, disconnect and reconnect the USB connection. If the problem persists, check that drivers are installed properly. NOTE:...
  • Page 15 CommLink IV Setup Guide Notes Operator Interface...
  • Page 16 Form: WM-CMLKIV-INST-01A Printed in the USA January 2008 All rights reserved. Copyright 2008 WattMaster Controls, Inc. • 8500 NW River Park Drive • Parkville, MO • 64152 Phone (816) 505-1100 www.wattmaster.com Fax (816) 505-1101...

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