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 ........................
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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>...
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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...
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...
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...
<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:...
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