WattMaster CommLink IV Technical Manual

WattMaster CommLink IV Technical Manual

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  • Page 1 CommLink IV Technical Guide...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    WattMaster Controls, Inc. 8500 NW River Park Drive · Parkville, MO 64152 Toll Free Phone: 866-918-1100 PH: (816) 505-1100 · FAX: (816) 505-1101 · E-mail: mail@wattmaster.com Visit our web site at www.wattmaster.com Form: WM-CLIV-TGD-01D © 2011 WattMaster Controls, Inc. Windows XP, Vista &...
  • Page 3: General Information

    The OE419-06 Remote Link II is a 14,400 baud modem that can be used with a CommLink IV or a computer. It is used to provide remote dial-up communications with the CommLink IV. When it is used as a •...
  • Page 4: Quick Guide

    For Windows XP, fi rst plug in your CommLink device, NOTE: then follow the instructions to install the USB drivers. If you are using the CommLink IV without utilizing For Windows Vista or 7, fi rst install the USB drivers, Prism, you need only perform Steps 1 & 2.
  • Page 5: Connections And Wiring

    2) For Direct Connection Via USB, Your Computer Must Have An Unused USB Port Available. Drivers For Your USB Port Are Provided On A CD Supplied With The CommLink IV. Please Follow The Directions In The CommLink IV USB Driver Installation Section (Included) To Install And Configure The USB Drivers.
  • Page 6: Communication Settings

    CommLink IV Technical Guide Communication Settings Figure 2: CommLink IV Communication Settings Operator Interface...
  • Page 7: Usb Driver Installation Instructions For Windows Xp

    (Advanced)” as shown below and click CAUTION: You must use the drivers on the CD-ROM supplied with the CommLink IV. DO NOT download drivers from the FTDI website, because they will not work for the CommLink IV Interface! NOTE:...
  • Page 8 Click downloading the software. Windows XP requires you to restart your computer before ® the new settings will take effect. Continue with the next section “Finding What COM Port Number the CommLink IV is Using” on page 10. Operator Interface...
  • Page 9: Usb Driver Installation Instructions For Windows Vista & 7

    Step 4. If downloading the fi le, you will need to click on the USB Driver Setup.zip fi le to unzip the fi le. 5. The following window will pop up: Once you unzip the fi le, the WattMaster USB Driver Installation Window will appear. <Begin Install>...
  • Page 10: Finding The Com Port Number

    CommLink IV Technical Guide Finding the COM Port Number Finding What COM Port Number the Click on the plus sign next to Ports to see all of the common ports. CommLink IV is Using <Start> Left-click on , located on the bottom left of the Windows Tool Bar.
  • Page 11: Prism Setup Instructions

    If Prism is online, click and then <Go Offl ine> click Click on the down arrow on the Port pull down box and se- lect the COM port number that the CommLink IV is using. <Apply> <OK> and then click Click In the Job Site Window’s Baud Rate fi...
  • Page 12: Prism Ii Setup Instructions

    In the Serial Port fi eld, click on the pull down box and se- ing to the CommLink IV and the AHU/RTU lect the COM Port number that the CommLink IV is using. Controllers and/or read through these directions again to make sure all steps were followed.
  • Page 13 14. If Units Found on this Loop stays at zero, check the wiring <ON LINE> to the CommLink IV and the AHU/RTU Controllers and/ or read through these directions again to make sure all steps were followed.
  • Page 14: Commlink Iv Led Descriptions

    CommLink IV LED Descriptions CommLink IV STATUS www.wattmaster.com Figure 3: CommLink IV LED Display CommLink IV LED Descriptions TX-CPU - Indicates transmitted data status. This LED only fl ashes when your CommLink is connected to a computer and data is sent to Prism from the CommLink using USB or Ethernet.
  • Page 15: Connecting The Network

    Proxy and Firewall Compatibility Only with proper confi guration of the Firewall/Proxy are connections to the CommLink IV from outside of the local area network going to be possible. Check that the Firewall/Proxy port is not set to time out Proxy and Firewall confi...
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    If using Prism II, verify that CommLink 4 is selected for Type of CommLink in the Job Sites Window. NOTE: WattMaster Controls Technical Support cannot trouble- • If using Prism, verify that the Baud Rate is set to 19200 shoot internal PC and/or Windows-based operating in the Job Sites Window.
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting The Usb Drivers For Windows Xp

    CommLink IV Technical Guide Troubleshooting the USB Drivers for Windows ® <Update Right-click on USB Serial Port and then click Troubleshooting the USB Drivers for Driver> . The Hardware Update Window will appear. Windows ® In response to the question, “Can Windows search for software?”...
  • Page 18: Changing The Usb Serial Com Port Number

    CommLink IV Technical Guide Troubleshooting the COM Port Number To assign a port number less than 10, click on Changing the USB COM Port Number <Advanced> . The Advanced Settings Window will appear. When the CommLink is fi rst plugged in, it will be assigned a COM port number to be used for communicating with the Prism software.
  • Page 19 CommLink IV Technical Guide Notes Operator Interface...
  • Page 20 Form: WM-CLIV-TGD-01D Printed in the USA January 2011 All rights reserved. Copyright 2011  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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