Chapter 23: Troubleshooting / Technical Support; Connecting To The Exl10 Ocs - HORNER APG EXL10 OCS User Manual

CHAPTER 23:

23.1 Connecting to the EXL10 OCS

Cscape connects to the local controller automatically when the serial connection is made. The status bar
below shows an example of a successful connection. This status bar is located in the bottom right hand
corner of the Cscape window.
In general, the Target number should match the Local number. The exception to this is when the controller
is being used as a "pass through" unit where other controllers on a CsCAN network could be accessed
through the local controller.
Determine connection status by examining feedback next to Local & Target in the status bar of Cscape.
Local: ###
If a number shows next to Local then communication is established to the local controller.
Cscape is unable to access the COM port of the PC. This could mean that Cscape is configured for a
Local: No Port
COM port that is not present or that another program has control of the COM port. Only one Cscape
window can access a port at a time. Subsequent instances of Cscape opened will indicate No Port.
Cscape has accessed a PC COM port, but is not communicating with the controller. This typically occurs
Local: No Com
when the controller is not physically connected.
Unknown communication error. Close Cscape, power cycle the controller and reopen Cscape with a
Local: ???
blank project. Check Local.
If I (idle), R (run), or D (do I/O) shows next to Target number then communication is established to the
Target: #(I,R,D)
target controller.
Communication is not established to the target controller. Check node ID of controller and set Target
Target: #(?)
to match. Make sure local connection is established.
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Table 23.1 – Cscape Target & Local Numbers
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