Using Pre-Built Modules

jabramson

For some reason I can't figure out how to use any of the pre-built modules for specific devices. I've tried a bunch and with all of them I can never seem to get it to communicate with the serial port on the master (no blinking light). I'm sure it is something very simple that I've missed.

I've been programming my own strings and I can control a device, but when using the module, nada.

I've attached a project (pretty much is the standard Panasonic Monitor control module with a few port assignments). If anyone can point me in the right direction, it would be much appreciated.

vining

I was going to look at it but as soon as I noticed it was DUET I closed it out before it had a chance to corrupt my brain. Just that quick glance confused the crap out of me and I'm still dazed.

jjames

Is the Duet virtual showing up online? If not, check the firmware of the master - and if it's not the latest (3.360.453) I strongly suggest that you upgrade it, as well as the device firmware. This is usually the culprit (at least for me) when a Duet module either won't work or stops working.

Even if it is showing up online, I'd upgrade to the latest if it isn't up to date.

[Deleted User]

I second jjames' suggestion to check your firmware to ensure you are running duet firmware. When I load the workspace you posted, it does work and polls the device:

Line      1 (08:18:56):: String To [5001:2:1]-[$02QPC:BLK$03]
Line      2 (08:18:56):: String To [5001:2:1]-[$02QPC:COL$03]
Line      3 (08:18:56):: String To [5001:2:1]-[$02QPC:PIC$03]
Line      4 (08:18:56):: String To [5001:2:1]-[$02QPC:SHP$03]
Line      5 (08:18:57):: String To [5001:2:1]-[$02QPC:TIN$03]
Line      6 (08:19:01):: String To [5001:2:1]-[$02QPW$03]
Line      7 (08:19:01):: String To [5001:2:1]-[$02QMI$03]
Line      8 (08:19:01):: String To [5001:2:1]-[$02QAS$03]
Line      9 (08:19:02):: String To [5001:2:1]-[$02QAV$03]
Line     10 (08:19:02):: String To [5001:2:1]-[$02QPW$03]
Line     11 (08:19:03):: Command To [41001:1:1]-[?VERSION]
Line     12 (08:19:03):: Command From [41001:1:1]-[?VERSION]
Line     13 (08:19:03):: Command From [41001:1:1]-[VERSION-1.0.0]

This was running on a NI3100:

Local devices for system #1 (This System)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Device (ID)Model                 (ID)Mfg                    FWID  Version
00000  (00299)NI Master          (00001)AMX LLC             00380 v3.60.454
05001  (00286)NI-3100            (00001)AMX LLC             00383 v1.30.8
10001  (00291)NXD-700Vi          (00001)AMX LLC             00528 v2.86.26
32001  (00262)NSX Application    (00001)AMX LLC             00281 v3.3.1.525
41001  (65534)Virtual            (00001)AMX LLC             00380 v3.60.454

Cameron

Also check that its not as simple as a problem I had before, I was using an old module on a new device (DVX-3150) which was not compatible. I had this exact issue where the modules were not talking, have a look on the AMX website for updates.

Here is a link to my thread - http://www.amxforums.com/showthread.php?8859-DVX-3150-and-Duet

It is good to note that the one Duet module I was using was killing all other modules.

jabramson

Updated all to the latest firmware, but still not working at all

Local devices for system #1 (This System) 
---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Device (ID)Model                 (ID)Mfg                    FWID  Version    
00000  (00299)NI Master          (00001)AMX LLC             00380 v3.60.453 
05001  (00286)NI-3100            (00001)AMX LLC             00383 v1.30.8 
10001  (00291)NXD-700Vi          (00001)AMX LLC             00528 v2.86.29 
41001  (65534)Virtual            (00001)AMX LLC             00380 v3.60.453