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Netlinx Connection to a NI-3000

sanftsanft Posts: 19
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Hey guys im trying to connect to a Ni-3000 with a serial null cable ive done this before but ever since Ive tried on my new laptop ive had no luck. Im trying to connect to the master to pull src file. Ive made sure that Im on the right port number and everything but no luck. Baud is 38400 8 N 1.

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  • huttencmhuttencm Posts: 23
    It would be a lot easier to connect via IP, if you are using USB to RS232 adapter you will need to load drivers first for the adapter.
  • sanftsanft Posts: 19
    Yeah I loaded the drivers for the USB to Serial Adaptor. I think there is a issue with the Ethernet port when I listen for ip it does not show up
  • mpullinmpullin Posts: 949
    Do a scan of the network with AngryIP or a similar app.
  • samossamos Posts: 106
    MAKE SURE YOUR USING THE RIGHT COM PORT ON YOUR PC, A USB TO SERIAL IS NOT COM1
  • sanftsanft Posts: 19
    Yeah I allready checked that. I downloaded netlinx on my coworkers laptop and used his Usb to serial on his computer and it worked fine but with mine I have know luck its a iogear usb to serial
  • viningvining Posts: 4,368
    Do you have the IOGear driver loaded?

    Have you double checked the com port settings on the com port itself?
  • sanftsanft Posts: 19
    Yeah I checked the Com Ports and I still cant connect. Im tempted just to go buy a diffrent brand Usb to Serial Adaptor.. Ever since I wiped my Computer and started from scratch thing have not been the same at least with the Amx Software. This IOgear doesnt play nice with Windows 7 64bit but it worked good for a while but now has been a pain... :(
  • mpullinmpullin Posts: 949
    The master doesn't show up when you do an IP scan of all devices on the network?

    Speaking of which, why don't you know what IP address the master is on? Is this a job you are taking over from a trunk-slammer? Maybe sending the master back to AMX is an option.
  • rfletcherrfletcher Posts: 217
    If your laptop has an expresscard slot this has been working great for me.

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16839328018
  • ericmedleyericmedley Posts: 4,177
    Matt's advice is good and I'd highly recommend you follow it. Downloading a project ia rs232 is going to be pretty slow and all the tweaking you're doing to get it working is wasting more time.

    If the master is not connected to a network or never has been it might still be setup to get an IP address DHCP. Bring a cheap router and a couple CAT5 cables and you should be able to find it real fast.
  • champchamp Posts: 261
    Try using your co-workers usb to serial adaptor on your pc and steal it from him if it works :)
    Try using your adaptor on his pc and steal his pc if that works (don't know if that joke works twice).

    Whenever i have issues with serial i like to check the serial port by shorting pins 2 and 3 then opening a terminal session and typing, if you see characters echoing back at you then the port is fine and the issue is the NI.

    If you do buy another adaptor get a PCExpress one or whatever card type your pc supports, they are much more reliable than usb adaptors.
  • sanftsanft Posts: 19
    Guys I got it to worked 1 orderd a keyspan USB to serial and it worked
    I don't know whats up with my iogear but it's not coming with me again thank you
    For all your help
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