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Posted: Wed May 01, 2002 11:35 pm
by anaknangputa
I need some help...
I just recv'd my NK204 [w/ wide voltage option] from MO. After reading and following the instructions for installation [and I went over several times] The only thing I get on the panel is a blinking cursor and nothing else. The unit is on COM1, 19200 baud, 12v plug. I just want to be able to enjoy this thing.
Please respond, anyone..
Posted: Thu May 02, 2002 7:17 am
by WhyPush
Without much detail, I'll ask a few questions:
Have you installed and set up any software to run the LCD? Have you tried Com2 just to make sure? HAve you checked both the module and the software setting baud rates to make sure they match?
BTW, I had similar issues when I forst installed...
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Posted: Thu May 02, 2002 9:15 am
by Henry
What he said... the blinking cursor is a good thing, meaning the LCD is up and running with no problems.
Posted: Fri May 03, 2002 7:50 am
by anaknangputa
Thanks for the reply.....
Yes I did try COM2. I made sure all the connections [power and data] were correct. My NK204 has the wide volt. option and I thought I may have incorrectly switched the cables, but the blinking cursor is a good indication that I did it right. As far as the device is concerned, I thought it was a config. problem with the software. I attempted both ports [COM1 and COM2] while using hyperterm but none of the keystrokes were displayed on the panel. I installed LCD driver software and this didn't seem to work either [it figures because Hyperterm didn't work]. I hope this was sufficient. Please respond with your suggestions. Thanks again.
Posted: Fri May 03, 2002 7:52 am
by anaknangputa
BTW....The settings on the software matched the physical connections.
Posted: Fri May 03, 2002 2:19 pm
by Stig
Hi.
Just a sugestion, have you checked that your serial cable is good and not the wrong type, i.e. not a null-modem cable?
Stig
Posted: Fri May 03, 2002 2:26 pm
by Henry
get rid of LCDriver and use Alpha Demo supplied by us.. and try it in there.
Posted: Mon May 06, 2002 8:07 am
by anaknangputa
STIG.....
I think you're right.... I used an old DB9 cable I found layin' around. Can I get this serial cable from the local PC shop? What spec. should I be lookin' for??
Thanks
Posted: Mon May 06, 2002 8:41 am
by Henry
Standard serial cable... NOT null...
Posted: Mon May 06, 2002 8:45 am
by anaknangputa
The cable I currently have is a Belkin DB9. Is this the same as what you suggested??
Posted: Mon May 06, 2002 9:00 am
by Henry
Shrug... it has to be straight through pin out.