Larry, I give that I try tomorrow when I can line up another supply. For the record I'm using the 9-volt DC adapter that Scott sells, it is rated for 9V DC - 500mA.
Thanks for your suggestion, Tim - KB4PZO Click to enlarge DC wall adapter with 2.1 mm center positive plug. --- In [email protected], "Rudy Benner" <ben...@...> wrote: > > Try a different (larger) power supply > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: kb4pzo > To: [email protected] > Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 9:38 PM > Subject: [tracker2] Re: Can't config, OT2m serial port not responding > > > > Larry, > > Thanks for you suggestions. While the sequence looks like the power up > sequence is it slower by about 2x. Also it doesn't start until I select > "Connect" in otwincfg. I've also verified that the power is good. In otwincfg > when I check "Erase device and load new firmware" and then select "Connect" > nothing other than the periodic LED sequence I've already described occurs, > so no success trying to load new firmware. > > Thanks again > Tim - KB4PZO > > --- In [email protected], "k7ybz" <k7ybz@> wrote: > > > > The LEDs flashing like that is indicative of power being applied then > removed. That is the blinking order of the LEDs at boot up. You might have an > intermittent or just plan bad power connection. > > > > The rest of your procedures looks normal. However, you could also try to > upload firmware to the OT2 in case what is there has been corrupted. You can > see that option on the Tracker Connection window. Just check the box and > follow the instructions after selecting 'Connect". > > > > Larry > > K7YBZ > > > > --- In [email protected], "kb4pzo" <kb4pzo@> wrote: > > > > > > I just got my Tracker2 OT2m today and can't communicate with it to set > the configuration. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. > > > > > > I'm using a USB to Serial Port converter. I'm running MS Vista Home > Premium but have also tried running Otwincfg in XP emulation mode. The > results I've gotten are as follows: > > > > > > Tera Term > > > + Verified the USB-serial converter and null-modem serial cable are > working by successfully talking to a TT4 > > > + Tried various baud rates 4800 (also 2400, 9600, 19,200) with no > results, OT2m does not respond to several "Returns" > > > + One data point is that at 4800 when I turn off the Tracker I see > garbage characters, similar to what you see when the baud rate is set > incorrectly. > > > > > > otwincfg > > > + Select COM Port, press Connect, Turn on Tracker2 > > > + About every 13 seconds Tracker blinks LEDs in order (ACT, TX, RX) in > quick succession > > > + "Connect to tracker" window continues to be shown with "Connect" > button grey-ed out and message "Ready to connect, Please reset tracker now." > displayed > > > > > > 73, > > > Tim > > > KB4PZO > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.432 / Virus Database: 270.14.124/2599 - Release Date: 01/04/10 > 08:24:00 >
