By the way, this is a new tracker, Ver 2.0a.
--- In [email protected], "kb4pzo" <kb4...@...> wrote:
>
> 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" <benner@> 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
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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