Unit is on its way back to Scott after these additional tests verified my original test set up was not at fault. + Tried 12V power supply, same behavior as before + Tried computer with a real serial port, same behavior as before
Thank you all for your suggestions/recommendations! Tim - KB4PZO --- In [email protected], "kb4pzo" <kb4...@...> wrote: > > By the way, this is a new tracker, Ver 2.0a. > > --- In [email protected], "kb4pzo" <kb4pzo@> 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 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > > > > > 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 > > > > > >
