Auto-Zone Control Systems SS0070 User Manual

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USB-Link

Technical Guide

USB-Link Code: SS0070

Table of Contents

General Information ......................................................................................................................................... 3

USB-Link Overview ......................................................................................................................................................................3

System Requirements ..................................................................................................................................................................3

Quick Guide ...................................................................................................................................................... 4

Connection and Wiring .................................................................................................................................... 5

USB-Link Driver Installation Instructions for Windows XP ............................................................................ 6

USB-Link Driver Installation Instructions for Windows Vista & 7 .................................................................. 8

Finding the COM Port Number ......................................................................................................................... 9

Prism II Setup Instructions ........................................................................................................................... 10

Communication Settings and LED Descriptions ........................................................................................... 12

USB-Link Communication Settings ............................................................................................................................................12

USB-Link LED Descriptions .......................................................................................................................................................12

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................. 13

Troubleshooting T ips ..................................................................................................................................................................13

Troubleshooting the USB Drivers for Windows XP ....................................................................................................................14

Changing the USB COM Port Number .......................................................................................................................................15

Verifying CommLink II, CommLink III, and MiniLink EPROM Software Versions .......................................................................16

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USB-Link Technical Guide

USB-Link Overview

The USB-Link (OE366) is a portable device that is used as an interface
to connect your computer to WattMaster controllers without the need
for a CommLink.

The USB-Link provides a direct link to enable you to view the status
and confi gure and adjust the setpoints of any controller on the control
system communications loop using Prism II graphical front end com­puter software.

The USB-Link is small in size and is powered by the USB port of the
computer it is plugged into, making it completely portable and allowing
connection to the system from any controller.

The USB-Link is supplied with a USB cable, a mini-DIN male com­munication cable, and two mini-DIN to terminal adapters. The com­munication cable allows you to walk up to any controller that has a
communication socket and plug in the USB-Link to gain access to the
system. The adapters are used for boards that do not have a female
mini-DIN plug connection.

General Information

CAUTION: The USB-Link will not work with Prism software.

It will only work with Prism II software.

System Requirements

To enable the USB-Link to work with Prism II, you will need:

• USB-Link with USB cable, mini-DIN male
communication cable, and adapters for terminal and
modular connections (cables and adapters provided)

• USB drivers on CD-ROM (supplied with USB-Link but
also downloadable from any of our websites)

• PC with USB 1.1 or 2.0 port (supplied by others)

• Microsoft® Windows® XP, Vista, or 7

• Prism II software (supplied with USB-Link but
also downloadable from any of our websites)

Networked Systems Only

• CommLink(s) with software v3.15 or later and/or Mini
Link(s) with software v3.14 or later.

Figure 1: Top, Front, and Bottom Views of the
USB-Link

Please note: If these devices contain earlier software

versions, you will need to order updated EPROMs from
WattMaster. See Troubleshooting on page 16 for further
instructions.

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Quick Guide

Important Notes

 Follow the included USB-Link driver installation

instructions. Make sure you follow the appropriate
directions for your Windows® version - Windows® XP
directions are different from Windows® Vista.

 Follow the connection and wiring instructions

(Figure 2 on page 5) to connect and confi gure the

USB-Link.

 If you use your USB-Link on a network and after

installation you cannot view all controllers, you may
need an EPROM upgrade in your CommLink(s) and/
or MiniLink(s). See Troubleshooting in the back of
this guide on page 16 for further instructions.

 Familiarize yourself with all system components and

review all documentation. Pay special attention to
“Cautions,” “Notes,” and “Warnings” since these may
keep you from experiencing unnecessary problems.

 If you encounter any problems, please refer to the

Troubleshooting section of this guide fi rst. If you
can’t resolve the problem, please call WattMaster
Technical Support at our toll free number—
1-866-918-1100.

Quick Guide for Windows Vista & 7

Follow the fi ve steps below to get your USB-Link up and running in
no time.

Step 1: Set your USB-Link’s communication switch to Stand Alone

or Network. See Figure 3 on page 12.

Step 2: Install the USB drivers from the included CD-ROM onto

your computer.

Step 3: Attach the USB cable to your USB-Link and plug

the other end of the cable into your computer’s
USB port. See Figure 2 on page 5.

Step 4: Attach the communication cable to your USB-Link

and connect the other end of the cable to the
Controller’s communication port. See Figure 2 on

page 5.

Step 5: Install the included Prism II software on your

computer.

Quick Guide for Windows XP

Follow the fi ve steps below to get your USB-Link up and running in
no time.

Step 1: Set your USB-Link’s communication switch to

Stand Alone or Network. See Figure 3 on page 12.

Step 2: Attach the USB cable to your USB-Link and plug

the other end of the cable into your computer’s
USB port. See Figure 2 on page 5.

Step 3: Attach the communication cable to your USB-Link

and connect the other end of the cable to the
Controller’s communication port. See Figure 2 on

page 5.

Step 4: Install the USB drivers located on the included

CD-ROM.

Step 5: Install the included Prism II software on your

computer.

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Connection and Wiring

Figure 2: USB-Link Connection & Wiring

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USB-Link Driver Installation for Windows® XP

USB Serial Converter Driver
Installation for Windows® XP

CAUTION: You must use the drivers on the CD-ROM supplied

with the USB-Link.

NOTE: If for any reason you cancel out of the New Hardware

Wizard before installing the USB drivers or if you
receive an error message during installation, the
drivers will not be installed. You must then install the
drivers using the directions in the XP Troubleshooting
Section on page 14.

1. Plug the USB cable attached to the USB-Link into your

computer’s USB port.

2. Insert the USB Drivers CD-ROM into your CD-ROM

drive.

3. A message should pop up from the toolbar that reads,

“Found New Hardware.” Click on the Found New Hard­ware Wizard application from the toolbar.

4. The window that appears will ask the question, “Can
Windows connect to Windows Update to search for soft­ware?” as shown below. Select “No, not this time” and click

<Next>.

5. The next window that appears will ask, “What do you want

the wizard to do?” Select “Install from a list or specifi c
location (Advanced)” as shown below and click <Next>.

6. In the next window that appears, select the radio

button in front of the option “Search for the best driver
in these locations.” Uncheck the box that reads, “Search
removable media” and instead check the box “Include this
location in the search:”

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7. Click <Browse> and locate the drive that your
CD-ROM is located on. Click <Next>.

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