Initialization
DSX™ System Service Manual 4-3
4.2.2 The System Cannot Communicate with the Computer
4.2.3 General Information
When the instrument is powered up and the program is loaded, the system goes through an
initialization protocol whereby the system and the personal computer establish
communication. The causes for failure of the instrument to communicate are presented in
Table 4-2.
Table 4-2 Troubleshooting Failure of the Instrument to Communicate with the Computer
Symptom Probable Cause Resolution
COM Error
Incorrect COM
port assigned
Check Communications Port (normally the
computer is interfaced via Com Port 1). See
Checking the Communication Link on page 4-4.
Error Setting
COM State
Incorrect COM
port assigned
Check Communications Port (normally the
computer is interfaced via Com Port 1). See
Checking the Communication Link on page 4-4.
Hardware Link
Hardware not
present
Check communication setting and cables.
Password
Error
Wrong password Enter correct password (See Incorrect Password
on page 4-5).