LM048/LM058 Quick Start Guide v1.3
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3 Cannot communicate with the adapter?
If for some reason, the communication with the adapter cannot be
established, the LM149 software will give error “Initialization failed” as
shown below.
If this happens check the following
• The COM port number is correct.
• The connection between the serial cable and adapter is NOT loose.
• The serial cable is not faulty.
• Slide Switch Setting: The slide switch setting is dependent on the
serial cable used. The different combinations are shown below
Type
Straight LM048
connector
firmware
Away from RS232
connector
firmware
connector
Twisted/NULL Modem LM048 Away from RS232
connector
firmware
connector
firmware
connector
LM060
(LM Technologies USB-
Serial Converter)
LM048
connector
firmware
connector
firmware
connector
Note: To check firmware version on LM058, check the sticker on
the back. For v6.5x firmware it will mention firmware v6.5x.
Otherwise it is v4.5x firmware.
If you are unsure of the cable used, try both slide switch positions.