EFA-200/-300 10 Maintenance and repairs
10-11
Possible problems
Data communications not possible
The serial interface “COM” to which the opto-electrical adapter is connected
is not recognized or the switch on the opto-electrical adapter is not in the
position “DTE”. The fiber optic cable might be significantly kinked or bent.
⇒ In the window “COM Port”, activate the serial interface “COM” to which
the opto-electrical adapter is connected.
– or –
⇒ Set the switch on the opto-electrical adapter to the “DTE” position.
10.5 Reading out the device characteristics
In the SERVICE submenu, you can read out important device information.
This will let you clearly identify the device and its version. Have this data
handy in case of queries to the manufacturer.
Activating the “SERVICE” function
1. Press the CONFG key.
The CONFG menu should open.
2. Use the UP/DOWN keys to select the “SERVICE” function.
3. To activate the CONFG/SERVICE submenu, press the ENTER key.
Reading out device information
✓ The “SERVICE” function should be activated.
1. Use the UP/DOWN keys to select the “INFORMATION” function.
2. Confirm your selection by pressing the ENTER key.
All of the information can be found in one screen.
• Software version
• Hardware version
• Serial number of the device
• Calibration date
• Software date