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Can't get status to VLink with V7 V-Link Controller

Potential Symptoms

  • Can't get status to VLink with V7 V-Link Controller.

Environment

  • Product: VLink
  • Component: V7 V-Link Controller
  • Control System: DMP-7000

Cause

  • Serial port COM number is set for the wrong COM port or converter is bad.

Resolution

  1. In V7000 Shell click [Configure] > click [Signs] tab > Edit the display the V-Link is associated with > click [VLink] tab.
  2. Verify COM port number within Windows Device Manger with physical COM port attached to the VLink.
  3. Set or change "Port:" dropdown within Sign Configuration dialog box to COM port confirmed in Device Manager.

For Temporary Operation

  • If you cannot get status serially try thru Ethernet if available.

KB ID: DD2004126

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