Lindy MC5-IP manual Using cascaded computers, Testing specific links to cascaded computers

Using cascaded computers

In use, cascaded computers can be accessed using exactly the same methods as for those connected directly to the MC5. However, by far the easiest way is to use the on screen menu. This is because it displays the computer names and does not require any knowledge of port addresses, some of which (as discussed above) can be up to six digits long. See the Selecting cascaded computers section in the Operation chapter for more details.

Testing specific links to cascaded computers

As mentioned previously, the best and most efficient way to access cascaded computers is by using the on screen menu and via non-specific routes through the link groups. However, during configuration or troubleshooting, it may be useful to test specific routes to computers in order to verify the various strands of each link group. By using specific port addresses for each unit, rather than link group numbers, you can precisely navigate a route through any part of the system.

To test a specific link

1 Simultaneously press and hold and .

Note: and are the standard hotkeys and can be altered to avoid clashes with other devices or software. If you change the hotkeys, remember

to use the new ones in place of and when following these instructions.

2While still holding and , in sequence, press and release the full address of the required computer – remember to use specific port numbers, not link group addresses, e.g. 061802, not 424502.

3 When the last digit has been entered, release all keys.

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