ronjensen1943 Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Received my Basic 16 channel light control kit today. Loaded software, connected everything for testing but I can't seem to get around this problem.I know I read something about this on the forum that I have been reading for the last three weeks waiting for the unit to arrive, But of course I can'tfind it now. I've searched, read the manuals, etc with no luck. Problem: when I run the LOR hardware test the controller works fine, the attached lights dotheir thing, but when I go back and run a sequence nothing happens with the lights and there is a Red box in the lower right hand corner of the screenand when I click on it it displays... Com Port Status: error .... please help:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBullard Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Did you close the Hardware Utility before opening the Sequence Editor ?In the Sequence Editor, under PLAY, is there a check mark next to CONTROL LIGHTS ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronjensen1943 Posted November 22, 2011 Author Share Posted November 22, 2011 Yes, I closed the Hardware UtilityNo, no check mark next to Control Lights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBullard Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 ronjensen1943 wrote:Yes, I closed the Hardware UtilityNo, no check mark next to Control LightsThen click on Control Lights, unless there is a check mark beside it, the lights won't work from the Sequence Editor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronjensen1943 Posted November 22, 2011 Author Share Posted November 22, 2011 I put a check mark next to Control Lights, but still no go...and I did try that before but since it didn't make a difference I had unchecked it. I will leave it checked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronjensen1943 Posted November 22, 2011 Author Share Posted November 22, 2011 I find that the "Control Lights" check mark does not stay checked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max-Paul Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Time out, the check mark is down the road. First need to define the Comm Port. Go to control panel and and then to system and then hardware management. You want to look at what serial port the adapter is connected to. You will need at least the adapter and a controller connected and powered up. From this you should find out what Comm Port the adapter is connected to. BTW you have loaded the drivers for the adapter, right? Then close this and open the Hardware utility and make sure that the correct Comm Port has been selected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBullard Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Max-Paul wrote:Time out, the check mark is down the road. First need to define the Comm Port. Go to control panel and and then to system and then hardware management. You want to look at what serial port the adapter is connected to. You will need at least the adapter and a controller connected and powered up. From this you should find out what Comm Port the adapter is connected to. BTW you have loaded the drivers for the adapter, right? Then close this and open the Hardware utility and make sure that the correct Comm Port has been selected.Max,Your reply makes no sense.In post #1, he stated that he has communication with the board and the lights do work when using the Hardware Utility.So he does have the correct drivers installed.Read post #1 again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronjensen1943 Posted November 23, 2011 Author Share Posted November 23, 2011 Still trying to get this thing to work :X If I "Disable Shows" then the comm port status is "Good" but as soon as I check "Enable Schedule" the comm port goes Red (error)and lights of course don't light....:shock: any idea where to look??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyT Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 You have to have the shows disabled to run the lights in the sequence editor. Only one application can have control of the comm port at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronjensen1943 Posted November 23, 2011 Author Share Posted November 23, 2011 Thanks for the help.... I think I'm got it now:cool:These forums sure are great for the newbies like me!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james campbell Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 BillyTRichVa wrote: You have to have the shows disabled to run the lights in the sequence editor. Only one application can have control of the comm port at a time.good call Billy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max-Paul Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 JBullard wrote: Max-Paul wrote:Time out, the check mark is down the road. First need to define the Comm Port. Go to control panel and and then to system and then hardware management. You want to look at what serial port the adapter is connected to. You will need at least the adapter and a controller connected and powered up. From this you should find out what Comm Port the adapter is connected to. BTW you have loaded the drivers for the adapter, right? Then close this and open the Hardware utility and make sure that the correct Comm Port has been selected.Max,Your reply makes no sense.In post #1, he stated that he has communication with the board and the lights do work when using the Hardware Utility.So he does have the correct drivers installed.Read post #1 again.Ah, yes he did, didn't he. Thanks John I did miss / forgot he did control via the HWU. Crawling back under my rock... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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