sinky23 Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Just added another controller...I had 2; conected the CAT cable from controller #2 to the new one(#3). Hardware still telling me I have only 2 units...Is this because of the CAT cable? I'm assuming it should read 3 units. Checked all the settings, everything looks right; the unit #'s are correct ...any ideas would be appreciated... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Saunders Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Does the LED stay flashing on the new controller when connected? If it goes solid, then in the hardware program check to make sure that the max number of units is at least 3 or greater.-SteveReason for edit : Forgot to ask what model controller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wbottomley Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 And to add more... the unit needs an ID first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinky23 Posted November 8, 2008 Author Share Posted November 8, 2008 I set the unit # or ID...however, red light still blinkingmodel CTB16D.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Saunders Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 I would first try connecting only the new controller to the computer. (to try to rule out a bad cable) If this was a kit then, I would check for poor connections and or correct orientation of the communication IC. U1 ?-Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponddude Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Don't daisy chain the controllers to program them. If the controller is new, then it is set as unit 1...and their can't be two unit 1's in the system. Connect the new controller directly to the computer. Then open the HU and reprogram the controller to unit 3. Then all should work.Once you connect the controller by itself, then the light should stop blinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Saunders Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Ponddude wrote: Don't daisy chain the controllers to program them. If the controller is new, then it is set as unit 1...and their can't be two unit 1's in the system. Connect the new controller directly to the computer. Then open the HU and reprogram the controller to unit 3. Then all should work.Once you connect the controller by itself, then the light should stop blinking.The controller is a CTB16D, which has address switches that can easily set the units ID. What you have to remember is to have the power off before chaning the position of the switches.-Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmoore60 Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 The unit is a 16D, it has switches to set the unit ID.Was this a kit? IF so, as stated before check that the IC chips are in the correct position. IF your sure that all the chips are in the correct position, you could swapping I think it is U1 between a working board and this board.You could also use the troubleshooting guide on the Lightorama support page.If none of this works, then I would contact support@lightorama.com.Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinky23 Posted November 9, 2008 Author Share Posted November 9, 2008 good morning....thanks to all the replies and help.....after trying a little of everything mentioned....comes down to a faulty CAT cable. This board always comes thru......Thanks for everyone's helpjoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Saunders Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Great news!-Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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