Re: Any BOSS4 Gurus?

arhctysv@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>
> Guyintheshop:
> Some BOSS 4's didn't talk with RS232
> Some used the old 20ma Current Loop.
> if that is the case go to B & B Electronics
> online and buy a CL to RS 232 converter.
> Next if you have RS 232 capabilities. Find
> the ERS computer board and unplug
> the K10 connector. This enables RS232
> communications intead of CL.
> Next make sure you plug into the local
> port (the port on the right) and not the
> remote port. The cable needs to be made
> up like this
> BOSS 4 comp 25 pin or 9 pin
> 7 - 7 - 5
> 6 - 3 - 3
> 8 - 2 - 2
> jumper 4 -5 7-8
> jumper 6-8-20 1-4-6
> You also have make sure of the baud rate
> is set to your software. That is some dip
> switches on the ERS board. I usually
> set the baud on the computer at 110 baud
> and if it doesn't work then try 300, 600,
> 1200, 2400, 4800 and finally 9600. One
> of these settings will work and beats
> going in and resetting the dip switches
> on the ERS board
> Good Luck
> Rich

one other thing is that the one plug on the bottom of the row should be
pulled out or the contol will be looking for the download in a different
input. I think its K-10 but it definitly has to be disconnected.

John
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