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Webswitch 1216H Support in English => Configuration, Webswitch 1216H => Topic started by: w1ajt on 2015-05-24, 15:07:04
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I am trying to get the RRC-1216H working with my RT-21 controller. I think it needs a standard RS-232 cable (works via computer and Com 1 on my RRC-1258) and not a null modem cable which is how I am configured. However, when I "power on" via the web interface the message is "Rotor not initialized" and "Live Update" is active. I have tried both my new 1216H and the one I use for my ACOM 2000 with the same results.
Any ideas?
Thanks,
Art - W1AJT
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I assume that you have had a look at:
http://www.remoterig.com/downloads/RC1216H-Users_manual.pdf (http://www.remoterig.com/downloads/RC1216H-Users_manual.pdf)
for a description about the RS-232 connector?
"Rotor not initialized" means that the RC-1216H is unable to communicate with the RT-21 controller. Could be as you are saying a cable problem for ex.
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Hi Jan,
Yes, of course I read the manual. As I said, the same cable was used to interface to Com 1 of my radio 1258 and that works so the cable is good. The RT-21 communicates at 4800 baud. How is that accomplished with the 1216H given that there is no way to set the serial settings? Do you have any other suggestions?
Thanks,
Art
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Hi Jan,
Yes, of course I read the manual. As I said, the same cable was used to interface to Com 1 of my radio 1258 and that works so the cable is good. The RT-21 communicates at 4800 baud. How is that accomplished with the 1216H given that there is no way to set the serial settings? Do you have any other suggestions?
Thanks,
Art
I asked because it happens people do not do the obvious ;)
The baud rate is simply fixed in the RC-1216H.
No other suggestions right now that I can think of.
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Hi Jan,
If there are no suggestions, and the 1216H does not work then I will have to return the 1216H. I do have my first 1216H working with my ACOM 2000 perfectly after I replaced the defective RS-232 processor as received from Microbit. I will try to get the second one working with the RT-21 again this weekend.
Thanks,
Art - W1AJT / VE3UTT
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That is a good idea! If the 2nd one works with the RT-21 then there is something to compare with and you will know that RS-232 converter/cables are ok.
It would also be possible to connect the RC-1216H's RS232 port to a PCs RS232's port(with a 3 wire cable, rx, tx and ground) and start a serial terminal program at 4800 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit. When clicking on "Power/On" there should appear repetitive "AI2;" printouts. That would at least tell that serial data is getting out of the RC-1216H.
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Hi Jan,
Yes, I already tried the one working great on my ACOM 2000 and it didn't work on the RT-21 either so I think the new 1216H is probably good. I will try the new one on the ACOM 2000 and see if that works just to be sure.
I can hook up a terminal program but was already going the test with an RS-232 scanner sitting between the 1216H and the RT-21 next week. I don't give up easily :)
Thanks and I will let you know.
Art
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I don't give up easily :)
I thought you were about to return it ;)
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Hello Jan,
Amazing, three brand new RS-232 cables out of the box were bad from 2 different manufacturers. Used one of my old RS-232 cables and all worked immediately. I trouble shot the problem with the Green Heron utility program first.
Thanks for your help and patience. No wonder you couldn't figure out the problem :-)
I am now fully remote K3/ACOM 2000A/RT-21 - GREAT!
73,
Art - W1AJT/VE3UTT
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Thanks for letting us know the RC-1216H was not to blame! ;)