### Arcos II, C04 Encoder Control Software - Documentation

> > > ### Content

> > > Preparation

> > > > Installation
> > > > COM Port Settings
> > > > Checking The Serial Connection To The Encoder

> > > How To Use Arcos II

> > > > Arcos II Main Window
> > > > Encoder Port Mode
> > > > Sending Data To The Encoder
> > > > Receiving Data From The Encoder
> > > > Radiotext, EON AF, AF Lists
> > > > Test Data
> > > > MEC Editor

> > > Tools

> > > > Port Log
> > > > Data Log
> > > > Testing The Connection
> > > > MEC Editor

> > > Troubleshooting

> > > > Problem while opening the COM Port
> > > > Error Message While Launching
> > > > Error While Sending / Receiving Data
> > > > Tips

Installation

1. Copy all files from the delivered Floppy Disk / ZIP-Archive / CD-ROM to a directory on your harddisk. Any further installation is not necessary. It is also possible to run the application directly from a Floppy Disk.
2. Choose an available COM-Port on your PC, and make sure that no other application is using it. Connect the chosen COM Port with you Encoder using a Null Modem Cable.
3. Start 'ArcosII.exe'.

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COM Port Settings

Chose the menu option 'COM Port...' from the 'Configuration' menu. The following dialog will appear:

| You can configure the parameter of your serial port ( on the PC ) in the 'COM Settings' dialog. Choose an available COM port from the 'Port' Combobox. The following parameter should work for almost all cases: Speed 9600 Handshake none Data Bits 8 Stop Bits 1 Parity none

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Checking The Serial Connection To The Encoder

Choose the option 'Check Connection...' from the 'Tools' menu. The following dialog will appear:

The 'Check Connection' function tries to connect to the Encoder. It probes for various port speeds and determines the configured 'Port Mode' ( ACK / no ACK ). ArcosII will save the discovered data automatically.

Possible messages are:

- Can't Open COM Port! Please Check Your Settings. - The chosen COM port ( on your PC ) is not available. Check if any other application is using it. If necessary, choose another port ( see also COM Port Settings ).
- Can't determine Coder Port Speed. Please Check the Connection. - The Encoder is not responding. Possibly the cable is not connected to the Encoder or the wiring of the cable in not correct ( no Null Modem Cable ).
- Coder Sends no ACK Frame. Port Speed is '9600' Baud. - The connection to the Encoder is OK. But the Encoder doesn't send an ACK frame. To ensure a correct data flow it is advisable to enable the ACK frame in the Encoder ( see also Port Mode and Port Mode Settings ).
- Coder Sends ACK Frame. Port Speed is '9600' Baud. - The connection is OK.

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