Specifications

Paragon II 4.1 Frequently asked questions 6/8
P2ZCIMs
What is the
Resize Command?
What does it do?
Why is it useful?
This command is issued to set the Chain Size. The Chain size is the
maximum number of P2ZCIMs allowed in the chain. Smaller chains
have better power status reporting. The Resize command can also be
used to optimize the database memory in Paragon systems. See the
Specifications section to see how this command is issued. The user
must increase the chain size if more P2ZCIMs are added to the chain.
Example: Suppose you have 8 new P2ZCIMs and you attach them to the
Paragon UMT. The user will see 42 Database entries for the chain. This
could be a wasteful use of Database memory for users who only wish to
have a maximum of 8 P2ZCIMs on that chain. The resize command can
be sent to set the chain to 8 P2ZCIMs. Now the user will only see 8
database entries for that chain. Note: If more P2ZCIMs need to be
added to the chain, the chain will need to be resized..
What is the
Refresh Command?
What does it do?
Why is it useful?
This command is issued to reset the Communication Addresses to the
factory default. The Master P2ZCIM then re-assigns the Communication
Addresses sequentially. The communication address order will be
different after using this command. This can also be useful for fixing
a problem when all other methods fail. See the Specifications section
to see how this command is issued. Example: Suppose a user has a
P2ZCIM that appears as Channel 42 in the Paragon User Station
Channel view. The user disconnects this P2ZCIM from the chain and
wishes to add it to another chain. When looking at the Channel view,
the user notices that the P2ZCIM still appears as Channel 42 on the new
chain. The user then issues the Refresh command so that the P2ZCIMs
reorder sequentially.
How can I check the CIM
firmware version?
Switch to the CIM. Open up a text window (WordPad, Text Pad,
Note Pad, etc.). Press and hold “Left Control.” Then press “Num Lock.”
The Firmware version will be printed out. If it is a USB CIM, you will be
able to choose the keyboard type.
To exit this mode press “ESC” (escape key).
My P2ZCIM chain
disappeared when I turned
off a computer and it
reappeared 20 seconds later.
What happened?
The Master P2ZCIM may have been turned off. If this is the case then
a new P2ZCIM became the Master and the database had to be rebuilt.
This is normal operation.
I only see some of my
P2ZCIMs.
What is going on?
This can happen for a variety of reasons. Listed below are some of the
common techniques for fixing this issue.
1. Wait a couple of minutes. The Master P2ZCIM may be temporarily
confused due to Resizing, Communication Address conflicts,
Multiple Masters, etc...
2. Make sure that all the P2ZCIMs in the chain have power.
3. Check all the cables.
4. Make sure the terminator is in place.
5. Are there any P2ZCIMs in the chain that do not have Communication
Addresses? P2ZCIMs without Communication addresses will beep
once every minute. The LED will flash on and off rapidly.
If this is the case, check the Chain Size. Resize if necessary.
If none of these techniques work, try refreshing the P2ZCIM chain.
I can’t see all of the P2ZCIM
names, but the status seems
correct. How can I fix this?
The Master P2ZCIM may have been confused. Usually the chain will fix
itself, if the user waits a couple of minutes. If that does not work, issue
the Refresh command.