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Run the 1784-KTx Diagnostics for DOS B-19
1784-6.5.22 - November 1999
Important: The address of the KTx card for this test is fixed at 77 octal. If
other nodes use this address, you will see duplicate nodes on the
network.
This test reports the current status of DH+ or DH-485 communications. The test
results are recorded in the log file. Use this information to help you troubleshoot.
If you encounter any difficulty, review your error log.
This field: Indicates:
KT
x node address is the node address of the KT x card
KT
x DH+ or DH-485 node is if the node is unique or a duplicate
Link State is if the DH+ or DH-485 link is on line or off line or unknown
card state is if the KT
x card is enabled or disabled
KT
x is (KT x side) if the communication from the card to the computer is
functional or not functional
Protocol Software is if the protocol software is:
• DH+ or unknown
• DH-485 or unknown
Baud rate is the communication rate is:
• for DH+: 57.6 bps or unknown
• for DH-485: 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200,
or unknown
KT
x is (host side) the communication from the computer to the card is active or
stopped
KT
x node name is the name you assigned to the computer in your application or
the default name 1784KT x
Number of active nodes the number of active nodes and shows a map of the nodes on
the DH+ or DH-485 link if the card is communicating on the
DH+ or DH-485 link
(untitled) active nodes on network displayed as ‘mini-who’