Just my tuppence.....

I had a similar issue with a serial to USB converter the other day and it was actually a setting for the device itself in Device Manager (Windows 10). This screenshot is relevant to my converter and will probably be different to others but it might be worth checking for similar settings.

The highlighted box wasn't enabled by default but once the RS-485 checkbox was enabled everything started working.

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Shimsteriom said:
Just my tuppence.....

I had a similar issue with a serial to USB converter the other day and it was actually a setting for the device itself in Device Manager (Windows 10). This screenshot is relevant to my converter and will probably be different to others but it might be worth checking for similar settings.

The highlighted box wasn't enabled by default but once the RS-485 checkbox was enabled everything started working.

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RS485 is not the same as RS232 and the Faultmate is likely to require RS232, the EAS software certainly does.
 
Try using a freeware program called CoolTerm... https://freeware.the-meiers.org
"CoolTerm is a simple serial port terminal application (no terminal emulation) that is geared towards hobbyists and professionals with a need to exchange data with hardware connected to serial ports such as servo controllers, robotic kits, GPS receivers, microcontrollers, etc."

I've had to use this program on my Mac and PC (Win8 & 10) to aid in connecting to Serial to USB cables for my multimeter, oscilloscope, Arduino projects and my older music equipment.
Here is the download link for Windows... https://freeware.the-meiers.org/CoolTermWin.zip

Here is a good read on how to change and delete Com ports in Windows... https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/terminal-basics/tips-and-tricks
 
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JUKE179r said:
Try using a freeware program called CoolTerm... https://freeware.the-meiers.org
"CoolTerm is a simple serial port terminal application (no terminal emulation) that is geared towards hobbyists and professionals with a need to exchange data with hardware connected to serial ports such as servo controllers, robotic kits, GPS receivers, microcontrollers, etc."

I've had to use this program on my Mac and PC (Win8 & 10) to aid in connecting to Serial to USB cables for my multimeter, oscilloscope, Arduino projects and my older music equipment.
Here is the download link for Windows... https://freeware.the-meiers.org/CoolTermWin.zip

Here is a good read on how to change and delete Com ports in Windows... https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/terminal-basics/tips-and-tricks
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With Win 10 it should work without any outside help if the USB to serial adapter is compatible and the correct driver is installed, in fa ct with a new adapter on Win 10, I did not even need to install a driver, it was plug and play.
 
Morning all, Thanks for all the helpful posts.I went on the BBS website and watched one of their videos yesterday.my Faultmate in stand alone mode does not operate as per the video.I'm thinking some damage may have occurred through wires shorting when I used the original lead that came with the unit.Bought second hand from a member I'm sure it was sold in good faith.Stay safe.
 

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Morning all, Thanks for all the helpful posts.I went on the BBS website and watched one of their videos yesterday.my Faultmate in stand alone mode does not operate as per the video.I'm thinking some damage may have occurred through wires shorting when I used the original lead that came with the unit.Bought second hand from a member I'm sure it was sold in good faith.Stay safe.
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Send it to BBS for repair, but start saving up they work expensively. It maybe cheaper to buy a Nanocom and a couple of access codes. :D
 
wammers said:
Send it to BBS for repair, but start saving up they work expensively. It maybe cheaper to buy a Nanocom and a couple of access codes. :D
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Thanks Tony,may drop them an e-mail. Didn't have a chance to phone you back the other day. Hope you and Sue are keeping safe and well.
 
tomcat59alan said:
Morning all, Thanks for all the helpful posts.I went on the BBS website and watched one of their videos yesterday.my Faultmate in stand alone mode does not operate as per the video.I'm thinking some damage may have occurred through wires shorting when I used the original lead that came with the unit.Bought second hand from a member I'm sure it was sold in good faith.Stay safe.
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The Fautmate software can be corrupted bu removing power when it's not on the home page.
 
tomcat59alan said:
Thanks Tony,may drop them an e-mail. Didn't have a chance to phone you back the other day. Hope you and Sue are keeping safe and well.
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Same back to you and yours. We are fine, Sue is going stare crazy being at home, she wants to do the garden/patio but getting plants and compost etc is a bit difficult. Lad has started to clean out garage, the scrap piled up is enormous, so things are more tidy in garage but a bloody nightmare all around it.
 
Datatek said:
The Fautmate software can be corrupted bu removing power when it's not on the home page.
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Yep Nanocom is same, never start engine with it switched on. Always switch Nanocom off, start engine then switch Nanocom back on, or it can cause problems.
 
wammers said:
Same back to you and yours. We are fine, Sue is going stare crazy being at home, she wants to do the garden/patio but getting plants and compost etc is a bit difficult. Lad has started to clean out garage, the scrap piled up is enormous, so things are more tidy in garage but a bloody nightmare all around it.
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After the delivery yesterday Jean seems to find a way ,sure she bought a garden centre :eek::D
 
Datatek said:
The Fautmate software can be corrupted bu removing power when it's not on the home page.
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Morning Keith, I'm guessing it's not an easy fix.Feet up today? Glorious weather here and she's been eyeing up the last of the hedges that need cutting. No rest and all that.take care.
 
tomcat59alan said:
Morning Keith, I'm guessing it's not an easy fix.Feet up today? Glorious weather here and she's been eyeing up the last of the hedges that need cutting. No rest and all that.take care.
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Another half acre of grass to cut this afternoon. Trying to do a Click & Collect order this morning, the software is aimed at the snowflake generation with lots of pretty pictures to scroll through but no decent word search:(
 
tomcat59alan said:
After the delivery yesterday Jean seems to find a way ,sure she bought a garden centre :eek::D
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Lad brought her some stuff the other day. Normally she spends hours at garden centres but if she goes out and gets infected then gives it me i am a goner. So she is playing safe. ;)
 
Datatek said:
It's likely to be the USB to serial adaptor, if it's an early one it may not be compatible with Win 10, mine wasn't, I had to buy a new one. The other thing is that the driver my need to be loaded before the adaptor is plugged into the computer. Cable info below.
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Thanks Keith, that's the later wiring where pin 8 is unsoldered from pin6 and resoldered to pin1.
 
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