dcx500pds programming help

patgrim00 · 07-28-2013, 11:39 AM

just got my new controller installed I have the cd and cable to program it I have it hooked up to the computer with the cable it has good connections but it still tells me It is not connected any help

cgtech · 07-28-2013, 03:19 PM

power to controller must be on, solid green light on.

JohnnieB · 07-28-2013, 05:40 PM

Controller must be powered up before you launch ControllerPro on the computer.

If it doesn't find the controller, check the settings on the com port. (Has to be Com1 through Com8 for ControllerPro to talk to controller)

Troubleshooting guide at end of programming manual.

patgrim00 · 07-28-2013, 07:38 PM

I have power to controller green light is solid cart does run I just cannot program it

JohnnieB · 07-29-2013, 07:00 AM

Okay, if the green LED on the controller is on BEFORE you launch ControllrPro on the computer and you get a controller not found error, it is very likely that the USB to Serial adapter isn't installed properly (Installed in the computer is more than just being attached to it), or something isn't compatible.

yurtle · 07-29-2013, 08:16 AM

I'm no expert on USB to serial cables, but my neighbor who does industrial automation, has to keep several different ones on hand, to talk to all of the devices at work. I bought my cable from ScottyB, and have never gotten it to talk to my telescope, but it works fine with my controller.

yurtle · 07-29-2013, 08:25 AM

To clarify my comments, which may be wrong, there are several manufacturers which have been reported to work. Mine was pretty much plug-and-play. Other manufacturers may need more effort to setup, or may not work.

Again, I have only used one.

07-28-2013, 11:39 AM	#1
patgrim00 Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 174	dcx500pds programming help just got my new controller installed I have the cd and cable to program it I have it hooked up to the computer with the cable it has good connections but it still tells me It is not connected any help
patgrim00 Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 174

07-28-2013, 03:19 PM	#2
cgtech Over This Interview Is... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 17,449	Re: dcx500pds programming help power to controller must be on, solid green light on.

07-28-2013, 05:40 PM	#3
JohnnieB Techno-Nerd Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: West Virginia Posts: 19,654	Re: dcx500pds programming help Controller must be powered up before you launch ControllerPro on the computer. If it doesn't find the controller, check the settings on the com port. (Has to be Com1 through Com8 for ControllerPro to talk to controller) Troubleshooting guide at end of programming manual.

07-28-2013, 07:38 PM	#4
patgrim00 Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 174	I have power to controller green light is solid cart does run I just cannot program it
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07-29-2013, 07:00 AM	#5
JohnnieB Techno-Nerd Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: West Virginia Posts: 19,654	Re: dcx500pds programming help Okay, if the green LED on the controller is on BEFORE you launch ControllrPro on the computer and you get a controller not found error, it is very likely that the USB to Serial adapter isn't installed properly (Installed in the computer is more than just being attached to it), or something isn't compatible.

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07-29-2013, 08:16 AM	#6
yurtle Gone Mad Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buford, GA Posts: 8,988	Re: dcx500pds programming help I'm no expert on USB to serial cables, but my neighbor who does industrial automation, has to keep several different ones on hand, to talk to all of the devices at work. I bought my cable from ScottyB, and have never gotten it to talk to my telescope, but it works fine with my controller.

07-29-2013, 08:25 AM	#7
yurtle Gone Mad Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buford, GA Posts: 8,988	Re: dcx500pds programming help To clarify my comments, which may be wrong, there are several manufacturers which have been reported to work. Mine was pretty much plug-and-play. Other manufacturers may need more effort to setup, or may not work. Again, I have only used one.

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