Autoware S8456 Trouble Shooting Guide for GPIB (IEEE-488) Interface

Error - 1073807343: Incorrect Communications Protocol Selected

Background: Automating your testing procedure requires that you interface a computer with your OMNIA and Scanner. In order to do this you can use the Autoware software to communicate with the OMNIA and Scanner in one of two ways: via an RS232 interface or via a GPIB interface. If you are using a GPIB interface and you have configured Autoware to use an RS-232 interface you will receive an error message.

Solution (OMNIA): In order to fix this problem you need to make sure that you have selected the GPIB communication option. This selection allows Autoware to talk successfully to the OMNIA.

1. From the startup screen select Setup System Parameters located in the Window Menu.
2. Under the Primary Unit tab, the first field asks you to select the communications protocol to use. Make sure that this parameter is set to “GPIB”
3. The next field asks you to select which number port to use. Make sure that you select the number that corresponds to the port you have the GPIB cable plugged into.
4. Select Save and Close located in the File Menu to return to the startup screen.

Solution (Scanner): In order to fix this problem you need to make sure that you have selected the GPIB communication option. This selection allows Autoware to talk successfully to the Scanner.

1. From the startup screen select Setup System Parameters located in the Window Menu.
2. Click the Remote Scanners tab at the top of the screen.
3. For each Remote Scanner being used, make sure that the Communication Type heading is set to "GPIB."
4. Select Save and Close located in the File Menu to return to the startup screen.