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

Error #1 - Error with command "Add..." - Event Register = 0: Remote Scanner Set Up as Local Scanner

Background: The OMNIA is capable of interfacing with both an internal and external Scanner controlled locally by the OMNIA tester, or with a remote Scanner which is controlled by the Autoware software through a direct connection to the PC. When incorporating a Scanner into your testing procedure, it is important to define whether Autoware should treat the Scanner as a local Scanner or a remote Scanner. If you have selected that your Scanner is to be controlled locally and the Scanner is actually a remote Scanner that is controlled through Autoware directly, Autoware will display an error message similar to the one above (depending on the scanner configuration).

Solution: In order to solve this problem you will need to reconfigure your Scanner settings.

1. From the startup screen select Setup System Parameters located in the Window Menu.
2. The first thing to do is disable the internal Scanner configuration. Under the Primary Unit tab, the bottom-most field edits the Scanner parameters.
3. Using the mouse, click on the up and down arrows to scroll through the different Scanner configurations until you have set the parameter to "None."
4. Next you must configure the remote Scanner parameter to match your current configuration.
5. Click the Remote Scanners tab at the top of the screen.
6. Using the mouse, scroll through the arrows next to the heading "Number of Remote Scanners." Depending on your configuration, you can set up a total of 12 remote Scanners. Once you have selected the correct number of remote Scanners you must then edit each Scanner's operating parameters.
7. Make sure that the "Scanner Type" matches the Scanner (SC6540 or HS-16).
8. Set your communication type to either Serial (RS-232) or GPIB.
9. Next configure the proper port/address for the current Scanner (for more information on this read the Background section under Error - 1073807343).
10. Finally, set the correct number of HV (high voltage) and GND (ground bond) channels you have opted for with your Scanner.
11. Once all of the parameters for each Scanner have been set correctly select Save and Close located in the File Menu to return to the startup screen.