Code Error when I try to program it

[adamm]

Originally Posted by iPilipino

Ive been trying to download this program onto the board and it just wont do. It kept saying that "To enable download, hold the 'PROG' button down until the 'PROGRAM STATE' LED is solid orange. Make sure that power is on and the serial cable is connected."

The PROGRAM STATE LED is solid orange, and the power is on and the serial cable is connected.

I had the whole thing set up right but it just kept saying the above mentioned quote.

Oh and the code error LED just turns solid orange everytime I press and hold the program button to have the Program State LED solid orange.

So where is my problem here? On the computer? On the program? Or the USB to Serial connector?

The Code error Light on the Operator interface is supposed to turn red when you are in program mode.

Now, if the robot automaticly sets the Program State light to orange when it gets power, you still have to press it down for 4-5 seconds.

There are a few things to check, first make sure everything is wired and working properly; you could have a faulty DB9 Cable. Make sure you are plugged into the program port all the way. Now, if you are using a Serial to USB, Make sure you have the correct COM port. The Adapter will sometimes pick a different com port each time you plug it in (Ours will change COM ports randomly, I'm really not sure why).

You can check for the COM port in device manager. to get to Device manager, right click on My Computer, then click properties. I can't remember on which tab device manager is (I have vista), so click throught them to find it. in Device Manager, you should see an entry for Printer and COM ports (Or something similar to that). Open the List. You should see you adapter listed with the COM port listed after it.