For ASCII serial control for the Compax3 I12T11, first set device assignment as M00:
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The I12T11 Extended Positioning via RS232/RS485 also shows how to connect via Hyperterminal. Serial connection could be used or WinSock connection with Compax3 I30 (EthernetPowerlink hardware) which supports TCP/IP connection with Port 44821. Note that with TCP/IP the hardware is I30 but the drive is configured as I12T11. The EthernetPowerlink isn't used for serial control; only as a communication port. For further details see FAQ:
Note for Windows10:
This uses the c3_com.ocx Locate this file in your program folder. Open a Run window as Administrator and then register. When this is successful the Compax3 icon will appear in the top right of the Excel tool. If it hasn't been registered, it's black and won't communicate.
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