How to direct connect to a Tracker EMTK?

Issue:

How to direct connect to a Tracker EMTK?

Resolution:

Tracker EMTK does not use Tracker V12 software.

A user connects to a Tracker EMTK using a standard Trane serial cable and a Terminal Emulator. When user is connected to the EMTK with the Terminal Emulator, the Tracker serves up text menus that allow user to change setpoints, adjust parameters and make configuration changes.

 

Hardware needed to connect from a PC to the EMTK RJ-12 connector are:

RJ-12 extension cable: 35914260

RJ-12 9 pin PC adapter: 35914262

USB to RS-232 adapter if there is no 9 pin serial adapter on the back of the pc- Trane supports the Rover Comm4 adapter but others may work but not support if there are complications

 

Open the Terminal Emulator or Hyperterminal session in Windows to direct connect to an EMTK Tracker. Use PCM/UPCM cable part #3591-4260 (connect to Tracker and adapter) and 9 pin adapter part #3591-4262 (connect to PC).

 

See details to Connect with PuTTY on the following link Need Terminal Emulator with VT100 support for legacy controls

If using Hyperterminal

• Open a new HyperTerminal Session in Windows.
• Connect using COM1
• Bits per second will need to match that of what the Tracker itself is set to 300, 1200, 2400, 4800, or 9600; start at 1200 and work up to 9600.
• Data Bits = 8
• Parity = None
• Stop Bits = 1
• Flow Control = None or Xon/Xoff.

 

Caps Lock must be set.

The Stat 4 model did not have the RS232 port on the termination board

 

Other Question/Problem/Cause Statements:

• How to direct connect to a Tracker EMTK?
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• What hardware is needed to connect to a EMTK Tracker?
• Will Tracker V12 PC software allow communications to a EMTK Tracker?

Facts:

• Building Management Network (BMN)
• Tracker EMTK

Original wave: wave529