Connecting to a Device
Connect to an Adapter Device
This type of connection works for Device Adapters, such as tools.
In ToolsTalk Service 2, select the Device Adapter on the Device list,
Select Connect on the screen. Alternatively, right-click on the Device Adapter in the Device list and then select Connect
Discover a Device
This type of connection works for devices, such as accessories on a tool, tool cables, and extension cables that are not attached to a tool. The feature will discover all the devices available for a specific Device Adapter tool. Depending on which type of cable it is, there are limits.
It is only possible to connected to one device per Device Adapter, at a time.
In ToolsTalk Service 2, right-click on the Device Adapter.
In the Device list select Discover. It will display any devices available.
Select the device in the Device list and then select Connect on the screen.
When a device is connected, the parameters will need to be read to be able to make adjustments in the application.
If there is a problem connecting to a device, or there is a mismatch between the number of discovered accessories in the device list and the number of accessories identified by visual inspection, then this may be an indication that there is a problem with one or more of the attached accessories, see Troubleshooting.
Device Connection
To connect to a tool, the tool must be attached to a tool cable. A tool can never be connected to an extension cable.
To connect to a tool cable, no extension cable or tool can be attached to the tool cable.
To connect to an extension cable, no tool or tool cable can be attached to the extension cable.
