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[jhawkinsvalrico]

I purchased a n1050B model PID along with the Optional RS485 USB adapter. I can program the pid with no issue using the usb interface but when attempting to use the Optional RS485 USB adapter Quicktune just continues searching for the device. I have the auber 485 device driver installed and can see USB-SERIAL CH340 available. I just have the feeling that I am missing/overlooking something simple with the configuration. By default device manager reports it configured at baud 9600, parity none, stop bits 1. I have tried changing the serial configuration for the pid through the usb connection and saved the configuration to the pid. I have tried various parity settings but have not changed any other configuration settings in device manager. What settings should the COM3 configuration be set to? I am also assuming that in Quicktune when setting up the rs485 connection, speed, parity should match the device setting. I am certain that I am missing something simply and will recognize the issue when someone points it out to me. Thank you in advance.

[jhawkinsvalrico]

Well I was able to get connectivity to quicktune via the 485 connection, but when I attempt to connect to the n1050, I get a QuickTune error stating An error ocurred while reading. See the Log for more information.

I located the QuickTune log in appdata/local/Log.log which contains:

Processing Descriptor File: CG-1AOf10Xv1.ndd
Processing Descriptor File: CG-2R5f10Xv1.ndd
Processing Descriptor File: CG-3DIf10Xv1.ndd
Processing Descriptor File: CG-3DOf10Xv1.ndd
Processing Descriptor File: CG-485f10Xv1.ndd
Processing Descriptor File: N1020f11Xv5.ndd
Processing Descriptor File: N1020f12Xv5.ndd
Processing Descriptor File: N1040f20Xv3.ndd
Processing Descriptor File: N1040f21Xv1.ndd
Processing Descriptor File: N1040if20Xv1.ndd
Processing Descriptor File: N1040if21Xv1.ndd
Processing Descriptor File: N1040Tf20Xv3.ndd
Processing Descriptor File: N1040Tf21Xv2.ndd
Processing Descriptor File: N1050-QLf10Xv1.ndd
Processing Descriptor File: N1050f10Xv1.ndd
Processing Descriptor File: N1050f10Xv2.ndd
Processing Descriptor File: N1100f40xv1.ndd
Processing Descriptor File: N1200f20Xv4.ndd
Processing Descriptor File: N1200HCf20Xv2.ndd
Processing Descriptor File: N1200HCf20Xv21.ndd
Processing Descriptor File: N120f10xv1.ndd
Processing Descriptor File: N1500f23Xv1.ndd
Processing Descriptor File: N1500LCf23Xv1.ndd
Processing Descriptor File: N1540f20Xv6.ndd
Processing Descriptor File: N1540f21Xv1.ndd
Processing Descriptor File: N2000f30Xv2.ndd
Processing Descriptor File: N20K48f10Xv1.ndd
Processing Descriptor File: N3000f30Xv1.ndd
Processing Descriptor File: N480Df50Xv1.ndd
Processing Descriptor File: N960f40Xv1.ndd

04/26/2022 2:11:21 PM - Reading the register: HTYP
04/26/2022 2:11:21 PM - Readed value: 6. Read response: Success
PA HardwareTypeValue not match
Excluded from reading (in cache): HR_HTYP
Excluded from reading (in cache): HR_SYSTEM_PSW
04/26/2022 2:11:23 PM - MULTIPLE_READ_ERROR

The port configuration settings are correct and this is a generic install of quicktunedrtupv2001 from the Novus software download center. I may try going back to quicktunesetup from the auber site which if my memory is correct is v1.07 or something like that. If that doesn't work I may try quicktunesetupv2000 which I downloaded from Novus last week.

To be honest, I like the idea behind quicktune, but it seems like an immature product. I almost feel more comfortable manually configuring the pid, but I wanted to setup several profiles that my son could simply load into the pid and run when he is soaking coatings. He will eventually have about a dozen different programs (profiles) that he will routinely run. I don't see him having the patience to manually enter the programs manually. Perhaps he will, but QuickTune would make it quite a bit less painful. If quicktune worked like I think it eventually will, it provides a better interface for people that are not used to programming a controller.   

[Kkane]

When you plug in your RS485 usb adapter to your computer, your computer will generate an unique COM number. It maybe COM3, or something else with a different port number. You need to open your Windows device manager and you can find it under "Ports" section. The name "USB-SERIAL CH340" is correct.  It is possible that your computer has more than one COM port. You can probably try to physically unplug other unused COM ports, or disable them under the device manager to see if it helps.

Change the brad rate or parity under Windows device manager will not help. You need to write down the baud, prty and addr from your controller's keypad or through USB port, then fill in under RS485 tab when you try to add the controller. Stop bit is 1.

I cannot read the log files generated from Quicktunes. This software is made by Novus so you can probably send a ticket to Novus support for help directly.

The latest quicktune version is 2.0.0.01 which is released on April 18, 2022. You can find it on Novus websites. If I'm right, 2.x version adds the bluetooth and support for their new controllers. For N1050, the version on Auber website (1.7) should be good. You can try and see how it works.