Confirm that the hardware is functioning.
Determine resolutions to conflicts during installation.
Perform a stress test on the ports. For example, you may want to run the diagnostics stress test overnight to evaluate a possible problem. You will need loopback plugs for each port that you want to test.

Burn the image to a CD-ROM.

Note
An .iso file cannot be copied onto a CD but must be burned using an application that burns the image to the CD. If you do not have an application available, you can use this freeware application.

To start the diagnostic, reboot your system with the Diagnostics CD in the drive and follow the instructions in the diagnostic.

Use the following procedure to create a bootable diskette.

Note
This procedure requires one blank diskette.

Copy the diskette image file to a temporary location.
Execute Rawrite.exe.
When prompted for a file name, enter the diskette image file name; for example: 1800055c.i
To run the diagnostic, you will need at least one loopback plug. A loopback plug was shipped with the RocketModem IV. To build a loopback plug, refer to the RocketModem IV Hardware Installation and Specifications Guide [Rev A].
To start the diagnostic, reboot your system with the diskette in the drive and follow the instructions in the diagnostic.

Utilities

Operating System

Name

File

Description

Linux

LCOM Utility

v1.06

Use LCOM for testing serial ports.

Windows XP through Windows 10

(32/64-bit)

Comtrol Utility (32/64-bit)

v4.11

The Pepperl+Fuchs Comtrol, Inc. Utility contains Test Terminal and Port Monitor.

You can use the Port Monitor (PMon2) and Test Terminal (WCom2) User Guide, which provides procedures for using both Test Terminal and Port Monitor to test ports and communications.

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