iGrow 800 - VCM and VCS Issues

iGrow 800 - VCM and VCS Issues

VCM and VCS

 

VCM - Must have the LinkConn software installed | has to be running on a PC | use Remote Desktop to access LinkConn from a different PC. (team viewer, netviewer, web ex)

VCS – (not cloud) Allows you to access controller from a Browser Enabled Device. WITHIN THE NETWORK!

  • You would type in the IP of the controller in browser address line which would allow you to see it.
  • The Webpage displayed shows Front View of Controller – fully functional with mouse cursor.
    • Example on Company’s Network IP address 192.168.50.240

 

VCM

VCS
  • LinkConn
  • NO LinkConn
  • No Web Browser
  • Web Browser
  • Can remote in Via Team viewer or Web Ex and see your LinkConn Software Via the desktop From iPhone
  • Cannot Remote in to see LinkConn Software

 

Converting VCM to VCS

This is the process of changing your controller from VCM to VCS.

Save existing settings and restore them after conversion because you will lose the settings in the process. See SAVING/DOWNLOADING CONFIGURATION  Settings

  • Contact Support for the firmware download
  • After downloading the file, create a folder named PRG, and then put the firmware into the folder
  • Insert the USB stick into controller, and follow provided instructions to upgrade.

OK> System Setup> Advance>6.BeginBootload  (then you will see a couple of pop up screens)

Default setting “NO” | Begin bootload “Yes” | Ok to Confirm

  • Please watch this video to assist you as well.

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