Connecting to PMX+ issue

[Somnium]

i am trying to connect to my PMX+ for the first time. i have managed to connect to my camera and guide camera through the USB ports on the versa plate but when i try to actually connect to the mount itself i get

Could not open communications port. the port is either in use by another application or not recognized by the system. Error = 201.

i initially tried connecting to it without connecting up any other gear through the same USB but that didnt work either, anyone else experienced this issue
:help:

[E_ri_k]

This happened to me too when I first tried to connect my PMX. I can't remember exactly what I did though! Something in device manager I recall....Did you install the MKS5000 driver?

I remember having to installing the MKS5000 driver first, then in The SkyX, where you configure/choose your mount, there will be a drop down menu, which lists available COM ports. Choose the one which says "MKS5000" Then you should be able to connect.

Erik

[Somnium]

Thanks Erik,

i realised i hadn't installed the driver but then did and it still doesnt work, i am going to reinstall theskyx and see is that helps

[E_ri_k]

Mine wouldn't connect, or show up in TSX until I installed the driver. Did "MKS5000" show up in the list of available ports when you tried to configure the mount?

Erik.

[Somnium]

no, still not working, the mount doesn't show up with i drop down the com port list ... frustrating

[Somnium]

Success ! the mount needed to be turned off and on after the driver was installed ... the error messaging is horrible

[E_ri_k]

Great to hear you sorted it out:thumbsup: I was a little confused by some of the error messages also. I had them when trying to connect my cameras as well.

Have fun with the new toy:)
Erik