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Error "Failed to establish a COM connection" when trying to access a LAC/E 32 from a client - WKB45666

Article number: 45666

SYMPTOMS

  • The error "Failed to establish a COM connection" appears when trying to open the Run Samples window on a LAC/E32
  • LAC/E32  cable is physically connected

ENVIRONMENT

  • Empower 3
  • Empower Enterprise

CAUSE

The WatersService is not running on the LAC/E32.

FIX or WORKAROUND

  1. Start the WatersService on the LAC/E32.
  2. Ensure that the WatersService is set to start automatically.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

id45666, LAC32, LAC32C07, LAC32C08, LAC32C09, LAC32C1_4, LAC32C10, LAC32C11, LAC32C12, LAC32C13, LAC32C15, LAC32C16, LAC32C5_6, LACE, LACE32C14

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