Measurement Specialties 9116 - Manual (Page 129)

Pressure Systems, Inc. Model 9116 User’s Manual
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If the user wishes to manually change the factory set IP address in a module, it may be done
with the NUSS application program (described more fully in Section 6.1.2.2). To use it for this
purpose, select the desired module on the application’s screen map (left window), then press
(click) the right-mouse button to get the module’s pop-up context menu. From the NUSS menu,
select Configure, Network Options. A new screen then appears that will accept a new IP
address (and other network parameters). After the new address is sent, the module must be “re-
booted” (another choice on the context menu) before it will take effect.
Note
Model 9116 modules are factory-configured to use a 200.xxx.xxx.xxx
IP address with a 192.0.0.0 subnet mask. These addresses were
chosen with the understanding that the modules would run on a
totally private network. Addressing errors may occur if modules are
connected to a company internal network or if the modules are
connected to the Internet. If you are not sure about the configured
networking scheme, please consult your network administrator.
Note
Model 9116 modules are currently designed to use RARP protocol
and BOOTP protocol for Dynamic IP address assignment. When
placed in Dynamic addressing mode, (through the TCP/IP protocol
‘w1301' command), the modules will first try to resolve their
addresses using RARP protocol. If no RARP server can be found,
the modules will then use the BOOTP protocol. The modules will
alternate between these two protocols until a response is received
and an IP address is assigned. If you are not sure about these
protocols, or if your modules should be using them, please contact
your network administrator.
6.1.2.2
Host IP Address Assignment for Windows ® 95/98/2000/XP/NT
Note
A simple Windows ® 95/98/2000/XP/NT BOOTP/RARP server is
available free of charge from Pressure Systems. For additional
information on the BOOTP Lite application contact the Pressure
Systems Sales or the Applications Support Department. The
application can also be downloaded from the Pressure Systems web
site found at
www.PressureSystems.com .
In order to communicate with the Ethernet Model 9116, the host computer must also be
configured with an appropriate IP address. For Windows
® 95/98/2000/XP and Windows ® NT, a
typical configuration is described below. Note that this configuration assumes that a host PC
Ethernet adapter is installed and not in use for any other TCP/IP application. If your Ethernet
adapter is used for other TCP/IP communications, contact your MIS or network administrator to
determine proper host IP address and subnet mask configurations before proceeding.