GE Industrial Solutions Pulsar Plus Controller User Manual
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Pulsar Plus Controller Family
Issue 7 December 2011
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Connect to the Controller
Step
Action
5
Network (LAN) Connection (Optional)
The controller provides a standard 10/100Base-T Ethernet connection for a LAN or direct Craft
port connection. Connector J5 is a standard RJ45 shielded receptacle connection for standard Cat-
5 cable connection between the controller and the LAN. This port has two main modes of
operation: Server mode and LAN mode (Static and DCHP Client). The factory default configuration
for the port is operation as a DHCP Client.
In DHCP Server mode the port can be used as a local Craft interface. In this mode, a laptop can be
directly connected to J5 with standard straight-through Cat-5 cable. A standard web browser can
then be used to access the controller by typing in network address
ll
controller’s in DHCP Server mode use this same address. A connection must never be made
between the controller and LAN while the controller is in Server mode.
In Static or DHCP Client modes of operation the controller is to be configured with an IP address
as well as other network parameters. In these modes of operation the power system can be
remotely monitored and accessed over the network. Permanent connections between the
controller and LAN must use a Shielded Cat-5 cable and be routed according to appropriate
building code. Following is the pin assignment for the connection:
Pin #
Signal
Name
1
TX+
2
TX-
3
RX+
4
5
6
RX-
7
8
Note: A position for an additional RJ45 port is provided on the front panel for a future controller
upgrade that will provide access to a second independent Ethernet connection. This connector
has been designated J8.