GE Industrial Solutions Pulsar Plus Controller - Manual (Page 89)

Pulsar Plus Controller Family
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Table 32 Communication Ports Configuration
Modem Port Settings Provides the ability to Enable or disable Write access, the ability to change
system settings through the Modem.
The factory default setting is Enabled.
The baud rate, number of data bits, parity, number of stop bits, and flow
control parameters for the port is also configurable. Note: the initialization
string of the external MODEM must be set in the controller. Factory default for
the string is AT&FEV&C1S0=0H. This string can be modified by utilizing
EasyView or T1.317 commands through a local terminal connection. Consult
technical field support if further assistance is required.
Thee number of rings to be detected by the modem before it answers (Rings to
Answer) can be set from 1 to 9.
The factory default setting is 1.
Network Settings The access type and the Dynamic IP addressing mode are set in this section.
The Dynamic IP address mode sets the IP address operation mode of the
Ethernet port on the controller.
This port has been set to act in DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
Client mode. This mode of operation assumes that the network will
automatically provide an IP address to the controller. The port may also be
configured to use a “Static” IP address which is configured by the user. The
Static and Client modes of operation allow the controller’s port to be
configured to operate plugged into the network. It can also be used in a
“Server” mode to provide Craft port functionality. In this Server mode the
controller default IP address is 192.168.2.1 (destination address in a browser).
Note: once this parameter is changed, the controller must be re-booted by
removing power from the unit by removing and re-inserting the unit into the
shelf.
In addition, there is the ability to Enable or disable Write access for someone
who is attached to the Craft port. The factory default setting is Enabled.
10/100 Base-T Port
An introduction to the main screens of the web interface is provided in Section 4. The Pulsar Plus family of
controllers support network access to almost all controller functions including all voltage and temperature
readings, current alarms, and alarm history. It supports a web-based user interface using standard browsers
such as Microsoft Internet Explorer®. It can provide plant alarm and control information to a distributed or
centralized Network Operation Center (NOC) using the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) or
the Transaction Machine Language (TL1), which allow the controller to provide alarm information to the
NOC for integrated network management. The controller provides network access and control capability for
users under the HTTP, Telnet, FTP, SMTP, SNMP, and TL1 protocols. The typical protocol functions are as
follows: