Nematron Pointe Controller - Manual (Page 28)

Chapter 2: Initial Setup Pointe Controller User Guide
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2.4 Configuring the Controller’s Network Settings
Each Pointe Controller unit has two distinct addresses: an IP address, for
communicating across an Ethernet network; and a Modbus address, for
communicating with serial Modbus devices such as operator panels and bar code
readers. In this initial setup, we will configure only the IP address.
The Pointe Controller unit comes preconfigured with a default IP address. You
must reset the address so that the unit can properly communicate on your
Ethernet network. This change is made via a direct serial connection between
your PC and the Pointe Controller unit.
Remember that each Pointe Controller unit on your network must have its own
unique IP address and node name, which is set prior to applying power to the
controller. Duplicate addresses will cause system communications to fail.
To set the IP address of the Pointe Controller unit:
1. Establish a serial connection between your PC and the Pointe Controller
unit, using the download cable (OL-CBL-DNL):
a. Before you connect the serial cable, make sure the Pointe
Controller is powered off. The unit looks for the cable when it is
first powered on.
b. Connect the cable's RJ-11 plug to the Pointe Controller's serial
port.
c. Connect the cable's DB-9 plug to your PC's serial port.
2. Power on the Pointe Controller unit.
NOTE: There is no power switch on the Pointe Controller unit itself. Either
the AC adapted must be plugged in or the directly connected DC grid
must be turned on.
3. From theWindows Start menu, choose Programs > PointeControl >
Update Tool.
NOTE: If you are running the Update Tool for the first time, you will be
asked to specify which COM (serial) port the tool should use. Enter the
number (1, 2, 3, or 4) to which you connected the serial cable in Step 1
above, and then click OK. After that, the tool will finish launching.