Metrohm NIRS XDS RapidContent Analyzer - Manual (Page 22)

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assistance with these issues.
First, verify the following:
• The instrument is free-standing not connected to a network with DHCP server
• There is only one network card in the computer
• A crossover cable is used between the XDS instrument and the computer
If these conditions are met, please proceed.
Direct Connection Solution 1:
If using a crossover cable, verify that the
computer is communicating in the same IP
range as the XDS instrument.
The XDS instrument default IP address is
169.254.0.2, as shown. This address
calculator gives the allowable computer IP
address range as 169.254.0.1 through
169.254.2.254.
DO NOT use 169.254.0.2 in the computer!
Set the computer IP address to either:
• 169.254.0.1, or
• 169.254.0.3.
Direct Connection Solution 2:
Power down the XDS Instrument, then power it back up. Wait 120 seconds, for the instrument to
determine the correct method of Ethernet communication. Please do not click anything for this
amount of time, or communication may be interrupted.
Direct Connection Solution 3:
Click on “Try Direct Connect with
Default IP”. This searches for the
default IP address stored in the
instrument.
When the instrument is found,
click “OK”
This should resolve the connection issue. Proceed to “Acquire” and “Connect” in Vision.