Metrohm NIRS XDS SmartProbe Analyzer - Manual (Page 17)

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2. Highlight “NIRSystems XDS-
series Instrument Driver” as
shown, then click on
“Configure”.
Information:
At this point, Vision requests
any XDS instrument on the
local area network (LAN) to
report connection status. This
may take a few moments.
If the instrument is not on a
LAN, and instead is connected
with a crossover cable, this will
take a minute or more. Vision
first requests a dynamic IP
address, If no server or router
is available to assign an IP
address, Vision waits 45
seconds, then searches for the
default instrument IP address,
in the event of Direct
Connection using a crossover
cable.
3. When Vision “finds” the
instrument on the LAN, it will
be shown. The dynamic IP
address (assigned by the
server) is shown, along with
the XDS Serial number. The
instrument is shown as
“Available” on port 2083.
Highlight the instrument and
click “OK”.
4. 4. If the IP Address field is empty, the user should consult “Troubleshooting Connection
Problems”.
3.2.6 Troubleshooting Connection Problems
Many connection problems are easily solved, especially with Windows® XP operating systems.
Windows XP is currently the preferred operating system, and has enhanced connectivity over other
operating systems. Vista is good also, but may impose user security restrictions. Windows 2000 is
almost as simple, but may require an extra step or two, as discussed.
If your computer uses Windows 95, 98, or NT 4.0 for the operating system, we strongly recommend
upgrade to Windows XP for easiest connectivity. This may require a full computer upgrade, as older