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3.2 Ethernet Communication
The MAESTRO Ethernet communication is based on Transmission Control Protocol (TCP). Through a
well configured channel, the user will be able to send commands and receive a response from the device.
Gentec-EO provides an application to help users communicate with the MAESTRO via Ethernet
communication. You can download the MAESTRO Ethernet Communication Example application in the
Gentec-EO software download section or in the Gentec-EO Labview driver download section.
You must enter the right configuration:
1. Plug the MAESTRO to a network cable;
2. Boot the MAESTRO;
3. Open the MAESTRO Ethernet Configuration menu (HOME | SET DEVICE | ETHERNET)
4. Check “Enable Ethernet Capability”;
5. Choose your IP address type (Static or Dynamic);
6. If the address type is static, enter a valid and available IP address. Always make sure the IP
address is available to avoid any conflicts in your network. Always ask your IT specialist for an
available IP address or use the ping command followed by the desired IP address in the
Windows
’ cmd application to make sure the address is available;
7. Change the communication port if necessary;
8. Touch the OK button
9. Reboot the device;
10. Open the MAESTRO Ethernet Communication Example application on your PC;
11. Enter the MAESTRO’s IP address and port number. If the address type is dynamic, return to the
Ethernet Configuration page to retrieve the assigned address;
12. Click on the Connect button in the MAESTRO Ethernet Communication Example application;
13. A popup will ask if you want to start a continuous reading. If you choose yes, the command *CAU
will be automatically sent to the MAESTRO and the you will start to receive data from the device;
14. You can send other commands to the MAESTRO using the Command edit box and the Send
button. Note that only native MAESTRO serial commands are valid with Ethernet communication.
Please make sure the SOLO2 Serial Compatibility check box is disabled in the Serial
Commands menu.