Connection from pc/network to ethernet port, Changing the ip address – West Control Solutions Pro-EC44 User Manual
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Connection from PC/Network to Ethernet Port
When using the optional Ethernet communications, set the parameters as shown here.
Device connector = Bus
PC connector = Ethernet (bus coupler)
IP Address = Instrument IP address*
Port Address = 502.
The supported data rates 10/100BASE-T (10 or 100 Mbps) are automatically detected.
Most networks will assign the IP address automatically, but you can use the Lantronix
XPort®
DeviceInstaller™ tool if you need to assign or change the IP address manually.
For the latest version, go to:
Changing the IP Address
Connect the instrument to your network by plugging an Ethernet cable into the top mounted
RJ45 socket. Run the
DeviceInstaller™ tool from a PC on the same network. The tool should
automatically find this and any other controllers on the network. If not use the search button.
The existing IP and Hardware (MAC) addresses are shown for the instruments found.
Click the Assign IP button and enter the correct hardware address from the list (if necessary,
confirm the number by comparing the hardware address with the number printed on Ethernet
adaptor label).
At the next screen, choose whether to obtain the IP address automatically or to enter a
specific address. For automatic addresses, select the protocols supported on your network
(DHCP, BootP or AutoIP. For a specific address, enter the address, sub-net mask and
default gateway information. Your network administrator will be able to provide this
information. Press the assign button to confirm.
It is recommended to keep all other Ethernet device settings at the default values. If you do
change the internal interface transfer speed or parity, matching settings must be made to the
instruments Modbus data rate and parity settings in the communications configuration menu.
Note: *An IP address must be set before connecting via Ethernet. Use the
default address of 0.0.0.0 if your network uses DHCP, BootP or AutoIP or ask
your network administrator for a valid address.
Note: You can enter any valid IP address, perhaps for use in another location,
but if the number used does not match your existing network settings, further
communication with the instrument will cease.