Metrohm NIRS XDS MasterLab 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. If the IP Address field is empty, the user should consult “Troubleshooting Connection
Problems”.
3.6 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
computers may not have the processor speed, memory, or connectivity required to run Windows XP
with full Ethernet compatibility.