Quantum Composers 9530 Series - Manual (Page 48)

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10. Appendix C - COM
Ethernet Interface Overview
*Note: See also Appendix D for more on the Ethernet interface
The Ethernet module used is a
“Digi Connect ME” module supplied by Digi Connectware, Inc.
There are several ways to successfully communicate with the pulse generator over Ethernet. The
two most popular methods are raw TCP/IP (such as LabVIEW or programming with VISA libraries)
and by mapping a PC COM port using the Digi
Connectware’s “Realport Drivers”.
Whatever method of Ethernet communication is ultimately desired, the utilities supplied by Digi
Connectware (included on the CD shipped with the Pulse Generator) will be critical to
implementing the communications. Please install the following utilities:
Ethernet Communication Notes:

The Digi Connectware’s “Digi Device Discovery” can be used to determine what IP
address was assigned by the local DHCP server (if any).
 “Digi Device Discovery” can also be used to open a web interface to the Ethernet
module. Simply double-click on the IP address that is displayed in the Digi Device
Discovery utility.

Username:
“root”
 Password: “dbps”

If a mapped COM port is the desired communication method, the Digi
Connectware’s
“Realport Drivers” setup must be used to install the COM port on the PC. The virtual COM
port is then local to the computer it was installed on. Please refer to the Digi Connectware
documentation supplied on the CD, or call Quantum Composers Technical Support.

The pulse generator ’s SCPI default baud rate on the Ethernet port is 115200 and
should not be changed for communication, whether or not a mapped COM port is used.
The virtual COM port on the PC should be set to a baud rate of 115200.

Echo functionality is not available on the Ethernet port.