Chapter 6
Settings
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Osmo1
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Single-Sample Micro-Osmometer User Guide
6.12 Configuring a LAN connection
The Osmo1 can connect to a computer or other device
over a Local Area Network (LAN). An Ethernet port is
available on the back of the instrument.
NOTE:
Also see Appendix E.
To set up a LAN connection:
1.
From the Settings menu, select
LIS/LAN
.
The system prompts you to log in.
2.
Select the appropriate username from the list and
enter the corresponding password.
NOTE:
If individual user accounts are not configured,
log in under the Admin account (see “Default
user accounts” on page 36).
The LIS/LAN screen displays, with the LIS tab in
front (Figure 60 on page 44).
3.
Tap the LAN tab to bring it to the front (Figure 61).
Figure 61: LAN tab of the LIS/LAN screen
4.
On the LAN tab, select DHCP or Static IP.
NOTE:
For best results, assign the Osmo1 a static IP
address.
5.
Enter the IP address, subnet mask, and default
gateway in the designated fields.
NOTE:
Tap the keyboard icon beside each field to
display a numeric keypad. Use the keypad to
enter the value; then tap
Enter
to close the
keypad and return to the LAN tab.
6.
Tap
Save
to save your LAN settings.
7.
Tap
Exit
to return to the Settings menu.
6.13 Service
The Service screen provides access to administrative
utilities. From here, you can perform software updates
and export Osmo1 data. The Service screen is available
only to users with supervisor-level access.
Performing a system update
NOTE:
To perform this task, you must have a USB drive
that contains valid update files.
1.
From the Settings menu, tap
Service
.
The system prompts you to log in.
2.
Select the appropriate username from the list and
enter the corresponding password.
NOTE:
If individual user accounts are not configured,
log in under the Admin account (see “Default
user accounts” on page 36).
The Service screen displays, with the System Update
tab in front (Figure 62).
Figure 62: System Update tab of the Service screen
3.
Insert the USB drive that contains the update files
into the USB port on the back of the instrument.
4.
Select the type of update to perform: either Display
Board or Control Board.
5.
Tap
Start
; then wait while the system performs the
update.
NOTE:
A progress bar fills as the update progresses.
6.
When the update is finished, tap
Exit
to return to the
Settings menu.