American Magnetics 430, Installation, Operation And Maintenance Instructions

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The Model 430 can be accessed via a network connection
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with fully
functional control.
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This is accomplished through the Ethernet
connection on the rear panel using TCP/IP protocol via a host computer.
The connection and control can be established through a locally
connected computer or remotely through a network or even the Internet;
the actual control is accomplished through the SCPI remote commands
as documented in the “Remote Interface Reference” section beginning
on page 129.
The open-sourced
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Magnet-DAQ application is provided to manage the
remote control with a familiar graphical interface. The source code and
latest binary (i.e. pre-compiled) downloads for the application are
available at:
https://bitbucket.org/americanmagneticsinc/magnet-daq
To utilize the Magnet-DAQ application, the Model 430 Programmer RJ-
45 Ethernet port must be connected either directly to a host computer or
through a computer network on which the host computer resides or can
directly access:
1. For a host computer on a network, connect a standard Ethernet cable
between the Model 430 and the network.
2. For a direct hardwired connection between the Model 430 and a host com-
puter, use a “null-modem” or “crossover” Ethernet cable connected from the
Model 430 to the host computer.
NOTE
Most modern computers will negotiate the direct connection
cross-over automatically with a standard Ethernet cable.
3. Once connected, plug in and power up the Model 430.
4. Press <
ENTER
> after responding to the “Turn on power supply . . .” prompt.
NOTE
Allow up to 90-seconds (from power-up) for the TCP/IP link
between the Model 430 and host computer to be established.
In order to access the Model 430 using the Magnet-DAQ application, the
Model 430
IP Address
must be known. The
IP Address
can be determined
after Model 430 power-up. The following example illustrates how the
IP
Address
may be determined using the Model 430 menu system:
15. Requires Model 430 version 2.50 or later firmware.
16. Third-party remote software, such as National Instruments LabVIEW, can also be used.
17. With the exception of the Power ON/OFF switch.
18. Subject to the
GPL version 3.0 license .