BLN nobel G5, Technical Manual

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G5 Weighing Instrument
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7. Remote Access
General
Using a PC with a Web Browser, like MS Internet Explorer, it is possible to get access
to the instrument set-up and maintenance functions. The PC can be connected to the
same network as the instrument, or directly with an Ethernet cable.
Before connecting any instrument to an existing network it should be configured
according to the network requirements. The ‘Network Configuration’ menu is found in
‘Main Menu’. Under ‘Network Configuration’ menu is the ‘Server Configuration’ menu
found where the Web Server can be enabled (default) or disabled. Also the password
can be set here.
The remote access interface of the G5 instrument is intended to facilitate the set-up
and maintenance work with the instrument. During e.g. commissioning it will make it
possible to have the PC close to the equipment when the instrument is placed away
from the equipment. It is possible to access several instruments that are connected to
the same network from one location for set-up, diagnostics etc. It is also possible to
access instruments over Internet for e.g. remote diagnostics provided that the network
allows remote access e.g. using VPN (Virtual Private Network). This requires specific
security measures that are the responsibility of the user/network administrator.
Note that the remote access is not primarily intended as an operator interface. If a
remote operator interface is desired the Modbus TCP (Ethernet), Modbus RTU (serial
com.) and the Fieldbus interfaces are recommended.
Browser requirements
The Remote Access interface has been tested primarily with MS Internet Explorer and
Mozilla Firefox browsers. It will probably work with many other browsers but browsers
tend to behave differently and some functionality may work or look differently in other
browsers. If any problems are encountered please try Internet Explorer.
JavaScript must be enabled for the remote access to work. It is also required that the
browser supports frames.
The web pages are designed to fulfill HTML 4.01 either Transitional or Frameset.