Emec LOTUS MINI, Operation Manual

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COMMUNICATION MENU
(TCP/IP - GPRS with MODEM OR ETHERNET MODULE
This instrument can be controlled and programed remotely using the system called ERMES and a standard web browser
(i.e.: Google Chrome or Safari). In order to use this service an internet connection is required (lan or wan) and user must
configure the instrument to obtain a valid IP address (through a valid DHCP service or manually). If this instrument is
installed within an office network please contact your system-administrator to obtain required parameters and eventually
unlock TCP/IP port 2020.
Things to do before setup.
1. Ensure that on instrument MAC ADDRESS (see SERVICE menu) the TCP/IP port 2020 is
unlocked. Check it with your system-administrator.
2. Connect to your ERMES account or create a new one at:
www.ermes-server.com
3. Within ERMES account add the new instrument using the 6 digits code located into SERVICE
menu. (choose LAN DEVICE or MODEM code based on connection type choosen prior to buy the
instrument)
Parameters to be configu ed in the communication menu (TCP/IP)
In order to communicate via LAN cable to ERMES server the following parameters must be set:
If configuration requires the presence of a ROUTER with automatic IP address assignment
from TCP/IP menu select IP MODE and set it to DYNAMIC.
If local LAN needs to provide static IP address then from TCP/IP menu select STATIC IP MODE
and enter the following parameters:
IP address: enter the unit unique available IP address using syntax xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
SUBNET (netmask): range of belonging to the host within a subnet IP. For example: 255.255.255.0
GATEWAY:
The IP address of the device that routes packets. For example: 192.168.1.1
DNS: IP address of the device that resolves the names of network nodes.
It is usually the same as the GATEWAY. It can bel also a public DNS address (e.g.: 8.8.8.8)
Parameters to be configu ed in the communication menu (GPRS)
In order to communicate
via GPRS modem to ERMES
server insert SIM into modem’s slot the slot.
A data plan subscription is suggestes to reduce SIM costs. From GPRS menu set the following parameters:
Ermes SERVER: select YES to activate the traffic data with Ermes server or select NO
to use the GPRS modem only for SMA and/or EMAIL alerts messages.
APN:
ask SIM mobile company what is the name of the access point designated
APN Username & Password: ask SIM mobile company both these parameters
PIN: Enter the assigned 4 digits code to automatically unlock the SIM
Network
administrstor
required
Basic Network
skills required