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1. Configuring the Network Interface
Setup, Configuration, and Operation Manual
Federal Signal
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After changes are made, click the Apply button, and then reboot the RTU from the
Reboot web page to begin using the new configuration settings.
To change the configure the RTU Settings of the Informer:
1.
Select RTU Settings.
The RTU Settings page appears.
Fields
Description
RTU Number
The RTU’s assigned identity. All devices in the system must have
a unique RTU Number. The number must be a positive integer.
(Commander only)
Description
Use this 48-character text field to describe the RTU. This can be the
physical address of the site or any other text string. The description
field has a 255-character limit and can be scrolled to view additional
characters.
Enable
SmartMsg
Check to enable the SmartMsg interface. (Commander only)
SmartMsg
Server
The RTU’s assigned default SmartMsg Server IP Address or DNS
name. (Commander only)
SmartMsg Port The port is preconfigured to 16887. (Commander only)
Enable
Modbus
Check to enable the Modbus interface.
Modbus Port
The RTU’s assigned Modbus TCP port number. The default is 502.
Apply
Saves your settings. You must reboot for changes to take effect.
2.
Enter the RTU Number. (Commander only)
3.
Enter a description of the RTU. (Commander only)
4.
Click Enable SmartMsg to enable the SmartMsg interface. (Commander only)
5.
Click Enable Modbus to enable the Modbus interface.
6.
Click Apply.
