Start-up guide
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FS-X20 Series FieldServer Start-up Guide (07-2005)
3. Operation
3.1. Install and Run the Utility
Software
The FieldServer is shipped with a utility CD-
ROM containing all the utility software that
needs to be installed.
All configuration file transfers and system
diagnostics are executed via the RUI or
“Remote User Interface” which is installed
with the utility software.
Insert the supplied Utility CD into the PC and
follow the installation instructions on the
screen.
Once installed, the FieldServer Utilities can
be located in the Windows Start menu.
Refer to the FieldServer Utilities manual for
information on how to connect to the
FieldServer via serial or Ethernet ports.
3.2. Use PING to Identify the
FieldServer on the Network
•
Select
Start|Programs|FieldServer
Utilities, browse to the Ping Utility and
select it
•
The display should show
FieldServer Name
IP Number (192.168.2.X)
FieldServer Version
•
If it does not (even after repeated
attempts) then either the network
cabling is incorrect or the computer
network card is faulty or incorrectly
configured.
•
Check the Ethernet Link OK LED
displayed on the FieldServer. This LED
will be lit if the 10/100BaseT cable is
good. (Refer to Appendix B)
•
Check the “Activity” LED on the Ethernet
connection (see Figure 2-3), this should
flash at least once every 2 seconds if
RUI is still running, and perhaps more
often, depending on network traffic.
(Refer to Appendix B)
•
Check that the IP netmask of the PC
matches the FieldServer. This means
the first three sections of both IP
addresses match.
•
Confirm that there is an Ethernet
adapter installed in the PC’s Device
Manager List, and that it is configured to
run the TCP/IP protocol.
•
If using Windows XP, ensure that the
firewall is disabled.
3.3. Connect using “Remote User
Interface” (RUINET)
Browse to the Remote User Interface icon in
the Start menu directory and click on it - the
RUI menu screen should appear.
Refer to the FieldServer Utilities manual for
further information.
3.4. Use RUINET to change the
FieldServer IP Address and
Network
Should it be necessary to change the IP
address of the FieldServer, this can be done
via the “
I
” screen on Ruinet. Refer to the
FieldServer Utilities manual for details.
3.5. Upload the Default
Configuration
NOTE: Refer to the Configuration Manual
and the Driver Manual(s) provided with the
FieldServer for further information on
configuration files.
The configuration of the FieldServer is
provided to the FieldServer’s operating
system via a comma-delimited file called
“CONFIG.CSV”. If ordered with the
FieldServer, the custom configuration is
installed; (Reference documentation FS-
8790-XX). If a custom configuration is not
purchased, a template config.csv is loaded
on the FieldServer to facilitate user
configuration of the FieldServer.
The initial default configuration software will
be loaded on the FieldServer. In the main
menu of the Remote User Interface screen,
type “
U
” to upload the configuration. Then
type “
U
” again. The Utility will fetch the
default configuration and put it into the
Config File folder which is located in
(Start|Programs|FieldServerUtilities|Configur
ation File folder).
