7.2
Connecting the GEN series to a network
The GEN series uses standard TCP/IP protocol over Ethernet to communicate
with the controlling PC. The Interface/Controller provides access to the Ethernet
network.
POWER
A
B
Figure 7.2:
Interface/Controller connections
The Interface/Controller has connections that can be used to connect other
devices to the GEN3t system.
A
PTP enabled network optical SFP slot (SFP module is optional)
B
PTP enabled network RJ45
The GEN series can be connected in one of two ways:
l
Directly to a PC, or
l
To a company network
The GEN series is an extremely high
-
performance acquisition system that is
capable of transferring Megabytes of data at high speeds to the controlling PC.
For the best performance and fastest throughput, HBM strongly recommends
the GEN series be connected directly to an Intel
©
Core i5 or i7 third generation
based PC (or equivalent) with the CPU operating at a clock frequency of
2.5 GHz or greater and a 1 Gigabit Ethernet adapter.
If the controlling PC also connects to a company network, a second hardware
Ethernet adapter in the PC is recommended for this purpose. A second adapter
preserves the Gigabit connection for the fastest possible data transfer while
preventing GEN series network traffic from potentially interfering with the
company network performance.
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