52
Set the host computer for ASCII protocol, 8 DATA bits, No Parity bit, 1 Stop bit and
No Handshake.
7.5
Ethernet Interface
The P400 can be equipped with the optional P430 Ethernet Adaptor for remote
operation over a TCP/IP network. Select Ethernet mode on the Auxiliary menu by
scrolling down to
Remote mode:
and turning the spinner knob until
Ethernet
is
shown.
Connection to the network, e.g. through a hub, router etc., is through a standard
RJ45 Ethernet cable. To connect directly to a computer, a special Ethernet crossover
cable must be used.
The P400 communicates through port 2000 in both DHCP and static IP modes.
7.5.1
DHCP-Mode Configuration
To configure the P400 for DHCP mode, follow these steps:
Press the AUX button to display the Auxiliary menu.
Move the cursor down the menu using the scroll keys or spinner knob until
IP=aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd
is shown.
Set the first three digits of the IP address to “0”, and press the ENTER key.
Move the cursor with the right scroll key, set the next three digits of the IP
address to “0”, and press the ENTER key.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the remaining fields of the IP address.
Move the cursor to
Update network
, and turn the spinner knob until
YES
is
shown.
Press the ENTER key.
After performing these steps, the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address will
be assigned by the network.