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13. Press the Right Arrow key to access this feature.
14. Press the Up or Down Arrow key to change the value. The smaller the number,
the lighter the display. The allowable contrast range is from 12 to 40.
15. Press Enter to Save the changes.
16. Press Enter to return to the Display and Sound menu, or Cancel to return to
the menu without saving the changes.
f. Ethernet:
Ethernet® is a high-speed network communication protocol standard that is primarily
used for Local Area Networks (LAN) to connect end-systems, in this instance, the Series
IV units to a network. The Series IV units have the ability to communicate using an
Ethernet connection, and this option is available with the purchase of an Ethernet
Communication Cable , Minimate Pro to PC (Part No. 720A4101). One cable for each
unit is required when setting up multiple units on a router.
This communication includes downloading recorded
Event s and uploading setup files to
the unit at a much faster rate than serial or USB, and with the optional Blastware
Advanced Module , the ability to view Histogram data in real-time.
Refer to the Blastware Operator Manual for additional information about setting up the
Ethernet communications feature, and the common terminology used, below:
LAN – Local Area
Network
A LAN is a communications system that links computers
and/or devices (Printers, Monitors, Servers, etc.) within a
confined geographic area, such as a home or office building.
WAN – Wide Area
Network
A WAN is a communications system that links computers
and/or devices within a larger network, such as between cities
or different building locations.
TCP/IP – Transmission
Control
Protocol/Internet
Protocol
TCP/IP is the backbone communication language of the
internet or intranet.
DNS – Domain Name
Server DNS hosts domain names and acts as the ‘phone book’ for the
Internet by creating IP Addresses from domain names. DNS routes
all queries for your domain to your server.
IP Address – Internet
Protocol The IP Address is a unique address assigned for devices to
communicate with one another over a computer network.
DHCP - Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol DHCP is where a device (such as your PC) on a local network,
known as a DHCP Server, assigns temporary addresses to attached
devices.
DHCP/Auto IP Address If the program is not able to create a DHCP address, then Auto IP is
used.
Auto(matic) IP Address The Auto IP Address is a communications protocol that allows
devices at either end of a network segment to advertise and negotiate
operation (e.g. link speed, data flow control), by assigning an IP
Address. This is done by ensuring that the TCP/IP protocol is