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Connecting and Controlling the VS-81ETH
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5.5 Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port
To control several units via the Ethernet, connect the Master unit (Machine
# 1) via the Ethernet port to the LAN port of your PC. Using your PC, initially
configure the settings as described in section 5.6.
5.6 Setting the Ethernet Port and Utilities
To control your
VS-81ETH
via the Ethernet, perform an initial configuration
as follows:
1. Connect the Ethernet port of the
VS-81ETH
to the LAN port of your PC
(see section 5.6.1).
2. Configure your Ethernet port (see section 5.6.2).
3. Install the COM Port Redirector to control the
VS-81ETH
(see
section 5.6.5).
5.6.1 Connecting the VS-81ETH Ethernet Port
You can connect the Ethernet port either via a crossover cable (see section
5.6.1.1) or a straight through cable (see section 5.6.1.2).
5.6.1.1 Connecting via a Crossover Cable
Connect the Ethernet port of the
VS-81ETH
to the LAN port on your PC, via
a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors, as Table 5 defines.
Table 5: Crossover Cable RJ-45 PINOUT
Side 1
Side 2
PIN
Wire Color
PIN
Wire Color
1
White-orange
1
White-green
2
Orange
2
Green
3
White-green
3
White-orange
4
Blue
4
Blue
5
White-blue
5
White-blue
6
Green
6
Orange
7
White-brown
7
White-brown
8
Brown
8
Brown
This type of connection is recommended for identification of the factory default IP
Address of the VS-81ETH during the initial configuration
After connecting the Ethernet port, configure your PC as follows:
1. Right-click the My Network Places icon on your desktop.
2. Select Properties.