Starting up the device – Basic configuration
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DCR 248i
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Using the online commands, important device functions can be checked, e.g. reading activation (see
chapter 11.1 "Online commands").
NOTICE
For information on how to proceed in the event of problems during commissioning of the devices
see chapter 13 "Diagnostics and troubleshooting".
If a problem occurs that cannot be rectified even after checking all electrical connections and
settings on the devices and on the host, contact your responsible Leuze electronic subsidiary or
Leuze electronic customer service (see chapter 14 "Service and support").
8.3
Setting the communication parameters
With the communication parameters, you determine how data is exchanged between device and host sys-
tem, monitor PCs etc.
NOTICE
For devices with integrated PROFINET interface: see chapter 10 "PROFINET"
8.3.1
Manually setting the IP address
Set the IP manually if your system does not include a DHCP server or if the IP addresses of the devices
are to be set permanently.
Factory settings for the network address of the code readers DCR 248i:
• IP address: 192.168.060.101
• Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Setting the IP address via PC/laptop
Set the network address on the PC (example for Windows7).
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Log in as administrator.
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Select
Start > System control > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center
.
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Select
LAN connection
and double-click to open the
Properties
dialog.
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Select
Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
and click on the [Properties] button.
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Set the
IP address
of the PC.
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The IP address of the PC must not be identical to the IP address of the code reader.
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Example: IP address of the code reader: 192.168.060.101
IP address of the PC: 192.168.060.110
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Set the subnet mask of the PC to the same value as on the code reader.
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Example: 255.255.255.0
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Confirm all of the settings dialogs with [OK] or [Close].
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Connect the Ethernet interface of the device directly to the LAN port of the PC.
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Start the webConfig tool using your PC's Internet browser with IP address
192.168.060.101
.
NOTICE
With PROFINET devices, you can change the station name:
Configuration > Control > Host > PROFINET
IP address, subnet mask and gateway settings can be viewed but not changed.
NOTICE
The device cannot be accessed if the IP address is incorrect!
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Make certain that the correct IP address is entered. The device can otherwise no longer be
accessed.
