MX8x8DVI-DL
User’s Manual Rev. 1.0
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3.3.1. Serial port settings
MX8x8DVI / MX8x8DVI-DL, MX6x6DVI / MX6x6DVI-DL can be ordered with either
RS-232 or RS-422 communication port. The port settings are done in the factory.
D-SUB connector pin assignments can be found in chapter
The device uses standard RS-232 interface with the following settings:
9600 Baud
8 data bit
1 stop bit
no parity
null modem cable
3.3.2. Resetting the IP address
The unit‟s Ethernet port can be set to factory default IP configuration or to DHCP
mode with front panel buttons. To set the IP configuration perform the following:
Step 1.
Ensure that there is no active connection on the Ethernet port. (unplugging
the LAN cable is the most secure)
Step 2.
Switch the router to TAKE mode if used previously in AUTOTAKE mode by
pressing TAKE button for 4 seconds. (light will go off)
Step 3.
Press and release Control Lock (Control Lock button lights in up red
continuously)
Step 4.
Press and keep pressed the Output Lock button (the current protocol
indication will light up, this is irrelevant right now)
Step 5.
Press and release the
Step 6.
Load Preset button to set the factory default IP settings
Step 7.
IP address: 192.168.254.254
Step 8.
port number: 10001
Step 9.
subnet mask:
255.255.0.0
Step 10.
gateway:
0.0.0.0
Step 11.
Save Preset
button to set
DHCP
enabled
Step 12.
IP address: Acquired with DHCP
Step 13.
port number: unchanged
Step 14.
subnet mask:
unchanged
Step 15.
gateway:
unchanged
Step 16.
A light sequence will occur to confirm the command. (Save Preset, Load
Preset and Take/Auto buttons will light up one after the other)
Step 17.
Reinsert the LAN cable to the Ethernet port if it was unplugged
Step 18.
Wait about 20 seconds before connecting the router via Ethernet
