12.0
COMMUNICATION (OPTIONAL)
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The Spyder provides communication over Ethernet using the following methods:
Spyder provides web pages to a browser to read and change parameters. Section 12.3
Spyder can update software by using an FTP server and downloading a new program. Section 12.4.
Spyder can communicate with the Spyder Configuration Tool PC program which allows all parameters to be
retrieved and saved in a PC file. Section 12.5.
Spyder can communicate as a Modbus/TCP slave device. Section 12.6.
12.1 NETWORK SETUP
There are 4 parameters in the
Network
menu which must be set up: Use DHCP, IP Address, Subnet Mask,
and Gateway Address.
If your network contains a DHCP server, leave the Use DHCP setting to
Yes
. The IP Address, Subnet Mask,
and Gateway Address will automatically be configured correctly.
If your network needs the Spyder to have a static address, set Use DHCP to
No
and configure IP Address,
Subnet Mask and Gateway Address to match your network.
After changing any of these 4 network parameters, the Spyder will need to be restarted for the settings to take
effect.
12.2 PARAMETERS AVAILABLE ONLY FROM THE WEB PAGE OR MODBUS/TCP
The following parameters are text strings which are only available from the web page. Text strings are limited to 31
characters.
Parameter Name
Description
Device Name
Name of this Spyder. Each Spyder can be given a name. This
name appears on the list of available Spyder's in the Spyder
Configuration Tool program.
FTP Username
FTP Username for connecting to the FTP site to get software
updates.
FTP Password
FTP Password for connecting to the FTP site to get software
updates.
FTP Directory
FTP Directory on FTP site where software updates are contained.
Program Version
The program version in this Spyder. Also shows on the display for 3
seconds after power-up.
12.3 SPYDER WEB PAGE
The Spyder web page allows all parameters to be viewed and edited using a standard web browser. The
parameters are grouped into pages that correspond to the main menu items found on the Spyder display.
Type into the address bar of a browser
"http://"
followed by the IP Address of the Spyder. The Spyder will display
the web page
"index.html"
. The index page displays the status parameters and provides a menu on the left hand
side to see all the other parameters. Parameter values that are editable will be shown with a standard web page
link. Parameters which are not editable will not have a link.
Example:
Summary of Contents for MAGPOWR Spyder-Plus-S1
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