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Appendix D-4
Ethernet Configuration
The Ethernet board can be configured using the PERLE software on the CD-ROM included with
the Sediment Trap. The factory settings are shown in the Web Browser Interface (Figure D-4).
Figure D-4: Web Interface to Ethernet Board
Ethernet Communication
Once configured, the Ethernet board will accept raw TCP/IP commands and pass them to the
Sediment Trap firmware. The TCP/IP communication module would include the following
components:
1. Establish the TCP/IP connection with the controller IP Address and port (10001).
2. Send commands using a TCP Transmit command.
3. Receive data using a TCP Read command.
4. Disconnect using a TCP Close command.
Matlab, LabVIEW, and many C compilers include raw TCP/IP example code.
There are two COM ports on the Ethernet board. COM Port 1 is used for communication
(Ethernet Port 10001), COM Port 2 (Ethernet Port 10002) is used to reboot the electronics if
emergency recovery is required. Connecting to Ethernet Port 10002, automatically reboots the
electronics.