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certain that the Cyclone is not set to Dynamic IP mode.
IP
Edit IP Numbers allows the user to set an IP number for the Cyclone. The current IP number is
displayed on the second line. Tap a number to edit and use the touchscreen keyboard to set the
new number. When you are finished, hit Done. If you change your mind and decide not to save, hit
Cancel to leave the IP number as is and return to the Main Menu.
Mask
Edit IP Mask allows the user to set an IP Mask for the Cyclone. The current IP Mask is displayed
on the second line. Use the Up/Down buttons to scroll through the characters. To select a
character, hit the Select button. When you are finished, scroll through the characters until you
reach the -> (right-arrow) character. Selecting this character will complete the process. The default
IP mask is 255.255.255.0.
Gateway
Edit IP Gateway allows the user to set the IP Gateway for the Cyclone. The current IP Gateway is
displayed on the second line. Use the Up/Down buttons to scroll through the characters. To select
a character, hit the Select button. When you are finished, scroll through the characters until you
reach the -> (right-arrow) character. Selecting this character will complete the process.
MAC Address
Show MAC Address displays the current MAC address for the Cyclone.
5.2.3.2.3 Enable/Disable Dynamic IP
Allows the user to toggle the Cyclone configuration between utilizing a Static IP address or a
Dynamic IP address. The user must reset the
Cyclone LC
after changing from Static to Dynamic
or vice-versa. The reset button on the front side of the unit may be used.
5.2.3.3
Configure Time Settings (Cyclone Time / Real Time Clock)
The
Cyclone LC
is equipped with a Real Time Clock (RTC) module designed to keep accurate
timing even when the Cyclone is turned off. The Date & Time are displayed on the home screen.
This menu presents options that allow the user to configure the Cyclone’s various date/time/
timezone settings, including formatting options.
5.2.3.3.1 Modify Date / Time
1.
Update Time from Internet
- Connects to an SNTP server, fetches the current time, and
saves it to the Cyclone. When executed it displays a
message that this can freeze the Cyclone for up to 3
minutes – This is due to an invalid ARP response due to a
bad gateway configuration. Proper configuration will
ensure the problem is resolved. If the network connection
is not configured/connected this displays a message that
the time failed to update. If it is successful no message is
displayed.
2.
Set Time Zone
Hours
- Allows you to set the timezone offset, in hours +/-, from GMT
time
3.
Set Time Zone
Minutes
- Allows you to set the timezone offset, in m/-, from
GMT time
5.2.3.3.2 Set Time-Date Display
Allows you set the Cyclone’s Time-Date Display to one of the following configurations:
1. Display Date Only
2. Display Time Only
3. Display Date and Time
