MODELS 483C30, 483C50, 482M179 AND 483M217 GENERAL OPERATION MANUAL
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3-0.
COMPUTER INTERFACE PROGRAMMING GUIDE
3-1.
Introduction
Individual commands are subject to feature availability on the particular unit. The Ethernet Interface enables these
models to be fully controlled by a computer or handheld controller. With this interface, the unit is able to become part
of a fully automated system.
3-2.
Ethernet Communication
These signal conditioners are equipped with the Ethernet Interface so the unit’s IP address must be set up before any
remote communication can commence.
The steps to set the IP address are as follow:
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Connect, either directly with a crossover CAT5 cable or through a hub, to a single unit. This unit is presumed to
have a Unit ID of 1,
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Set the IP address using an independent utility from Lantronix called DeviceInstaller
TM
. This utility is provided
on the PCB MCSC application software installer CD and available for download at the Lantronix website:
http://www.lantronix.com/device-networking/utilities-tools/device-installer.html
Once installed it can be accessed from the MCSC software from the ‘Help | Configure Ethernet Devices’ menu
item.
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After the DeviceInstaller
TM
application is installed, run it and the following screen will appear. Click on the
Search icon and the program will search for the Ethernet device internal to the signal conditioner unit. When
found, as shown below, details about the device show in the list. You can verify it is the correct unit by
comparing the Hardware (MAC) Address displayed to the one listed on the side of the signal conditioner unit.
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Selecting an item from the list, shown below, highlights the item in the list and enables more icons.
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Select Assign IP and the following screen will appear. Select whether you want to assign a static IP address
that is appropriate for your network or have it assigned from a network server. Subsequent steps are self-
explanatory.