UM-1097
Revision B
14
3.3.3.2
Connecting to an Existing Local Area Network (LAN)
Switch
DHCP
Server
ViewSmart 1600+
PC
PC
PC
192.168.0.1
192.168.0.100
192.168.0.101
192.168.0.102
192.168.0.103
Figure 11 Modbus® TCP Connection over a Local Area Network
A typical network will have a DHCP server, a switch (sometimes combined) and several devices connected
to that switch. A ViewSmart 1600+ can normally be added to such a network simply by connecting the
Ethernet port to the switch using an Ethernet patch cable. The ViewSmart 1600+’s default settings will
allow it obtain an IP address from the DHCP server. Once this happens, the ViewSmart 1600+ can be
accessed from computers and other devices on the network. Computers access the ViewSmart 1600+ by
hostname, or by IP address.
If more than one ViewSmart 1600+ is on the network, and if they need to communicate with each other,
it is recommended to use a static IP configuration (
). This is because there is a possibility
that a dynamic address will be changed by the DHCP server. If the IP address is changed, communication
will fail. Static configuration is necessary when using Modbus® TCP master or Mimic mode over TCP/IP.
If accessing the ViewSmart 1600+ from a computer or other device that can resolve its hostname, dynamic
configuration is fine.
Summary of Contents for ViewSmart 1600+
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