Tettex MIDAS 2881, Operating Instructions Manual

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Operation Elements 25
6.2 Laptop as System Controller
6.2.1 Interfaces
The supplied Laptop is fully installed with operating system and MIDAS software.
The communication between the Midas and the computer is done trough a normal Ethernet
connection using the delivered Ethernet cable, the instruments is also equipled with a swiss style
mains plug to connect the laptop during measurements.
Ethernet Ethernet connection for Instrument control)
Power Mains plug for the laptop
Both plugs are located in the “glove box” on the backside of the instrument.If desired, the remaining
cable length and the laptop charger can be located there while using the system.
6.3 Computer connection
Figure 11 - Comunication and mains plug location
Computer conection plugs are located at the top side
in the instrument back panel (black coloured), inside
the “glove box”.

Ethernet connection for device control

Power connector for Laptop (90..230V AC as
Mains)
To connect the laptop to the device, just connect first
side of the delivered Ethernet cable to the Ethernet
connector located in the interior of the “globe box”
and the other side of the cable to the laptop Ethernet
port.
The communications are based in defined and fix IP
addresses and subnet mask in the computer and
measuring instrument as below.
MIDAS IP Address -> 192.168.0.80
Computer Ethernet address -> 192.168.0.44
Subnet mask -> 255.255.0.0
The delivered laptop is already preconfigured to
stablish communication without any additional
operation.