THORLABS TXP5016, Operation Manual

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4 First Steps
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4 First Steps
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Insert your TXP module(s) into the TXP5016. Please make sure, that the ejector handle is
pushed up against the stop - a click can be heard and the red locking lever is in full upper
position:
In this position the TXP module is disabled! Correct position
· Connect the power cord to your TXP5016 and switch it on. The green LED "Power ON"
must light up.
4.1 Network Configuration
The TXP5016 has an internal web server that is accessible via the RJ45 jack on the front
panel. The IP address of the TXP5016 is factory set to
IP Address: 192.168.1.100
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
This is a commonly used in Local Area Networks address range. In order to establish a
connection between the TXP5016 and your control PC, the IP address range must match and
must not conflict with other network devices.
Attention
In order to prevent network conflicts, it is strongly recommended to contact your System
Administrator for a free IP address and the appropriate subnet mask.
Note
The TXP5016 can be connected
·
to the local area network (LAN) using the supplied standard patch cable or
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directly to the RJ45 jack of your PC using the supplied cross-over patch cable.
Both connections require the correct network address match.
Change the Network Configuration
The TXP5000 Series Administrator that comes with installation package, should be used for
this purpose and is accessible via the serial port of the TXP5016.
Switch on the TXP5016.
Connect the RS232C serial port (male DB9 connector on the front panel) of your TXP5016 to a
serial port of your PC using a null-modem cable.
If your PC has no serial port, you can use any commercially available USB-to-Serial Converter.
Connect it to the PC, the operating system recognizes the device and installs the appropriate
drivers.