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8.3.
Serial interfaces
The topCam6500 has two serial interfaces. A process interface and a diagnosis interface. If
the topCam 6500 is integrated in the machine and the process interface is connected the
scanning can be recorded by means of the diagnosis report during the operation. An in process
control is possible.
In addition, simultaneous output of the data to the process port and the diagnosis port is
possible.
The two serial interfaces of the topCam6500 are galvanically isolated from the residual
device, therefore they have their own point of reference (pin 10 of the HD-15 connector).
The first serial interface (pin 2 und 3 of the HD-15 connector) links the topCam6500 with the
process environment.
The second serial interface (pin 7 and 9 of the HD-15 connector) serves as a link between the
topCam6500 and a PC. This interface works with a fixed data rate of 115200 baud, the data
format is 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity.
8.4.
TCP/IP connector
The TCP/IP allows direct connection by
means of the IP address. The MAC
address is associated with the serial
number of the device which allows
parallel connection of several topCams
with different IP addresses on one
switch. The MAC address cannot be
changed. The IP address can be changed
by a command. This new IP address
will not be activated until a reset is
made. Note! The settings must be saved.
When the topCam 6500 is switched on
the monitor will show the IP address.
Also the process port can be determined
if output of the scanned data is to be made via the RS232 or the TCP/IP port. The Windows
user interface can be operated via the TCP/IP and the RS232 Port. The following commands
can be entered in the command line of the topControl programme:
Changing of the IP address is possible in the menu item SYSTEM ENTER COMMANDO
which will open a window.
The IP address is set to 192.168.120.102 on delivery and can be changed as follows: Enter:
IN:M:t192.168.120.103 in the command window. With the command IN:Q:n n= 0 process
port the RS232 is, n=1 process port is the TCP/IP port.
All changes must be saved in the Flash and will be activated after switching off and switching
on again.
Important!!!! The port address for TCP/IP is port 23