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Ethernet network
PRC-E Series Instruction Manual
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Connecting personal computer to controller
Maintenance Port
Connecting a personal computer to the controller
Maintenance Port allows the user to program, monitor, and
override the system using the onboard preconfigured Web
pages or Pow-R-Command Lighting Optimization Software
(LOS). The personal computer is physically connected to
the controller Maintenance Port using a standard Ethernet
patch cable.
Figure 26 . Controller Maintenance Port Connection
Before logging into the controller, the personal computer
must be set to obtain an IP address automatically. This
can be done using Microsoft
T
Windows
T
by following
these steps:
Step 1 .
Select “Start”
Step 2 .
Select “Control Panel”
Step 3 .
Select “Network and Sharing Center”
Step 4 .
Select “Change Adapter Settings”
Step 5 .
Select “Local Area Connection”
Step 6 .
Select “Internet Protocol Version” and “Properties”
PRC-E
Maintenance
Port