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1. Configuring the Network Interface
Informer15 Speaker (Models I-IP15 and I-IP15X) Modbus Enabled
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Fields
Description
Default
Gateway
The RTU’s network gateway for routing IP traffic
Primary DNS
The Primary Domain Name Server for the network (Must be entered if
the RTU is required to connect to a server by its domain name.)
Secondary
DNS
The Secondary Domain Name Server for the network.
Apply
Saves your settings. You must reboot for changes to take effect.
2.
Select Use the following IP address option button.
3.
Enter the static IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway for the Informer
device.
4.
Click Apply.
5.
Reboot the device for the IP address change to take effect.
NOTE
: The factory default IP settings must be changed to work with the IP network
that the product will be connected to. Consult with your Network Manager to ensure the
settings adhere to your network policy.
Once the IP address is changed, configuration is only possible when the Informer and
the configuration computer are placed on the live network together. Reconfigure the
configuration computer’s IP settings before returning to the live network. You now need
to login to the web page with the new IP address after the address is changed.
NOTE
: You can use DHCP to simplify Informer deployment, but MAC address
discovery tools may not traverse routers and maintenance may be more difficult.
Configuring the RTU Settings
When the RTU is used with Commander, the device’s RTU Number and Description
need to be entered and SmartMsg must be enabled. All devices in the system must have a
unique RTU Number and it should start with 001.
SmartMsg
Use the SmartMsg check box to enable or disable the SmartMsg network interface. To
use the interface, check the box and enter the IP address of the SmartMsg server. The port
is preconfigured to 16887. When applied, the RTU attempts to login to the SmartMsg
server. If a server connection is lost for over 10 minutes, the unit performs a hardware
and software reset; therefore, to prevent interruption of other system services, disable the
interface if not in use.
Modbus
Use the Modbus check box to enable or disable the Modbus interface. You can change
the default port number if needed. You can use this interface in conjunction with the
SmartMsg interface, but disable the interface if not required for system operation.
