VertX V1000 (CS) Quick Installation Guide
2 .2
V ir t u a l Por t
Contact a VertX controller by directly connecting the computer to the controller using an Ethernet cable. By
default, every controller is configured to respond to a fixed address:
169.254.242.121
.
1. Ensure you are running a Windows 2000 or XP computer
2. Disconnect your Windows computer from its hub or network
3. Connect the Windows computer to the controller with an Ethernet cable
Start
Start
4
Using the Windows™
button, click
>
Run
5. Enter
ipconfig /renew
-- wait for DHCP to timeout (approximately 60 sec). The computer will
acquire a
169.254.x.x
address
6. Access a web browser and enter
169.254.242.121
Address
into the
field. The controller is now
accessible through this Virtual Port
St e p 3
Con figu r e
This section describes the communications configuration that enables the controller to communicate with the
central station host automation software.
There are three methods of communication possible on a V1000 controller:
•
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) TCP/IP Addressing
•
Static TCP/IP Addressing (see
Configuration Checklist
, page 18 for a list of criterion needed for a Static
TCP/IP configuration)
•
Modem
(see
Configuration Checklist
, page 18 for a list of criterion needed for a modem configuration)
Enter only the configuration that relates to your sites specific installation.
Note:
Review the
central station automation software
, page 16 for requirements before continuing.
3 .1
V e r t X Com m u n ica t ion s
The VertX communications configuration is provided through a browser-based application called the
Configuration GUI
(Graphic User Interface).
3 .1 .1
Con figu r a t ion GUI Login
The
Login
screen for that controller will display.
User name
admin
In the
field, enter
(leaving the
Password
OK
field empty). Click
.
3 .1 .2
Ba sic N e t w or k Se t u p
Connection Selection
Select the
radio button to establish your systems specific communication type.
Choices include:
•
Network
•
Modem
•
Network with Modem Backup
Default network information will load. Before making changes, review the default network information.
October 2006
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