Manual
ibaBM-DP
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Issue 1.7
9
Configuration of the device
9.1
Basic principles
The operating mode of the device is chosen using the rotary switches S1 and S2.
The further configuration of the device is done in the I/O Manager of ibaPDA. With 32Mbit
Flex, the parameters are transmitted over FO cables to the device, in compatibility mode
32Mbit via the Ethernet interface.
Moreover, the device possesses a web server. The web server can be accessed with a
web browser (e. g. Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox) via all interfaces (32Mbit Flex,
Ethernet and USB).
The following functions are available in the web interface:
Overview of general device information (device name, serial number, hardware and
firmware version, MAC address, IP address, existing licenses)
Display of status information (position of rotary switches, selected mode)
Network settings for Ethernet interface (IP address, DHCP setting)
Firmware updates
Add additional licenses (additional active slaves, redundancy mode, simulation
mode, mirror mode, mapping mode)
Note
If the device is operated with 32Mbit Flex, it is not necessary to use the Ethernet or USB
interface.
9.2
Establishing communication links
If the device is operated in 32Mbit Flex mode, it is not necessary to use the Ethernet or
USB interface. In Flex mode, you have got access to the device directly via the FO inter-
face (e. g. the web interface, see chapter 9.3.1).
9.2.1
Ethernet interface
Via an Ethernet connection, the web interface of the device can be accessed. Moreover,
the Ethernet interface is used for transmitting the configuration in compatibility mode
32Mbit.
Each ibaBM-DP device has a unique MAC address for identification in the network.
Tip
You find the MAC address on the type label at the front of the device.