14.02-24
2100-A
16
-NET Software Installation.
Software for use with the 2100-A
16
-NET is available off the Intech Website; www.intech.co.nz
The software on a separate CD can be supplied on request.
Factory Set IP Address is: 192.168.1.100
Factory Set Port is: 10001
1. Install the XPORT Installer. This is used to setup the XPORT, which is the Ethernet converter on the 2100-A
16
-NET.
This software does not need to be Installed on the end users PC, if the 2100-A
16
-NET is setup before hand.
If the 2100-A
16
-NET is setup on site, the XPORT installer will need to be used onsite.
Note 1: This software is to be installed and/or setup by the Installer with Network IT support staff. Intech will not be able
to help with the setup and operation of a TCP/IP network and assigning of IP addresses. As part of commissioning IT
support staff should assign a static address to each 2100-A
16
-NET. The 2100-A
16
-NET should be listed as part of the
Ethernet system for support by the IT support staff.
Note 2: Installed antivirus software may interfere with the sockets operations. You may need to open the IP address
and port numbers for the commands to go through. We have found problems with Nortons system Works 2003, and
found it necessary to disable email scanning of messages, as this was blocking the sockets requests. These problems
may or may not exist on other antivirus programs.
Note 3: The Ethernet converter (XPORT) on the 2100-A
16
-NET only allows one computer communications connection
at one time. It is not possible to have multiple computers permanently communicating to the 2100-A
16
-NET. The
computers must share the 2100-A
16
-NET by connecting and disconnecting as required.
For TCP connection; Sockets = 1.
2100-A16-NET Troubleshooting.
Duplicate 0xFF Characters, port numbers 14001 -14009.
Do not use port numbers 14001-14009 with Modbus RTU/TCP protocol or other binary based protocols.
With these port numbers, the 0xFF characters get duplicated, and two 0xFF characters will appear for each 0xFF
actually sent.
Connection Example of Multiple 2100-A
16
-NET connected to an Ethernet 10/100Base-TX Hub.
Used in situations with multiple 2100-A
16
-NET in a plant.
COMPUTER.
Area 1
Area 2
Area 3
ETHERNET
10/100BASE-TX HUB
ETHERNET
ETHERNET
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Station
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Station
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