Operating the VS-41H
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7.3
Connecting a PC
You can connect to the
VS-41H
via an RS-232 connection using, for
example, a PC. Note that a null-modem adapter/connection is not required.
To connect to the
VS-41H
via RS-232:
•
Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel port on the
VS-41H
unit via a 9-wire straight cable (only pin 2 to pin 2, pin 3 to pin 3,
and pin 5 to pin 5 need to be connected) to the RS-232 9-pin
D-sub port on your PC
7.4
Controlling the VS-41H
via the ETHERNET Port
You can connect the
VS-41H
via the Ethernet, using a crossover cable (see
) for direct connection to the PC or a straight through cable (see
) for connection via a network hub or network router
7.4.1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover
Cable)
You can connect the Ethernet port of the
VS-41H
to the Ethernet port on
your PC, via a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors.
This type of connection is recommended for identification of the factory default
IP Address of the
VS-41H
during the initial configuration
After connecting the Ethernet port, configure your PC as follows:
1. Right-click the My Network Places icon on your desktop.
2. Select
Properties
.
3. Right-click Local Area Connection Properties.
4. Select
Properties
.
The Local Area Connection Properties window appears.
5. Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the
Properties
Button (see
1 After connecting the Ethernet port, you have to install and configure your Ethernet Port For detailed instructions, see the
“Ethernet Configuration (FC-11) guide pdf” file in the technical support section on our Web site: