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5. 

Troubleshooting 

The following section covers some common failure symptoms, causes and solutions.  It 
is important to note that there are no customer serviceable components in this product.   

Problem 

Cause/Solution 

WiFi does not work 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  

  Ensure the switch on the back of the unit is set to WiFi. 

  Verify WiFi connection. 

  If using DHCP instead of a static IP address, the IP 

address may have changed.  Use the WiFi Discovery 
utility available on the handheld. 

  Ensure the docking station is connected to power. 

  Ensure the device is properly seated in the docking 

station. 

  Ensure the WiFi baud rate was configured the same as 

the device dock baud rate. 

Ethernet does not work 
 
 
 
 
 
  

  Ensure the switch on the back of the unit is set to 

Ethernet. 

  Ensure the docking station is connected to power. 

  Ensure the device is properly seated in the docking 

station.  

  Ensure the Ethernet baud rate was configured the same 

as the device dock baud rate. 

Data does not transfer 
completely when using 
WiFi 

  Lower the baud rate.  High data transfer speeds can 

cause data to drop. 
  

6. 

Specifications 

 

Parameter 

Specification 

Unit Weight: 

1 lb, 5.4 oz (0.6 kg) 

Unit Dimensions: 

Height: 3.125” (7.9 cm)   Width: 4.525” (11.5 cm)   Depth: 
3.5” (8.9 cm).  

Input Power: 

8.4V, 1.3A 

 

 

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Страница 1: ...Met One Instruments Inc Corporate Sales Service 1600 NW Washington Blvd Grants Pass OR 97526 Tel 541 471 7111 Fax 541 471 7116 www metone com service metone com DOCKING STATION SET UP MANUAL ...

Страница 2: ...Docking Station Set Up Manual 83529 9800 Rev A Page 2 ...

Страница 3: ...n testing maintaining and troubleshooting the 83529 Docking Station Should you still require support after consulting your printed documentation we encourage you to contact one of our expert Technical Service representatives during normal business hours of 7 00 a m to 4 00 p m Pacific Time Monday through Friday In addition technical information and service bulletins are often posted on our website...

Страница 4: ...8 4 1 RS485 Communication 8 4 2 WiFi Setup and Configuration 9 4 3 Ethernet Port Setup and Configuration 11 4 3 1 Setting the Static IP Address of the Docking Station 11 4 3 2 Web Page Configuration 12 4 3 3 Setting up a Virtual COM Port 15 4 3 3 1 Installing the Virtual Serial Port Drivers 15 4 3 3 2 Configuring the Virtual Com Port for the Docking Station 16 5 Troubleshooting 20 6 Specifications...

Страница 5: ...the supplier if any items are missing Any damages incurred during shipping are the responsibility of the carrier If any damage to the shipment is noticed before unpacking a claim must be filed with the commercial carrier immediately You should follow any special unpacking instructions provided by the carrier as you then carefully remove all items from the containers and inspect each component It i...

Страница 6: ...e in the proper orientation over the battery contact RS485 Terminal Block Plug Connects external communication wires to the RS485 input Bootless Adapter Positions a device without a rubber boot in the docking station Power Supply Jack Input for the 8 4V 1 3A power supply WiFi Ethernet Switch Selects either Ethernet or WiFi to be used Slide switch to the right for WiFi Slide switch to the left for ...

Страница 7: ... Docking Station is designed to charge the battery of select Met One Instruments Inc handheld devices The front of the device must face forward An alignment pin is positioned on the contact plate This pin fits into a hole at the base of the handheld unit This is used to prevent damage to the docking station or handheld unit by stopping a device from being placed on the docking station backwards Ea...

Страница 8: ... RS485 network using the RS485 connection on the back of the Docking Station The network address is the same as the Network ID of the handheld device It is important that no two units have the same Network ID set in the same network Figure 4 shows the RS485 connector both with and without the terminal block plug installed Note that the pin assignments are easier to read with the block removed Figu...

Страница 9: ...i Ethernet switch on the rear of the Docking Station to WiFi 2 After powering on the Docking Station the WiFi interface will generate a local network that allows the user to connect to the Docking Station and configure the connection 3 On a WiFi enabled computer or smartphone search for an open WiFi network that starts with ESP_ and connect to the network 4 On the connected device open a web brows...

Страница 10: ... Figure 8 WiFi Station Configuration 7 After the dock has connected to the network it will show the internal IP address it was assigned from the network Click the IP address to automatically navigate to the new IP address The dock will now automatically shut off its hosted network Figure 9 WiFi Station Configuration ...

Страница 11: ...nstruments Inc handheld device resting on the dock and the network selector switch set to WiFi you can now communicate with the device using serial commands A TCP IP connection is made using the assigned IP through Port 23 4 3 Ethernet Port Setup and Configuration The Docking Station Ethernet port must be configured with some drivers by the user 4 3 1 Setting the Static IP Address of the Docking S...

Страница 12: ...o the Dock Baud of the device to be used default is 38400 10 Press the Set button to change the IP address of the docking station 11 Click the Launch Webpage button to open a browser for webpage configuration 12 Click the X close button 4 3 2 Web Page Configuration 1 Open a web browser and enter the numeric IP Address in the address field if Launch Webpage was not selected in IPSetup The first sec...

Страница 13: ...on Addressing Mode b The incoming connection section configures a device server mode to listen for incoming TCP connections for each serial port Figure 13 Network Configuration Incoming Connections c Outgoing connections client mode Figure 14 Network Configuration Outgoing Connections ...

Страница 14: ...Rate and Flow Control settings to match the handheld to be used All other settings should remain as shown Press the Submit New Settings button to have these settings take effect In some slower networks characters may be dropped If this happens set the Flow Control to XON XOFF both here and on the handheld Serial Screen Figure 16 Serial Settings 3 Detailed explanations for web page configuration ca...

Страница 15: ...or some software applications This section covers the drivers needed and the steps necessary to set up a virtual COM port for your device 4 3 3 1 Installing the Virtual Serial Port Drivers 1 From the extracted folder section 4 3 1 note 4 run the VirtualCommPort 2 1 application The Choose Destination screen will appear as shown below Click on the Next button Select your operating system and click N...

Страница 16: ...e Virtual Com Port for the Docking Station 1 Open the destination folder of the VirtualCommPort install default is C nburn VirtualCommPort Double click to open the NBVirtualCommPort application file 2 The configuration window will appear as shown below Click the Add button Figure 18 Virtual CommPort configuration window 3 Select Client connection for the connection type Figure 19 Add Configuration...

Страница 17: ...er Select serial port choose the COM port you would like to assign to your device Figure 20 Add Configuration Window COM port assignment 5 Under Connection name enter a descriptive name for this virtual com port Figure 21 Add Configuration Window connection name ...

Страница 18: ...ked Figure 22 Add Configuration Window Create as virtual port 7 Enter the Static IP address and port number into the Remote host name port section Click the Add button to add this TCP IP address then the Apply button to add this virtual COM port Figure 23 Add Configuration Window Static IP Address ...

Страница 19: ...am Use the refresh button on the right hand side to refresh the status of the virtual port As seen in the image below it found the settings to be 38400 baud no parity 8 databits and 1 stopping bit After talking to the device it was able to refresh and see the amount of data sent received Figure 24 VirtualCommPort main page ...

Страница 20: ...n is connected to power Ensure the device is properly seated in the docking station Ensure the WiFi baud rate was configured the same as the device dock baud rate Ethernet does not work Ensure the switch on the back of the unit is set to Ethernet Ensure the docking station is connected to power Ensure the device is properly seated in the docking station Ensure the Ethernet baud rate was configured...

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