4 Communication
The QuasarLR offers two main options as a host interface – USB and optionally an Ethernet
connection. The main advantage of the optional Ethernet interface lies in the very long
cable length that Ethernet allows between the host computer or network switch and the
reader in the field. Additionally, versions with WiFi and ZigBee are available on special
request.
4.1 USB Driver Installation
The basic option for connecting the QuasarLR with your host PC is using the USB
connection every reader has.
1. Connect the reader with a 24 V DC power source as described before.
2. Connect the reader with a PC using a USB cable.
3. Install the USB driver. metraTec offers the needed driver including Installation Guides
for Windows XP and Windows 7 (as downloads from metraTec's website).
4.2 Ethernet
Communication of the QuasarLR goes via the Ethernet connection to a host for data
evaluation.
Factory IP address of the QuasarLR is
192.168.2.239
For changing the address, access the above IP address via web browser. You will be asked
for a password. Default password is „tucadmin“. You can now change the IP address via the
web mask.
In case the changed address got lost, the „TUC Config Manager“ software from metraTec
can be used to search for the device and assign another IP address. Software and more
documentation can be found here:
http://www.metratec.com/en/support/downloads/software.html
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