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Chapter 5
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TCP/IP communication
If the controller has a TCP/IP port, it can communicate via a TCP/IP network. This is done by
selecting
Use a TCP/IP port in this controller
.
By pressing on
TCP/IP, website and e-mail settings
, you can choose between three different
connection possibilities:
1.
Crossover network cable
2.
Automatically by DHCP (dynamic IP address)
3.
Static IP address
See chapter 10 for the remaining setting options.
1. Crossover network cable
In the most basic case, a crossover network cable, E CABLE-TCP/IP, is used. The user is connected
directly to the controller. Connect a crossover TCP/IP-cable directly between the controller and the
computer. Start Exigo tool. Open the tool ”Communication settings” from the menu
Tools
or via the
icon in the toolbar.
Choose
Use a TCP/IP port in this controller
. The program will ask if you are using a crossover
network cable. Answer ”Yes” to this question. The program will now search for controllers. Since no
DHCP is available, a ”broadcast” address will be used. Therefore, it is important that the computer is
only connected directly to the current controller with a crossover Cat5-cable. If the search was
successful, the controller’s IP-settings will be shown: IP address, Subnet mask and Default Gateway
(if there is one). If no values are shown: press ”Search”. A search window will be opened and
hopefully the controller’s TCP/IP card will be found and its serial number will be shown in the
window. Select the row and press ”OK”.
If the program cannot find a controller:
•
Check the cable and contacts.
•
Control if there are more active network connections via
Control panel
Network
connections
. Inactivate all except ”Local area connection”. If a wireless network connection
is active, it should also be deactivated.
•
Press
Search
again.
•
Enter the IP address, the Subnet mask and, if any, the Gateway for the controller and press
Load TCP/IP settings
.