Scanivalve MPS4232, Руководство по аппаратному и программному обеспечению

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MPS4232
Section 3: Operation
cannot be altered, the MPS’s address must be changed to
establish an Ethernet connection. The MPS’s IP address is
set with the IPADD variable in the IP Group of variables
( LIST IP ). This can be changed through an existing Ethernet
connection or via serial connection.
If an existing Ethernet connection can be established (by
changing the host computer’s IP address, using an alternate
computer, or by some other means), it is the preferred
method for changing the IP address of the MPS. If Ethernet
communication is not possible, a serial connection must be
established with the MPS following the guidelines in the
“Serial Communications” section.
If the IPADD variable is changed either through an Ethernet
connection or a serial connection, the new address will not
be effective until a SAVE IP command has been issued and
the power is cycled. For more information on changing the
IPADD variable, see the “Changing the IP address” proce -
dure.
Client/Host Options
Once the module has been connected and the IP address
has been configured, communications can be established
with the MPS module. Communications can be made
through several software packages including:
• PC _ Web Server
• PC - TCP/IP
• PC - UDP
• PC - ScanTel (Scanivalve PN: 155406-01)
• PC - LabVIEW
• PC - HyperTerminal (alt. PuTTY)
PC - Web Server
The MPS4232 is integrated with an integral Web Server with
an easy-to-use graphical interface. The Web Server can be
accessed using a web browser; including Google Chrome
and Microsoft Edge. All functionality available in the MPS
can be accessed using the Web Server including additional
features such as a terminal window for simple command-
line communication and the ability to update the MPS’s
firmware and coefficient tables. This is the recommended
means of communications for most users.
An internet connection is not required when accessing the
MPS’s Web Server. Not all web browsers are supported.
Please see the section dedicated to the Web Server for more
information.
PC - TCP/IP
The user may write their own TCP/IP interface using the
software specification portion of this manual. This inter -
face should allow the user to:
• Issue commands to any or all MPS modules on the
network.
• Display returned information or scan data from the
MPS module(s).
• Write returned information or scan data to the
client/host in TCP/IP format.
PC - UDP
The MPS provides a dual-output function in which data can
be output simultaneously out via a FTP connection and a
UDP broadcast data stream. This allows for great flexibility
in the configuration of the data collection. It allows users
to configure a system such that data can be monitored
“real-time” via the UDP stream and collected reliably via
the FTP data transfer.
PC - ScanTel
ScanTel is a free communications utility designed by Scani -
valve to communicate with Scanivalve products including
MPS modules. It is a text based, command line program
that allows users to connect to a single MPS module,
modify the configuration variables, and collect data using
both TCP and UDP protocol. ScanTel is often the go-to
choice for troubleshooting any Scanivalve module. ScanTel
can be downloaded from www.scanivalve.com.
PC - LabVIEW
MPSLink and MPS4232Link are free LabVIEW® based
programs specifically developed for the MPS4200 series.
This program allows users to change variables, scan and
collect data to the screen or to a CSV file with an easy to
use graphical interface. While the standalone program
can be installed and used easily, all VIs used to create the
program are included. These VIs can be used as examples
for users looking to create a custom LabVIEW® program to
operate the MPS4200, or for integrating the MPS4200 into
a preexisting LabVIEW® environment.
PC - HyperTerminal
HyperTerminal is a Windows program included as part of
Windows 2000, XP, and Vista Operating Systems. It is a
text based, command line program. This program permits
a users to connect to a single MPS module, modify the
configuration variables, format the internal memory, or
can be used for troubleshooting. HyperTerminal provides a
means for both Serial RS-232 and Ethernet connections.
Alternate terminal emulators, such as PuTTY, can be
downloaded for free from various sources online if Hyper -
Terminal is not available.