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Step 4: If all of the previous steps have been satisfied, then examine the “LINK” light on the Ethernet module. It should not be red. If it is, then first make sure that the Ethernet cable is hooked up at both ends. Remember that you must use straight through standard CAT5 cables when going between the blender and a hub or switch. If you are trying to go directly from the blender to a PC without using a hub or switch, then you need to use a Crossed Ethernet cable. At this point you more than likely have a cable problem and should test this. To test purchase a standard CAT5 cable that already has the ends connected and a standard hub or switch (this can be purchased from Best Buy, Circuit City, CompUSA, or Radio Shack). At the blender, power up the hub and connect the blender using the new cable to one of the middle ports on the hub (say port 3 on a 4-port hub). Examine the LINK light and if it is now clear, then the problem is definitely in your original cabling. This same test can be performed on the PC and PC cable. All PC Ethernet cards have a LINK light as well. Establish the LINK light on all devices before proceeding.

Step 6: If you have LINK lights on all units (including the PC) and no fault link lights on the PLCs, but you still cannot establish communications, then we need to check the PC’s network properties. If this computer resides on your plant network and was set up by your IT department, then you will need to involve them for further assistance with your problem. Instruct your IT department that the blenders must have a fixed IP, but the PC can have a dynamic IP. All subnet masks for the PC and the blenders need to be 255.255.255.0. They might not have the startup script correct for your PC. If the blenders and PC all reside on a separate network that has nothing to do with your plants LAN then we need to check the PC’s network properties (see “Chapter1 Networking instructions for the Sterling SGB Blender” for step-by-step).

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Contents A3 System Management Software Parts and Service Department Not to be released to floor operators Table of ContentsWorking with the A3 Recipe Book Copyright PrefacePage Who should use this manual What are the system requirements for the PC? Frequently Asked QuestionsSoftware and Firmware Upgrades Job Report Manager New Configuration OptionsTip of the Day Sterling SGB Communications DriverSystem requirements Installing A3Overview Checking your PC Installing A3Page Page Checking the Internet Explorer version Installing the Windows XP Service PackInstalling the Internet Explorer 6.0 Upgrade Installing A3 Click the picture of the computer Click Continue Success, Click OK to complete To exit A3 Starting and exiting A3 To start A3Page What is an IP address Configuring the PLCConfiguring the PC Page PC IP Port Hub Running the Cables and Hardware to interconnect the systemWiring the interconnection cables ALL Cables Must be RUN Through Conduit Page Configuring the Digi One IA Ethernet Module Page PC IP Running the Cables and Hardware to interconnect the system Configuring the Digi One IA Ethernet modules Page Page Page Page Page Using A3 Tip of the day Drop down menus Page Page Right click menus Page Status Bar on A3 Customizing A3 Page Page A3 options Security Options Verify Action OptionsHard Drive Options Application Screens Virtual Control Panel Virtual Control Panel Alarm Log Change Recipe Entry over 100% error message Total not 100% error message Recipe Not Totaling 100% Recipe Transferred message Recipe Book Batch Data Uptime Data Scada Scan Times Memory Status Data Parameters Working with A3 Device Objects What is an A3 Device Object?Add New Device Dialog Adding new A3 Device ObjectsConfiguring a Newer AB OS/OA Device Page Page Adding a Legacy Device Configuring an Older Proprietary OS/OA, OL, or OFCPage Page Page Checking the Device you’re about to Add Device Type Icons Deleting a device Device StatesEditing an existing device Working with the A3 Recipe Book What is the A3 Recipe BookA3 Recipe Book Accessing the Recipe BookViewing a stored recipe Creating a stored recipeEditing Existing stored recipes You cannot print a single recipe by itselfDeleting stored recipes Printing the recipe bookLoading a stored recipe into a device Total not 100% error message Recipe Not Totaling 100% Recipe Transferred message Working with the Report Manager Accessing the Report Manager What is the Report ManagerFrequency of Reports Automatic vs. Manually generated reportsReport Options Configuring what is included in the ReportsSaving the Reports Saving the reportsUsing Manually generated Reports Job Report Manager Automatically generated reports Sample Reports using Automatic GenerationManually generated reports in blue Sample Reports using Manual Generation Job ReportsSample Reports Page Page What is the configuration file Working with the configuration fileSaving the configuration Setting the system back to defaultsOpening a previously saved configuration file Location of the configuration fileWorking with the A3 System Log file What is the A3 System Log fileA3 System Log What is logged in the fileLocation of the file Troubleshooting Solution How to trouble shoot a PC problem Problem How to trouble shoot a communication problem Page Page Solution Solution 01T00BTest String6C Solution Page Where to go for further help Page Page Service Notes Service Notes Parts Department