FieldServer FS-X20 instruction manual Operation Install and Run the Utility Software

Start-up guide

3.Operation

3.1.Install and Run the Utility Software

The FieldServer is shipped with a utility CD- ROM containing all the utility software that needs to be installed.

All configuration file transfers and system diagnostics are executed via the RUI or “Remote User Interface” which is installed with the utility software.

Insert the supplied Utility CD into the PC and follow the installation instructions on the screen.

Once installed, the FieldServer Utilities can be located in the Windows Start menu.

Refer to the FieldServer Utilities manual for information on how to connect to the FieldServer via serial or Ethernet ports.

3.2.Use PING to Identify the FieldServer on the Network

• Select StartProgramsFieldServer Utilities, browse to the Ping Utility and select it

•The display should show

FieldServer Name

IP Number (192.168.2.X) FieldServer Version

•If it does not (even after repeated attempts) then either the network cabling is incorrect or the computer network card is faulty or incorrectly configured.

•Check the Ethernet Link OK LED displayed on the FieldServer. This LED will be lit if the 10/100BaseT cable is good. (Refer to Appendix B)

•Check the “Activity” LED on the Ethernet connection (see Figure 2-3), this should flash at least once every 2 seconds if RUI is still running, and perhaps more often, depending on network traffic. (Refer to Appendix B)

•Check that the IP netmask of the PC matches the FieldServer. This means the first three sections of both IP addresses match.

•Confirm that there is an Ethernet adapter installed in the PC’s Device Manager List, and that it is configured to run the TCP/IP protocol.

•If using Windows XP, ensure that the firewall is disabled.

3.3.Connect using “Remote User Interface” (RUINET)

Browse to the Remote User Interface icon in the Start menu directory and click on it - the RUI menu screen should appear.

Refer to the FieldServer Utilities manual for further information.

3.4.Use RUINET to change the FieldServer IP Address and Network

Should it be necessary to change the IP address of the FieldServer, this can be done via the “I” screen on Ruinet. Refer to the FieldServer Utilities manual for details.

3.5.Upload the Default Configuration

NOTE: Refer to the Configuration Manual and the Driver Manual(s) provided with the FieldServer for further information on configuration files.

The configuration of the FieldServer is provided to the FieldServer’s operating system via a comma-delimited file called “CONFIG.CSV”. If ordered with the FieldServer, the custom configuration is installed; (Reference documentation FS- 8790-XX). If a custom configuration is not purchased, a template config.csv is loaded on the FieldServer to facilitate user configuration of the FieldServer.

The initial default configuration software will be loaded on the FieldServer. In the main menu of the Remote User Interface screen, type “U” to upload the configuration. Then type “U” again. The Utility will fetch the default configuration and put it into the Config File folder which is located in (StartProgramsFieldServerUtilitiesConfigur ation File folder).

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