DCP200 Profile Controller & Recorder - Product Manual

Network Configuration For Modbus TCP Options

If the instrument has the Modbus TCP communications option fitted, an IP address must be assigned to it in order for it to communicate with the Modbus TCP master device over your Ethernet network. The instrument can automatically receive an IP address if your network is set up to assign addresses to Ethernet devices connected to it. Alternatively, a fixed IP address can be assigned to it manually.

The Graphical Controller Ethernet Configuration tool is provided in order to discover or assign the IP Address of the instrument and configure the settings.

Setting the IP Address

Install and run the Graphical Controller Ethernet Configuration software on your PC. Connect the instrument to your network by plugging an Ethernet cable into the RJ45 socket on the top of the case. If your PC is not connected to a network, the instrument can be connected to its Ethernet port directly.

If your network assigns IP addresses automatically, pressing the “Search Network” button will list any of the Graphical Controllers connected to it. Their Network IP Address and MAC Addresses are also shown. For most fixed networks, only instruments that

have the same numbers in the first 3 Octets of their IP address can be seen by the PC. In this case, use the method detailed in the “Fixing An IP Address” section below.

Highlight the instrument that you wish to configure in the list and press the “Configure Selected Device Button”.

The Current IP address on the network is shown in the Edit IP Address tab, as is the current configured IP address. A configured address of

0.0.0.0means the instrument does not have a fixed address, allowing it to receive one from the network (via a DHCP, BootP or AutoIP server).

Set the value to 0.0.0.0 for automatic addressing, or set a new fixed IP address and press Apply.

Note:

If this number does not match your PC’s network addresses, further communication with the instrument will cease.

Instrument Details

The Details tab can be used to confirm communications with the instrument. When opened or refreshed, this tab collects the instruments Serial Number, Date of Manufacture and the Contact Details information, confirming that the Modbus TCP communications is functioning correctly.

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