Measurement Specialties user manual Pressure Systems, Inc Model 9116 User’s Manual

Pressure Systems, Inc. Model 9116 User’s Manual

If the user wishes to manually change the factory set IP address in a module, it may be done with the NUSS application program (described more fully in Section 6.1.2.2). To use it for this purpose, select the desired module on the application’s screen map (left window), then press (click) the right-mouse button to get the module’s pop-up context menu. From the NUSS menu, select Configure, Network Options. A new screen then appears that will accept a new IP address (and other network parameters). After the new address is sent, the module must be “re- booted” (another choice on the context menu) before it will take effect.

Note

Model 9116 modules are factory-configured to use a 200.xxx.xxx.xxx IP address with a 192.0.0.0 subnet mask. These addresses were chosen with the understanding that the modules would run on a totally private network. Addressing errors may occur if modules are connected to a company internal network or if the modules are connected to the Internet. If you are not sure about the configured networking scheme, please consult your network administrator.

Note

Model 9116 modules are currently designed to use RARP protocol and BOOTP protocol for Dynamic IP address assignment. When placed in Dynamic addressing mode, (through the TCP/IP protocol ‘w1301' command), the modules will first try to resolve their addresses using RARP protocol. If no RARP server can be found, the modules will then use the BOOTP protocol. The modules will alternate between these two protocols until a response is received and an IP address is assigned. If you are not sure about these protocols, or if your modules should be using them, please contact your network administrator.

6.1.2.2Host IP Address Assignment for Windows® 95/98/2000/XP/NT

Note

A simple Windows® 95/98/2000/XP/NT BOOTP/RARP server is available free of charge from Pressure Systems. For additional information on the BOOTP Lite application contact the Pressure Systems Sales or the Applications Support Department. The application can also be downloaded from the Pressure Systems web site found at www.PressureSystems.com.

In order to communicate with the Ethernet Model 9116, the host computer must also be configured with an appropriate IP address. For Windows® 95/98/2000/XP and Windows® NT, a typical configuration is described below. Note that this configuration assumes that a host PC Ethernet adapter is installed and not in use for any other TCP/IP application. If your Ethernet adapter is used for other TCP/IP communications, contact your MIS or network administrator to determine proper host IP address and subnet mask configurations before proceeding.

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