NetScan User’s Manual, 11-16-98 Configuring and Starting NetScan 1-1
Configuring and Starting NetScan 1
Overview…… 1-1
Inspect Your System…… 1-1
Check and Install Hardware…… 1-2
Verify Voltage Setting…… 1-2
Verify DIP Switch Settings…… 1-2
Install Signal Conditioning Card(s)…… 1-2
Connect Expansion Chassis (option)…… 1-3
Setup for Ethernet Operation…… 1-4
Complete Hardware Setup for Ethernet
Operation…… 1-4
Install Software/Configure Address Settings
for Ethernet Operation…… 1-5
NetScan and TCP/IP Addressing …… 1-8
Protocol …… 1-8
IP Address …… 1-8
Sub-net Mask …… 1-8
Gateway Address …… 1-8
Configuration …… 1-9
Point-to Point Setup…… 1-9
Private LAN Setup …… 1-9
Private LAN Setup with Multiple Networks…… 1-10
LAN Setup with Internet Access ……1-10
Connect Channel Signal Inputs……1-10
For successful operation your computer needs to have the following:
• 10-Base-T Type Ethernet card and cables
• Available COMM Port
• PC system with Pentium processor
• Windows 3.1+, Windows 95, or Windows 98
• At least 8 Mbytes of RAM for Windows 3.1+ (16 Mbytes recommended)
• At leasr 16 Mbytes of Ram for Windows95/98 (32 Mbytes recommended)
Overview
This chapter explains how to configure NetScan for ethernet use. The chapter provides steps for making proper
connection to the ethernet and includes power up instructions. Note that Chapter 7, Hardware Reference, contains
detailed information pertaining to hardware issues, including setup for RS-232 and RS-422 operation.

Inspect Your System

If you have not already done so, carefully unpack your shipping carton and check all contents for damage which may
have occurred during shipment. Immediately report all damage to the shipping agent and your sales representative.
Retain all shipping materials in case the unit must be returned to the factory.
Each NetScan is shipped with the following:
NetScan Ethernet/Internet-Based Data Logging and Co ntrol Instrument
------------------ Signal Conditioning Card(s) pre-installed per customer ord er
1035-0901 NetScan User’s Manual
1035-0601 Programmed Disk Set, includes ChartViewNET Software
CN-18-50 DB50 Digital I/O Mating Connector
CA-1 Power Cable
CA-192-5 10-Base-T “straight through” ethernet cable, 5 ft.
CA-192-Adapter 10-Base-T “cross-over” adapter
FU-1-.5 1/2A, 250V, Slo Blo, 3AG for 105 - 125V power line or
FU-1-.25 1/4A, 250V, Slo Blo, 3AG for 210 - 250V power line