1-2 Configuring and Starting NetScan NetScan Users Manual
Check and Install Hardware
Depending on your order, your NetScan unit may not require all the steps under this heading. If a step does
not apply to your unit, simply go on to the next one.
NetScan Rear Panel

Verify Voltage Setting

Based on your order, your NetScan system was set at the voltage indicated on the sticker (located on the
rear of the unit, near the power switch). Verify that the voltage value indicated on the sticker matches the
voltage of your intended AC power supply. If you need to change the voltage selection for any reason, r efer
to Chapter 7s section entitled, Power Aspects, Changing the Voltage Setting.

Verify DIP Switch Settings

The DIP switch is located on the lower right corner of NetScans rear panel. Default settings are as follows.
Note that micro-switch #1 must be set to the “0” position. The IEEE position does not apply to NetScan.
Selection
COMM SELECT
HANDSHAKE (H/S)
PARITY
BAUD RATE
RS-232/422 SELECT
Micro-
Switch #
1
2,3
4,5
6,7,8
9
Setting
0 Required for NetScan
1,0 Hardware Handshake
0,0 No Parity
1,1,0 19200 Baud
0 RS-232 position
NetScan, Default DIP Switch Settings
The IEEE position does not apply to NetScan.