Model 3231 User Manual2 • Initial Configuration

LEDs

Table 12. LEDs - CLI Commands

Command

Explanation

 

 

console process led message <led> <mes-

This command may be used to test the operation of

sage>

specific LEDs. It should not be used in normal opera-

 

tion.

 

This command causes the specified message to be

 

played on the specified led. The led may be any num-

 

ber, 0-9. The message is a string that may include

 

any of the following characters:

 

•‘D’ or ‘d’: Set the LED to its default on/off state.

 

•‘.’: Turn the LED off.

 

•‘*’: Turn the LED on.

 

•‘X’ or ‘x’: Toggle the LED.

 

For example, the command:

 

console process led message 0 *.*.*.*.*.

 

will cause the power LED to blink on then off 5 times.

 

 

Connecting to the Web GUI

Note Use the LCD panel menu to configure the unit. Refer to “Using the LCD

Menu” on page 20 for configuration options in the LCD menu.

The Web GUI should be used for advanced configuration and advanced monitoring only.

Factory default IP address

The 3231 is shipped with a factory-configured IP address assigned to the Ethernet LAN port (green outline). The address is 192.168.200.10. In most cases, you must change the address to be on the same subnet as your PC, as described in the procedures below. If you are not sure which IP address to use for your installation, con- tact your network administrator.

Modifying the IP address

1.From the top level menu on the LCD panel, use the Left and Right arrow keys to navigate to LAN, then press ENTER.

2.In the LAN menu, navigate to IP Address, and press ENTER.

3.Enter the IP address. Use the Left arrow key to increase a number, and use the Right arrow key to move to the next number to change. The number that is currently selected will be underlined. When you are done entering the new IP address, press ENTER.

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3231 specifications

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