Siemens SITRANS RD500 Operating Instructions Manual page 10

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Connection
On the instruction manual CD included with the product, you will find the
Note:
RD500 USB Windows-based configuration application. This application can be
used by connecting your PC to the RD500 with a USB type A to B cable. The RD500
USB application allows for firmware updates, resetting of the password, setting
the IP address, and resetting the RD500 to factory defaults.
This utility is also available on our website at
www.siemens.com/sitransRD500 under Downloads.
For initial setup, connect to the RD500 via an Ethernet crossover cable. This will allow a
point-to-point connection to your PC for the purpose of configuration and application
testing.
The RD500's default IP address is 192.168.2.100. For a simple network, the first three
octets of your PC's IP address must match the RD500's. Therefore, a suitable IP for your
PC would be 192.168.2.10.
The crossover Ethernet cable is used for a point-to-point network, while a
Note:
standard straight-through Ethernet cable is used in most LAN or WAN networks.
Straight-through Ethernet cable can be used for direct connection if PC or laptop
supports auto crossover detection.
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