TC 649 E control box Information about the web interface Main functions Housing Start-up Connecting TC 649 E to the network Connecting TC 649 E to the router Connecting TC 649 E using a point-to-point connection Navigation Controls and menu Start Settings Control Info...
Introduction TC 649 E control box The TC 649 E control box is operated using an administration and configuration tool (web interface). The control box can be used to send time switch and astro programs via the LAN. It is installed in the network via an integrated web server.
Introduction Information about the web interface The web interface for the TC 649 E control box can be called up on a desktop PC or a mobile end device such as a tablet or smartphone. The following browsers / operating systems are supported: •...
Using the NTP server with the TC 649 E ensures switching accuracy to the second across the globe. Standalone operation The TC 649 E is operated as a single device without any external software. Administration via web interface The TC 649 E can be easily configured via the web.
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Flashing searching for a connection to the NTP server. All relays are switched off. Relay One or more relays are switched on. The TC 649 E is switched off. PWR/TLS Flashing The TC 649 E is switched on. 1.4.2 Front The socket for the power supply, both network interfaces (service, Ethernet) and the socket for relays C1 and C3 are located on the front of the device.
Start-up Start-up Please refer to the enclosed installation and operating instructions for information on how to connect the device and carry out initial operation. TC 649 E Manual...
Connecting TC 649 E to the network Connecting TC 649 E to the network You will need a network cable (RJ45) to connect the TC 649 E control box to the network. Make sure the cabling is correct. Connect the cables in accordance with the following sections.
Enter the default password (admin) or your own password as applicable. Click on Log in or press the Enter key. Connecting TC 649 E using a point-to-point connection You can connect your PC directly to the TC 649 E control box (P2P) using a point-to-point connection. ...
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Connecting TC 649 E to the network Click on Properties. Double-click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). TC 649 E Manual...
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Plug the network cable (RJ45 connector) into the computer. Plug the other end of the network cable (RJ45 connector) into the (left- hand) Service socket on the TC 649 E. Open the web browser and load the following page Example: http://192.168.138.3...
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– for more information, see Network settings 5.2.1.1. DHCP static If you still cannot access the TC 649 E device, check the proxy settings and contact the system administrator if necessary. Once you have changed the TC 649 E's IP address to a static address: ...
Navigation Navigation The main way to navigate around the user interface is via the menu bar at the top of the screen. You can access all the TC 649 E settings via this navigation bar. Menu items marked with a contain sub-menu items which can be called up with a single click.
You can then click on the sub-menu item you want. Start Detailed device information is displayed on the start page. This information cannot be changed here. To change the settings, use the corresponding menu items under Settings or Control. TC 649 E Manual...
Controls and menu Settings 5.2.1 Network settings You can change the network settings for the TC 649 E in this menu. Please note that all changes only affect the right network interface (Ethernet). 5.2.1.1 DHCP static To change the network interface from DHCP to static …...
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You can use the following menu to set the time and date and to store a location for the astro functionality. Changing the time The date and time can only be changed if the NTP server is deactivated. Click the following field. → A pop-up window appears. TC 649 E Manual...
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Online update Click on the Check for updates button. → A message appears if an update is available. Then click on Start firmware update. Press Yes to confirm and carry out the update. TC 649 E Manual...
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Do not disconnect the control box from the power supply during the firmware update, as this may cause irreparable damage to the device. Offline update Drag and drop the firmware package provided by Theben AG into the dashed field. Then click on Start firmware update.
The channel is switched off and cannot be changed via the programmed switching times. PERM ON The channel is switched on and cannot be changed via the programmed switching times. AUTO The channel is switched according to the programmed switching times. TC 649 E Manual...
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→ The current relay status is displayed. 5.3.2 ot2 download You can transfer the ot2 file (from the OBELISK software) to the control box here. You can only download the ot2 file via the desktop browser. TC 649 E Manual...
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Create an ot2 file using the OBELISK software (see above). Go to Select ot2 file in the TC 649 E user interface. Click on Download ot2 file in order to transfer the ot2 file to the TC 649 E. ...
ZIP package. 5.4.3 Version This displays the software version currently installed on the TC 649 E. Log out To log out of the user interface, click on the Log out button in the top right- hand corner of the screen. You will then be redirected to the login page.
Switching language You have the option of setting a different interface language on the TC 649 E. To do this, click on the language in the middle of the screen at the bottom and select your chosen language.
Check the network configuration of your TC 649 E and/or your PC or router. 6.2.2 How can I tell if my TC 649 E is working properly? Your TC 649 E is ready for operation if the PWR/TLS LED is flashing and the LED for the web server is lit up permanently. 6.2.3...
Gateway – Component which establishes a connection between two network systems IP address – Addresses a device in the network so that it can be reached DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) – Makes it possible to assign a network configuration to clients via a server TC 649 E Manual...
Appendix Use of open source software This product uses open source software (OSS). A list of the OSS components used and their licence type and version can be found at https://www.theben.de/tc-649/ TC 649 E Manual...