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Press BACK on the DXM to exit binding mode for that specific device address.
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The MultiHop radio's LEDs continue to flash red until the DXM exits binding mode with that MultiHop radio.
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Label the MultiHop radio with the assigned address number for future reference.
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Repeat these steps, changing the device address, for as many MultiHop radios as are needed for your network.
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When you are finished binding, press BACK on the DXM until you return to the main menu.
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All radio devices begin to form the network after the client data radio exits binding mode.
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2.1.2.3. Conduct a Site Survey from the DXM
Conduct a Site Survey to verify the wireless communication between the radios within your wireless network. Conduct the site survey when the
Nodes and DXM Controller are at the proposed installation sites to determine each radio's signal strength with the DXM.
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For a DX80 network, the Gateway controls the site survey and the results display on the LCD. Running a site survey on a DX80 network does
not affect the throughput of the DX80 network. The DX80 Gateway-Node system can run a site survey analysis while the network is operational.
For a MulitHop network, the client device passes the site survey request to the intended Modbus server device. The Site Survey runs and the
results display on the LCD. Running a site survey on a MultiHop network stops all network traffic to that device.
On the DXM: Use the arrow buttons to select the ISM Radio menu and press ENTER.
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Select the Site Survey menu and press ENTER.
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Use the Up or Down arrows to select the device ID number and press ENTER to run the site survey with that radio.
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The site survey results display as green, yellow, red, and missed packets. Green indicates the highest signal strength,
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then yellow, and red. Missed packets were not received.
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When you are finished running the Site Survey, press Back twice to return to the main menu and exit site survey mode.
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If the Site Survey fails (100 missed packets), verify the radios are at least 10 feet from the DXM and/or rerun the binding procedure. If you find
poor signal quality, common solutions include moving the DXM to a more central location relative to the Nodes or using higher-gain antennas on
the DXM. Contact your local Banner Engineering representative for assistance.
2.1.3. Set a Static IP Address
Change the IP address of the DXM to connect to a local area network, Modbus TCP/IP host controller, or EtherNet/IP host controller.
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There are two ways to set the IP address: using the DXM's LCD menu or using the configuration software to change the XML file. IP addresses
entered into the LCD menu system override the IP addresses in the XML configuration files. To use the IP addresses set in the XML configuration
file, clear the IP addresses from the menu system.
System Config
After making changes to the
Ethernet settings, restart the DXM.
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On the DXM, use the arrows and move to the System Config menu. Press ENTER.
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Use the arrow keys to select the Ethernet menu. Press ENTER.
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Highlight the DHCP selection and press ENTER. Set DHCP to OFF.
The system will request a restart, press ENTER to confirm.
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Follow steps 1 and 2 to reenter the Ethernet menu. Use the arrow keys to select IP. Press ENTER.
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The IP address displays (for example, 192.168.0.1).
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Use the up and down arrows to change the IP address. Press ENTER to move to the next octet.
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Press ENTER on the final octet to accept the changes.
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Cycle power to the DXM.
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The changes are saved on the DXM and the new IP address will be used.
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Use this same procedures to set the subnet mask (SN) and default gateway (GW) to match your network requirements. Your IT department can
provide these settings if needed.
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Figure 1: System Config menu options
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Update DHCP Mode
Update IP Address
Update SN
Update GW Address
Resets Ethernet parameters
to xml defaults.
to change the value
to accept
ENTER
to return to the previous menu
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