Operating A 2680 Series Data Acquisition System; Isolated Networks; General Networks; Ethernet Port - Fluke 2680A User Manual

2680A/2686A
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Monitor the instruments on-line values and alarms.
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Plot trend charts, retrieve historical trends, acknowledge alarms, and export
data files in .csv format.
Fluke DAQ supports the NetDAQ 2680 models (2640A and 2645A)
as well as the 2680A and 2686A.

Operating a 2680 Series Data Acquisition System

You can configure 2680 Series instruments to operate over either an isolated or
general network. An isolated network includes 2680 Series instruments and a host
computer only. A general network may also include servers, routers, gateways, or
other network devices. Both types of networks interconnect using Ethernet (i.e.,
using the IEEE 802.3 or ISO 8802-3 standards).
A unique 2 digit Base Channel Number (BCN) entered at the instrument front
panel identifies each 2680 Series instrument on the network. All subsequent
operations refer to the instrument by BCN. Fluke DAQ supports up to 99
instruments for operation. You cannot operate an instrument from more than one
host computer at a time.

Isolated Networks

An isolated network consists of only 2680 Series instruments and host computer.
The advantages include simplified setup, faster network operation, and freedom
from general network problems. Data throughput specifications are guaranteed
only for isolated networks. When you set Fluke DAQ software for an isolated
network, it automatically handles instrument IP addressing. You must configure
your host computer networking software to use a host computer IP address of
198.178.246.101 and subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. See Setting Host Computer
Network Parameters in Chapter 2 of this manual.

General Networks

A general network consists of host computers, 2680 Series instruments, and
servers, routers, gateways, or other network devices. Refer connectivity issues to
your network administrator and review Network Considerations in Appendix H for
more information. When you install the software for a general network, you must
enter the instrument IP addresses manually. For more information, see Reviewing
and Setting the Network Type in Chapter 2.

Ethernet Port

Each 2680 Series instrument has a 10/100BaseT twisted pair Ethernet network
port. The instrument automatically monitors the Ethernet port.
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