Lan - Local Area Network - NorthStar MX500 Operator's & Installation Manual

Operator's Manual

LAN - Local Area Network

This feature allows the MX 500 to communicate with another MX 500
via LAN interface (RJ45). This data link is used by the MX 500 for dual
control, integrity monitoring, and multiple control applications.
To activate LAN, press the EDIT key and select the Change softkey to
change LAN Enabled to Yes. Use the Change softkey to modify the
options described below:
Type - select between Host or Client. In a dual or multiple unit control
Number - this option is only available when Type is Client. The avail-
When the connection is successful, the Status will display ESTAB-
LISHED.
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system, the Master will be the Host and the Slave(s) will be the
Client(s).
able values are 1, 2, 3, or 4 (which determines the IP address of the
CDU). Each Client has to be assigned with a unique number (1, 2,
3, or 4). Any two or more Clients with the same number will create
an IP address conflict, and therefore, will activate an IP Conflict
Alarm. Please refer to the table below for the MX 500 IP Address.
Type
Host
Client
Number 1
Number 2
Number 3
Number 4
MX 500 IP Address Table
IP Address
192.168.100.250
192.168.100.251
192.168.100.252
192.168.100.253
192.168.100.254
Configuration
Version 3.0