ITT ProSmart Installation & Operation Manual page 14

ProSmart Installation & Operation Guide
COMMUNICATION MODULE INSTALLATION
Overview - Communication
When selecting an installation site for the Communication Module
two communication paths need to be evaluated:
1. Communication signal strength between Communication
Module and Data Monitor - It is recommended to optimize the
communication signal from the Communication Module to each
Data Monitor by having ITT or an authorized distributor
perform a site survey.
2. Reliable Internet connection for Communication Module to
communicate with the ProNet server - the Communication
Module can communicate using either Local Area Network,
Broadband connection such as DSL, cable modem, or cellular
modem, similar to an internet connection with a personal
computer.
The Communication Module communicates to the ProNet Server
application through a standard internet connection. The
Communication Module is equipped with an Ethernet cable to
connect into your network receptacle. The Ethernet cable for the
Communication Module exits through the same conduit hub as the
DC power.
All communication is initiated from the Communication Module.
Inbound communication requests to Communication Module are
ignored since it acts only as a client and not as a server. Factory
default configuration for the Communication Module is DHCP
(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). It may also be configured to
use a static IP.
The Communication Module allows only specific DMs to send data.
The Communication Module will set aside time in its polling routine
for a listed DM to communicate.
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