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LI-COR ODYSSEY Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 ® ODYSSEY Infrared Imaging System Installation Manual Version 2.1...
  • Page 2 PURPOSE. LI-COR shall not be liable for errors LI-COR is an ISO9001 registered company. © 2001- contained herein or for incidental or conse- 2006 LI-COR Inc. LI-COR, Odyssey, and IRDye are registered trademarks of LI-COR, inc. Netscape is a quential damages in connection with the...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Hardware Configuration ......6 Chapter 4: Using Two Networks for Power Connections ........7 Odyssey and a LAN Enter the IP Address in Odyssey....8 Windows XP Setup ........10 Configuring Computers With Two Network Setting Date and Time......13 Cards ............41...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1. Installation Quickstart

    Unpacking the Odyssey Imager Remove the Manuals and Accessories Kit and set it aside. Use at least two people to move the Odyssey Imager, as it weighs 32 kg (70 pounds). Lift under the metal enclosure on each side and gently set the Odyssey Imager at its new position.

  • Page 6: Installation Overview

    Installation Overview The Odyssey Infrared Imager is a server device that can be connected via TCP/IP to the system computer or to your network. The basic installation procedure in Chapter 2 describes how to connect the Odyssey Imager directly to the computer, establish communication, and install Odyssey Application Software.

  • Page 7: Firewall Recommendations

    Firewall Recommendations For networks connected to the Internet, the safest way to protect your research and data is to put the Odyssey instrument and computer on a subnet that is behind a firewall. Inexpensive firewall appliances can perform this function. Contact your local IT department for help in selection and configuration if your organization does not already...

  • Page 9: Chapter 2: Basic Installation Procedure

    If you want to extend this basic configuration so files can be transferred over your network, the Odyssey Imager and computer can be connected to your network as described in Chapter 3. The Ethernet switch and two Cat. 5 RJ-45 network cables included with the system are required for this installation.

  • Page 10: Hardware Configuration

    XP setup is described later in this chapter). 2) Connect a supplied Cat. 5 RJ-45 cable to the port labeled 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX on the Odyssey back panel as shown below. 3) Connect the other end of the Cat. 5 RJ-45 cable to port one on the switch.

  • Page 11: Power Connections

    3) Use a pen or small screwdriver to move the shipping lock switch (located on the instrument back panel) to the Operate (down) position. 4) Make sure the Odyssey lid is closed and press the Power key on the instrument keypad. Power Key At the end of startup (up to five minutes in some cases) the instrument...

  • Page 12: Enter The Ip Address In Odyssey

    Basic Installation Procedure Entering the IP Address in Odyssey An IP address must be entered into the Odyssey Imager via the front panel keypad before communication can be initiated with the computer. (An IP address uniquely identifies a device on a network.) Odyssey is configured with a default IP address that is sufficient for...
  • Page 13 2) If the IP Type is not Static, press the Next key to toggle between Static and DHCP until Static is displayed. 3) With Static displayed, press Start (Y) to choose Static addressing. Notice that the diamond shape next to OK on the display matches the diamond in the center of the Start (Y) key.

  • Page 14: Windows Xp Setup

    CHAPTER 2 Basic Installation Procedure Odyssey prompts you to save the IP address changes (Yes) or abandon them (No). Press Start (Y) to save the address changes. Windows XP Setup The computer shipped with the Odyssey Imager is pre-loaded with ®...
  • Page 15 4) Double click Local Area Connection. 5) In the Local Area Connection Status window, click Properties.
  • Page 16 CHAPTER 2 Basic Installation Procedure 6) In the list of connection items, scroll down and select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). 7) Click Properties. 8) Select Use the following IP address: and enter the IP address and Subnet mask as shown. 172.024.041.200 255.255.0.0...

  • Page 17: Setting Date And Time

    During processes like scanning, the computer may be idle for a period of time. The default power management options for the computer will put the computer in standby mode after 20 minutes of idle operation. Since this can interrupt ongoing Odyssey processes, the power conservation features should be turned off.

  • Page 18: Log On To Odyssey

    Control Panel window. Logging on to Odyssey To verify that the IP addresses in Odyssey and the computer have been entered correctly, use the following steps to log on to Odyssey and add a user account using an Internet browser.
  • Page 19 Note: When the browser opens, you will get an error message that implies a connection failure or that the browser cannot find a certain server. This message is not related to Odyssey and can be dismissed. The message is displayed because the browser is configured to automatically load a “home” page from the Internet.
  • Page 20 5) When prompted for a user name and password, enter admin in both fields and click OK. “admin” is the default administrator account entered by LI-COR. You must be logged on using an account with administrator rights to add new user accounts. For everyday operation, user accounts with control rights should be used.

  • Page 21: Installing Odyssey Application Software

    Odyssey server.) Setup of the server software is complete. The next step is to install Odyssey Application Software on the computer and add user accounts in the Odyssey Application software that match the accounts created in Odyssey Server Software.
  • Page 22 Click Yes to continue the installation, if you accept the terms of the license. 4) Choose whether to make the Odyssey application available to all users of the computer or just the current user, and click Next (this refers to user accounts in the computer, not Odyssey accounts).

  • Page 23: Importing Key Files For Software Modules

    Insert the CD for the module in your CD-ROM drive. b) In Odyssey version 2.1 software choose File > Import Keys. c) Use the file selection window to browse for the key file on the CD, click OK, and follow the instructions on screen.

  • Page 24: Adding Scanners To Odyssey Application Software

    Odyssey Server Software. Enter the same user name in the Name field. 12)The e-mail address is not used in the current version of Odyssey, but you can enter one if desired. 13)Click OK. The user should now be listed on the list of authorized users.
  • Page 25 18)In the Host Name field, enter 172.24.41.180 (the IP address of the Odyssey Imager). 19)Enter a Description to identify the scanner (optional). 20)Click OK to add the scanner and then click OK to close the Scanner List window. 21)Close the Odyssey Application Software by choosing File > Exit.

  • Page 26: Configuring Internet Explorer

    CHAPTER 2 Basic Installation Procedure Configuring Internet Explorer During a scan, the Odyssey Imager creates images and stores them in TIFF files (*.tif). These files can be viewed, analyzed, and downloaded to a local drive using Internet browser software as described in the Odyssey Operator’s Manual.

  • Page 27: What's Next

    What’s Next? The basic Odyssey installation is now complete. If you want to start learning Odyssey right away, complete the tutorial exercises in the Odyssey Tutorial Manual. The tutorials contain step-by-step instruc- tions for scanning, band sizing, and quantification. You might also...

  • Page 29: Chapter 3: Connecting Odyssey To

    For additional privacy, a computer with two network cards can be used to create two separate networks – one for Odyssey and one for a local area network (see Chapter 4). Your network administrator will need to provide certain information before you begin.

  • Page 30: Configuring Odyssey For Network Operation

    Connecting Odyssey To A Network Configuring Odyssey for Network Operation Odyssey can be quickly configured using an Internet browser to open the network setup page in the Odyssey Server Software. 1) Begin by starting your Internet browser application (Netscape 4.5 or above, or Internet Explorer 5.0 or above) and entering...
  • Page 31 4) Click the Networking Setup link on the Utilities Page.

  • Page 32: Network Address Schemes

    The relative merits of several possible configurations are discussed below. Static Addresses vs. DHCP: To log on to the Odyssey server, you must use the IP address or host name (if a host name is assigned). A static IP address is easier to use with Odyssey because it never changes.

  • Page 33: Using The Networking Setup Page

    IP address assigned. When the IP address automatically expires, you will not be able to contact Odyssey until you determine the new IP address using the instrument keypad (described later in this chapter). For this reason, static IP addresses are generally more trouble-free.

  • Page 34: Configuring Windows Xp For Network Operation

    Domain Name Servers field. If there is more than one domain name server, enter only one address per line in the field. 6) Click the Configure button to send the changes to Odyssey and then close your Internet browser software. Configuring Windows XP for Network Operation In Chapter 2, you used the Network Connections control panel to enter an IP address for the basic Odyssey installation.
  • Page 35 3) Double click Local Area Connection. 4) In the Local Area Connection Status window, click Properties.
  • Page 36 CHAPTER 3 Connecting Odyssey To A Network 5) In the list of connection items, scroll down and select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). 6) Click Properties.
  • Page 37 The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window is displayed. 7) To use a static IP address for the computer, select Use the following IP address and enter the IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway as assigned by your network administrator. If you have a DHCP server that automatically assigns the IP addresses, select Obtain an IP address automatically.

  • Page 38: Hardware Configuration

    Hardware Configuration The basic hardware installation described in Chapter 2 results in the Odyssey instrument and computer being connected to ports one and two on the Ethernet switch as shown below. Host Computer With...
  • Page 39 Ethernet Switch Back Panel Odyssey The network cards in the computer and Odyssey Imager will automatically determine the connection speed (10 Mbps or 100 Mbps) available via the network and will switch accordingly. If two network ports are available, you can also use an alternate...

  • Page 40: Verifying The Network Configuration

    If your network administrator has made the necessary changes to your network and you are using a static IP address, you should be able to log back on to Odyssey by opening your Internet browser and entering http:// plus the new IP address in the URL/location field.

  • Page 41: Using Dynamic Addressing (Dhcp)

    Determining a Dynamically Assigned IP Address 1) Start the IP Address entry routine by simultaneously pressing both the Stop (N) and Next keys on the Odyssey keypad. (If they are not pressed simultaneously, the Next or Stop function will be executed.)

  • Page 42: Configuring Scanners In Odyssey Software

    Connecting Odyssey To A Network The IP address determined by this method may periodically change. At some point in the future, you may try to log on to Odyssey and get an error message. If so, the procedure above can be used to verify that the IP address before performing any other troubleshooting.

  • Page 43: What's Next

    4) Enter the new Odyssey IP address in the Host Name field. For a static address, enter the address your network administrator assigned to Odyssey. If Odyssey is configured for DHCP, you must determine the address using the Odyssey keypad as described earlier in this chapter.

  • Page 45: Chapter 4: Using Two Networks For Odyssey And A Lan

    • Odyssey is isolated from the LAN, preventing unwanted access to the Odyssey hard disk or operating system. Note, however, that you will not be able to access Odyssey from remote com- puters such as your office computer. • Odyssey is configured with static IP addresses on a separate net- work, preventing periodic communication loss if IP addresses expire and a DHCP server issues new addresses.

  • Page 46: Connections

    172.24.41.181 and Odyssey with a static IP address of 172.24.41.180. Note: The basic installation for Odyssey shown above with two cables and a switch can be replaced by a single network cable for computers shipped from LI-COR in the...

  • Page 47: Chapter 5: Appendices

    Adobe Acrobat’s PDF file plug-in. Similarly, there are applications within some browsers that enable the user to view .tif files. When you try to save a .tif file in Odyssey Server Software, older versions of the Netscape browser may open a helper application to view the file rather than saving it.
  • Page 48 CHAPTER 5 Appendices 2) In the Category list, click Navigator > Helper Applications. 3) If “image/tiff” is listed in the file types, select it and click edit. In the Edit Type window, select Save to Disk under Handled By, and click OK.

  • Page 49: Network Address Form

    5) Enter “image/tiff” as the MIME Type and “TIFF TIF” as the exten- sions. 6) Click Save it to Disk and click OK to save the new type. 7) Close the Preferences window and exit Netscape. Network Address Form Odyssey Computer Check One Check One DHCP...

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