FMC Technologies Smith Meter microLoad.net Applications Manual

Tcp/ip (ethernet & slip) communications

Issue/Rev 0.0 (5/06)

Contents

Introduction to TCP/IP Communications and Basic Networking .............................................................. 1

Section I - Connecting via Ethernet .............................................................................................................. 2

Configuring the microLoad.net for Ethernet communications....................................................................... 2

Configuring Windows 2000/XP for Ethernet Connection to microLoad.net .................................................. 3

Section II - Configuring a SLIP Connection .................................................................................................. 5

microLoad Settings for SLIP Communications ............................................................................................. 5

PC Settings for SLIP Communications ......................................................................................................... 6

Section III - Using the TCP/IP Link ................................................................................................................ 8

Checking the TCP/IP Connection ................................................................................................................. 8

Appendix I - Firmware Upgrade Procedure.................................................................................................. 9

Performing the Firmware Upgrade................................................................................................................ 9

Appendix II - Troubleshooting TCP/IP Communications.......................................................................... 11

Troubleshooting an Ethernet connection .................................................................................................... 11

Troubleshooting a SLIP connection ............................................................................................................ 11

Troubleshooting the Firmware Upgrade process........................................................................................ 12

TCP/IP (Ethernet & SLIP) Communications

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
TCP/IP (Ethernet & SLIP) Communications Smith Meter microLoad.net ™ Application Manual Issue/Rev 0.0 (5/06) Bulletin AB06064 Contents Introduction to TCP/IP Communications and Basic Networking .............. 1 Section I – Connecting via Ethernet ......................2 Configuring the microLoad.net for Ethernet communications............... 2 Configuring Windows 2000/XP for Ethernet Connection to microLoad.net ..........
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Page 5: Introduction To Tcp/Ip Communications And Basic Networking
Introduction – TCP/IP and Networking with microLoad.net Introduction to TCP/IP Communications and Basic Networking It is not necessary to become a skilled network administrator to successfully communicate with the microLoad.net via TCP/IP. However, some basic networking knowledge will be quite helpful in establishing and maintaining reliable communications with devices such as the microLoad.net that can be connected via Ethernet and TCP/IP.
Page 6: Section I - Connecting Via Ethernet
Section I – Connecting via Ethernet Configuring the microLoad.net for Ethernet Communications Power up the microLoad (wait for microLoad to complete initialization) Press <Enter> at the Ready screen to access the Main Menu From the Main Menu, select Program Mode Menu and press <Enter> Enter the Access Code when prompted and press <Enter>...
Page 7: Configuring Windows 2000/Xp For Ethernet Connection To Microload.net
Section I – Connecting via Ethernet Configuring Windows 2000/XP for Ethernet Connection to microLoad.net Requirements: A Network Interface Card (NIC) installed in the PC and either: a CAT-5 ‘crossover’ cable; or alternately two regular CAT-5 cables, and an Ethernet hub/switch/router such as those manufactured by D-Link, LINKSYS, 3Com, et.
Page 8 Section I – Connecting via Ethernet ► Uncheck all of the boxes EXCEPT the check box for “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” Make sure that the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” line is selected then click ‘Properties’ Select “Use the following IP address” Enter an IP address on the same network as the microLoad, i.e. 192.168.0.10 (Make sure the host address is different than the microLoad.net!) Enter the subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Click OKAY when finished...
Page 9: Section Ii - Configuring A Slip Connection
Section II – Configuring a SLIP Connection Configuring SLIP Communications (Available with Windows 2000/XP Only) If an Ethernet connection is not available or distances prevent the use of Ethernet, the microLoad.net can also support TCP/IP communications over one of the serial ports. This is implemented via SLIP (Serial Line Internet Protocol) support in the microLoad.net.
Page 10: Pc Settings For Slip Communications
Section II – Configuring a SLIP Connection PC Settings for SLIP Communications Click on Start > Settings > Network Connections > New Connection Wizard: In the New Connection Wizard, perform the following steps: Select <Next> on the “Welcome to the New Connection Wizard” page) Select “Set up an Advanced Connection”, from the list then click <Next>...
Page 11 Section II – Configuring a SLIP Connection Click on the Options tab. Un-check the “Prompt for name and password, etc.” box. The other options can be left the same. Click on the Networking tab. From the drop down menu for the type of dial up server I am calling, select “SLIP: UNIX Connection”...
Page 12: Section Iii - Using The Tcp/Ip Link
Section III – Using the TCP/IP Link Using the TCP/IP Link Checking the TCP/IP Connection Install the latest version of the microMate software. This can be found on the World Wide Web – go to http://www.microLoad.net. It is recommended that the installation defaults be used, resulting in the program being installed to the directory C:\Program Files\Smith Meter\microMate for microLoad.net.
Page 13: Appendix I - Firmware Upgrade Procedure
If the PC running microMate has an Internet connection, the firmware image will be downloaded automatically from the FMC Technologies servers. If Internet access is not available or this step fails, the message “Unable to access host server to check for newer revisions” will be displayed and the image must be manually placed in the application directory.
Page 14 the microLoad.net, the upgrade will be aborted. (Note: down-grading is possible; see the information or forcing the microLoad to power up into the boot loader manually in Appendix II – Troubleshooting.) During the validation step, the message “Preparing microLoad.net for upgrade process…” will be displayed.
Page 15: Appendix Ii - Troubleshooting Tcp/Ip Communications
Appendix II – Troubleshooting Appendix II – Troubleshooting TCP/IP Communications Troubleshooting an Ethernet Connection LED Indicators The Link indicator on the Ethernet port (the green LED in top corner of microLoad.net main [MNET] board) is a simple indication of the correct wiring of the physical connection. Most PC and router ports also have a visible indicator when the connection is wired properly.
Page 16: Troubleshooting The Firmware Upgrade Process
This message will be displayed if the host PC running microMate does not have Internet access or if for some other reason the FMC Technologies server or firmware image file is unavailable. This message can be ignored if the firmware image has been received via email or other means and manually placed in the application directory.
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