Chapter 3: Configuring For Ethernet; Configuration Defined; When To Configure The Sensor; Required Hardware And Software - Spectris Particle Measuring Systems Airnet II 4-CH Operation Manual

Chapter 3
Configuring for Ethernet

Configuration Defined

You can configure the Airnet II 4-Channel particle sensor to communicate with Facility
Net, send 4-20 mA signals to a SCADA system, or both depending upon the options
ordered. Before it can do either, you must configure the sensor.
Configuration is the process of making the software and communications settings that
will enable the Airnet II 4-Channel particle sensor to communicate with Facility Net or
other host program by means of an Ethernet network.
Airnet II 4-Channel particle sensor systems to be used with the Modbus TCP
configuration must be configured for proper operation. For additional information, see
Appendix B,
NOTE:

When to Configure the Sensor

If it will be difficult or impossible to take a computer to the Airnet II 4-Channel particle
sensor after installation, it should be configured before installation.
If access to the sensor after installation will be easy, you can configure the sensor either
before or after installation.

Required Hardware and Software

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RS-232 cable

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Computer loaded with terminal emulation software
NOTE: Microsoft Windows® includes a terminal emulator called HyperTerminal.
Other terminal emulator programs, are widely available. Your IT administrator or
microcomputer support person may be able to provide assistance. This setup
interface is also available via TelNet, but only after the Ethernet settings are
compatible with your network.
Airnet® II 4-Channel Particle Sensors Operations Manual
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Modbus Protocol
The following information assumes that the user has a working
knowledge of terminal emulation software such as HyperTerminal
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