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VertX V1000 (CS) Quick Installation Guide
2 .2
Vir t u a l Por t
Contact a VertX controller by directly connecting the computer to the controller using an Ethernet cable. By
default, every controller is configured to respond to a fixed address: 169.254.242.121.
1. Ensure you are running a Windows 2000 or XP computer
2. Disconnect your Windows computer from its hub or network
3. Connect the Windows computer to the controller with an Ethernet cable
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Using the Windows™
5. Enter ipconfig /renew -- wait for DHCP to timeout (approximately 60 sec). The computer will
acquire a 169.254.x.x address
6. Access a web browser and enter 169.254.242.121
accessible through this Virtual Port
St e p 3
Con figu r e
This section describes the communications configuration that enables the controller to communicate with the
central station host automation software.
There are three methods of communication possible on a V1000 controller:
• Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) TCP/IP Addressing
• Static TCP/IP Addressing (see
TCP/IP configuration)
• Modem (see
Enter only the configuration that relates to your sites specific installation.
Note: Review the
central station automation
3 .1
Ve r t X Com m u n ica t ion s
The VertX communications configuration is provided through a browser-based application called the
Configuration GUI (Graphic User Interface).
3 .1 .1
Con figu r a t ion GUI Login
The Login screen for that controller will display.
In the
User name
field, enter
3 .1 .2
Ba sic N e t w or k Se t u p
Select the
Connection Selection
Choices include:
•
•
•
Default network information will load. Before making changes, review the default network information.
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Start
button, click
Configuration
Configuration
Checklist, page 18 for a list of criterion needed for a modem configuration)
admin
(leaving the Password
radio button to establish your systems specific communication type.
Network
Modem
Network with Modem Backup
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Start
> Run
into the
Address
Checklist, page 18 for a list of criterion needed for a Static
software, page 16 for requirements before continuing.
field empty). Click
field. The controller is now
OK
.
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