Connection; Physical Mlbase Connection Configuration; Virtual Base Connection Configuration - Canary MLBase User Manual

Connection

The steps for configuring the connection details of the MLBase are outlined in the following sections:
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Configuring a physical MLBase
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Configuring a virtual base

Physical MLBase Connection Configuration

The following steps outline how to configure a physical MLBase using a socket connection. This is the typical
operating mode.
1. From the Type drop-down on the Connection card, select "MLBase".
2. From the Device drop-down list, select "Socket".
3. Enter the IP address and Port assigned to the MLBase. Separated the IP address and Port using a colon, for
example: 127.25.10.24:10002
4. Determine the XBee Network ID:
a. Make sure the MLBase is inactive, the Active box on the Information card should be unchecked.
b. Click Test Connection to retrieve the Network ID and RF Level of the XBee radio.
Note - If for any reason the XBee Network ID or RF Level need to be updated, this can be done from the Connection card.
See Appendix B for steps to update the XBee Network ID and RF Level.
5. Set the Time Zone offset if needed. Enter a positive or negative value to reflect the difference between the
MLRemote clock Server clock.
Hint - The clock on the device reflects the time of the server where the program was configured and pushed from.
WARNING - Saving an Active MLBase Device Configuration will update the XBee radio Network ID and RF Level to what has
been set on the Connection Card. If changes are needed refer to Appendix B.
6. After configuring the connection details, make sure the Device Configuration is set to inactive, and Save.
7. Click the MLRemotes button to begin adding new MLRemote devices to the MLBase network.
See the Canary Systems MLRemote Users Guide for instructions on configuring the MLRemote units in
MLWebHardware.
MLBase User's Guide
Section 4 ‒ MLWebHardware Configuration
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