Leica AT500 User Manual page 48

4.2
Connection types
4.2.1
Automatic Mode
Static IP (point-to-
point)
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Refer to the relevant application manual for further details on
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carrying out measurements.
CAUTION
Mounting the sensor on unstable or uneven ground
This may cause the sensor to tip over or cause unreliable measurement
results.
Precautions:
▶ Ensure the ground is stable and even. Do not place the sensor over
cracks in the floor.
Connecting to an Application Computer
There are two basic connection types available:
Point-to-point configuration (TCP/IP), Static IP
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Network configuration (TCP/IP), Connect to Network
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Wired Connection
The network module of the AT500 can automatically detect whether it is
connected to the application computer through a point-to-point or a net-
work connection.
Changes between connection types are detected automatic and do not
require manual configuration.
Nevertheless the network settings can still be configured manually through
Tracker Pilot, if necessary.
☞ In Automatic mode the network module will search for a server
and join the network by asking the network DHCP server for
an IP address. If no server is found within reasonable time the
AT500 will stop searching, create a new network and distribute
IP addresses so that an application computer can join this net-
work.
Within a company computer network it is recommended to use
the "Connect to Network" option instead, as the Automatic
mode can potentially cause disturbances and should be only be
used with advice from local IT administration.
The Static IP connection connects the Application Processor (AP) to the
AT500 through point-to-point configuration. Third-party application software
is using the Leica Metrology Foundation (LMF) as low-level interface to the
AT500. The connection requires the following component:
CAT5 LAN Cable RJ45
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Operation