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Struers LAN Manual No.: 15627001 Module Date of Release: 1 . Installation Manual...
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The manual may mention accessories or parts not included in the present version of the equipment. The contents of this manual are the property of Struers. Reproduction of any part of this manual without the written permission of Struers is not allowed.
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The equipment should only be used for its intended purpose and as detailed in the Instruction Manual. The accessory is designed for use with equipment supplied by Struers. If subjected to misuse, improper installation, alteration, neglect, accident or improper repair, Struers will accept no responsibility for damage(s) to the user or the equipment.
Page Setup of LAN module Installing the Struers LAN Module in the Dosing Unit ......2 Removing the Struers LAN Module ............ 3 Configuring the Struers LAN Module ..........4 Setting up the PC ................4 Resetting the Struers LAN Module ........... 13 ...
Disconnect the dosing unit (TegraDoser-5 or TargetDoser). Module in the Dosing Unit Unscrew the 6 screws from the back of the dosing unit and remove the plate with the pumps. screws Insert the Struers LAN Module in the slot. Slot...
Re-connect the dosing unit. Switch the TegraPol/TargetMaster on. Removing the Struers LAN Press aside the two tabs holding the module. Module Tabs The Struers LAN Module will drop away from the dosing unit and can then be removed.
Struers LAN Module Installation Manual Configuring the Struers LAN The Struers LAN Module is configured for IP address 192.168.0.1 by Module default. The IP address can be changed from a PC with a web browser. To avoid conflict with other equipment on the LAN, connect a laptop and the dosing unit directly using a CROSSED 10/100 Base T Network cable, Cat.5 (also called a UTP Patch cable with RJ45...
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Struers LAN Module Installation Manual Select Network and Sharing Center. Select Manage network connections. Double click on Local Area Connection.
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Struers LAN Module Installation Manual Click on Properties and click Continue when the Windows UAC window pop's up.
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Struers LAN Module Installation Manual Select Internet Protocol Version 4 and click Properties.
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Struers LAN Module Installation Manual Check Use the following IP address. − Set the IP address to: 192.168.0.2 − Set the Subnet mask to: 255.255.255.0 Start the Internet Browser (in the following example Internet Explorer 7).
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Struers LAN Module Installation Manual Select Tools and then Internet Options. Select the Connections menu and click on LAN Settings.
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Struers LAN Module Installation Manual Make sure that none of the boxes are checked. Click OK twice to return to the Internet Browser window. Enter the URL: http://192.168.0.1 The main page appears:...
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Struers LAN Module Installation Manual Click on the link and the following screen will appear. A prompt for a user name and password will appear. Enter ‘admin’ for both: Click OK and the following page will appear:...
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The new setting will be applied and the module will reboot. This will take approximately 20 seconds and the connection will be lost. The Struers LAN module is now ready for your LAN. Remove the CROSSED UTP cable between the dosing unit and the laptop and connect the dosing unit through a hub or switch to the LAN using a STRAIGHT 10/100 Base T Network cable, Cat.5...
Struers LAN Module Installation Manual Resetting the Struers LAN The Struers LAN Module can be set back to the default IP address Module (192.168.0.1) from the Configuration Menu on the dosing unit. With the MAIN MENU displayed. Use the Arrow buttons to select Configuration.
Installation Manual 2. Installing the MethodPro Software on the PC Requirements The Struers LAN Module software requires Windows NT, Windows 2000 or Windows XP and will probably run under any newer version of the Windows software. It does not run properly under Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows ME.
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Struers LAN Module Installation Manual From the following screen select which programs are to be installed. If the program is running on a network, the InterBase Server software must be installed on the network, or on a PC that is accessible at all times.
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Select the directory where the MethodPro software is to be installed and press Install again. Important! With Windows Vista and Windows 7 there is limited access to files when installed in C:\Program Files\Struers\MethodPro. Therefore another destination, e.g.C:\Struers\MethodPro must be selected. Otherwise MethodPro will not operate correctly.
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Struers LAN Module Installation Manual After all the necessary MethodPro files have been installed, InterBase installation is then carried out. Click Next to continue. After reading the Important installation information click Next to continue.
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Struers LAN Module Installation Manual Read the Software License Agreement and click Yes to continue. Select the files to install and the Destination where the files are to be installed, then click Install to continue. Important! With Windows Vista and Windows 7 there is limited access to files when installed in C:\Program Files\Borland\InterBase.
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Struers LAN Module Installation Manual The InterBase software is now installed, click Finish then Close to continue. Installation of the software is now completed and the system has to be configured.
Struers LAN Module Installation Manual This procedure will include all you need (if you are in doubt as to Configuring a Server or Stand- alone System which installation option to use, select this one). (Typical installation) After installing all the software on your system Click on Start: ...
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Struers LAN Module Installation Manual When asked for a User Name enter SYSDBA; and “masterkey” as Password, then click Login Expand Local Server by clicking the + sign in front, then select Users by clicking the Users icon in the left pane.
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Installation Manual Right-click on the SYSDBA icon in the right pane, and select Add User. Create a new user by entering “STRUERS” as User Name and "struers" (no capitals) as Password. Confirm the password. Click on Apply and then on Close.
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Struers LAN Module Installation Manual Press Ctrl. – Alt. - Del and start the Windows Task Manager. Select the tab Services and click the Services button at the lower right hand corner. Click Yes when the UAC pop-up appears and the Services...
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Struers LAN Module Installation Manual Select InterBase Server and press Enter. Select Automatic and click OK. You can now close both the Services window and the Task Manager. Important! Restart your PC to allow the changes above to take effect.
Struers LAN Module Installation Manual Click on Start, select Programs, then STRUERS followed by Starting the MethodPro Software MethodPro and click on MethodPro: When MethodPro is started for the very first time, the database has to be updated. Click Update to start the process.
Struers LAN Module Installation Manual Configuring the Database Server Configuration When running the software on several PC's the database is located together with the InterBase Server version or at a location know to the InterBase Server software that was defined during the installation.
Struers LAN Module Installation Manual Stand-alone Configuration When the MethodPro software is installed on a single PC only, this is called a stand-alone configuration. Check TCP/IP, set the Server name to 127.0.0.1 and define the correct path for the location of the MethodPro.gdb database file.
Struers LAN Module Installation Manual Operating the MethodPro The Database shown already contains a group with the 10 Metalog Software Guide methods. As no machines are connected yet the equipment icon cannot be expanded. To set up connection to the dosing unit (TegraDoser-5/ TargetDoser) that is connected to your LAN: ...
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Struers LAN Module Installation Manual Check that the wiring is correct and that all the IP addresses, subnet masks and default gateways are correct. Click View and select Refresh or press F5 after selecting machine. All the other functions are explained in an online help file. Simply press F1 or select Help followed by Help topics and get a thorough explanation on how to use the MethodPro software.
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