National Instruments FieldPoint FP-2000 User Manual page 74

Resetting the FP-20xx
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If the FP-20xx is not able to communicate with the network, you can
manually reset the unit to its factory settings. In this state, you should
always be able to browse for the FP-20xx using Remote System Explorer,
if it is on the same physical subnet as your host computer. When you reset
the FP-20xx, the following actions occur:
• The IP address, subnet mask, DNS address, gateway, and Time Server
IP are set to
0.0.0.0
• The normal I/O services are suspended until the FP-20xx is
reconfigured, but I/O module configuration is preserved. Send a Reset
command in FieldPoint Explorer to reset an individual I/O module.
• The device appears as
• The system is unlocked, and any password protection is removed for
configuration settings, data points, and LabVIEW remote access.
• Resetting does not affect power-up defaults, watchdog settings, or VIs.
Follow these instructions to reset the unit:
1. Power down the FP-20xx.
2. Move the RESET DIP switch on the front of the module to the
ON position, as shown in the following figure.
3. Power up the FP-20xx and wait for the red STATUS LED to start
flashing. When it flashes, the FP-20xx is in reset mode.
4. Move the RESET switch back to the OFF position.
5. Power down the FP-20xx and power it up again.
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in Remote System Explorer.
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