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Advanced Graphic Data Manager
5.6.5
Communication via Ethernet (TCP/IP)
In principle, all units equipped with an internal Ethernet interface can be integrated into a PC
network (TCP/IP Ethernet).
The unit(s) can be accessed by any of the PCs in the network using PC software supplied. There is
no need to install driver software ("COM redirection") on the PC because the PC software supplied
has direct access to the Ethernet.
The system parameters "IP address", "Subnetmask" and "Gateway" are input directly at the unit.
Changes to the system parameters are not activated until the SETUP menu is closed and the settings
accepted. Only then will the unit work with the new settings.
Ethernet commissioning
Before a connection can be established via the PC network, the system parameters in the unit must
be set via "Setup – System – Communication – Ethernet". Alternatively, DHCP can be used to allow
the fully automated integration of a new unit into an existing network without the need for
additional configuration settings (see Section 4.3.4 "Ethernet").
You can obtain the system parameters from your relevant network administrator.
The following system parameters must be set:
1.
IP address
2.
Subnetmask
3.
Gateway
This menu does not appear unless the unit is equipped with an internal Ethernet interface.
5.6.6
Communication in the network using the PC software supplied
After the unit has been configured and connected to the PC network, a connection to one of the
PCs in the network can be established.
The following steps are required for this:
1.
Install the supplied PC software on the PC via which communication is to take place.
(s. Kap. 5.6.1)
2.
A new unit now has to be created in the database. After the unit identifier has been input,
select how the unit settings are to be transferred. In this case, select Ethernet (TCP/IP).
Fig. 16:
Creating a new unit in the PC database
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