Omega iFPX Owner's manual

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Model: iFPX

Category: Networking

Type: Owner's manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part 1: Introduction

1.1 Safety and EMC Considerations .......................................................................2

1.2 Before You Begin................................................................................................2

1.3 Description..........................................................................................................2

Part 2: Hardware

2.1 Mounting ............................................................................................................3

2.1.1 Mounting the Wall Mount iServer ..........................................................3

2.1.2 Mounting the DIN Rail iServer................................................................4

2.1.3 Removal from a DIN Rail ........................................................................4

2.2 DIP Switches .......................................................................................................5

2.2.1 SW1 DIP Switch Usage ...........................................................................5

2.2.2 SW3 DIP Switch Usage ...........................................................................6

2.3 Parts of iServer Unit ..........................................................................................7

2.4 Wiring .................................................................................................................8

2.5 Network Communication Interfaces ................................................................9

2.5.1 10 Base-T RJ-45 Pinout ..........................................................................9

2.5.2 10 Base-T Crossover Wiring ..................................................................9

Part 3: Network Configuration

3.1 Network Protocols ...........................................................................................10

3.2 Ethernet (MAC) Address .................................................................................10

3.3 DHCP ...............................................................................................................11

3.4 DNS ...............................................................................................................11

3.5 IP Address ........................................................................................................12

3.5.1 Default IP Address ................................................................................12

3.6 Port Number......................................................................................................12

Part 4: Operations

4.0 Testing the Connection ....................................................................................13

4.1 iCONNECT Software.........................................................................................14

4.2 Setting a new IP Address over the Network ..................................................15

4.3 Setup and Operation using a Web Browser ..................................................16

4.4 Login ................................................................................................................17

4.5 Java Runtime Environment 1.7 Setup Instructions.......................................17

4.5.1 Browser Proxy Selection........................................................................18

4.6 iServer Operation Basic Menus ......................................................................19

4.6.1 Chart Descriptions .................................................................................19

4.7 Device Configuration Page Items’ Description and Concepts of Setup......

4.7.1 Device Type/Mode Selection ................................................................23

4.7.1.1 Frequency Mode.......................................................................23

4.7.1.2 Totalizer Mode ..........................................................................24

4.7.1.3 Batch Mode...............................................................................26

4.7.1.4 A-B F Mode ...............................................................................28

4.7.1.5 A-B T Mode ...............................................................................30

4.7.1.6 Quadrature Mode ......................................................................32

4.7.1.7 Totalizer Gate Mode ..................................................................34

4.7.2 SetPoint, Alarm and Alarm Output Operation Config........................36

4.7.2.1 SP1 Value..................................................................................36

4.7.2.2 SP1 Latch Mode .......................................................................36

4.7.2.3 SP1 Active Mode ......................................................................36

4.7.2.4 SP1 Dead Band.........................................................................36

4.7.2.5 SP1 Active Status.....................................................................36

4.7.2.6 SP2 Value..................................................................................37

4.7.2.7 SP2 Latch Mode .......................................................................37

4.7.2.8 SP2 Active Mode ......................................................................37

4.7.2.9 SP2 Dead Band.........................................................................37

4.7.2.10 SP2 Active Status...................................................................37

4.7.3 Title Definability Utility .........................................................................37

4.7.4 Operation Condition Parameters........................................................38

4.7.4.1 Input Reading Scale & Offset..................................................39

4.7.4.1.1 A Scale ................................................................................39

4.7.4.1.2 A Offset ...............................................................................39

4.7.4.1.3 B Scale ................................................................................39

4.7.4.1.4 B Offset ...............................................................................39

4.7.4.1.5 A Gate Time (ms)................................................................39

4.7.4.1.6 B Gate Time (ms)................................................................39

4.7.4.1.7 A Debounce Time (ms) ......................................................39

4.7.4.1.8 B Debounce Time (ms) ......................................................39

4.7.4.1.9 Reading Format..................................................................40

4.7.4.1.10 Number of Digit ................................................................40

4.7.4.1.11 Decimal Point....................................................................40

4.7.4.2 Counting Mode .........................................................................40

4.7.4.2.1 Combined A-B Mode..........................................................40

4.7.4.2.2 Counter Mode .....................................................................40

4.7.5 Terminal/Remote (Tunneling) Server Setup........................................41

4.7.5.1 TCP/UDP ...................................................................................41

4.7.5.2 Server Type...............................................................................41

4.7.5.3 Number of Connections ..........................................................41

4.7.5.4 Port ............................................................................................42

4.7.5.5 Remote Access ........................................................................42

4.7.5.6 Remote Port..............................................................................42

4.7.5.7 Remote IP Address ..................................................................42

4.7.5.8 List of Available Communication Commands .......................43

4.8 Telnet Setup .....................................................................................................44

4.8.1 Send Remote Reset ..............................................................................44

4.8.2 Send Commands Manually ..................................................................44

4.8.3 Sending *SRP command for Data Parameter String..........................45

4.8.4 Remote Display Format for Measurement Readings.........................45

4.8.5 A-B Mode ...............................................................................................45

4.9 HTTPGET Program ...........................................................................................46

4.9.1 HTTPGET using Port 1000....................................................................46

4.9.2 HTTPGET and ARP to setup Device IP Address ...............................

4.10 ARP Protocol.....................................................................................................48

4.11 Remote Access (Tunneling).............................................................................49

4.11.1 Local iServer..........................................................................................50

4.11.2 Remote iServer......................................................................................51

4.12 Access Control Descriptions and Functions.................................................52

4.13 iLOG Software...................................................................................................53

4.14 Mail Notifier Software.......................................................................................54

4.14.1 Installation .............................................................................................54

4.14.2 Program Options Setup and Configuration .......................................55

4.14.2.1 Sending Email Messages to a Cell Phone ...........................55

4.14.3 Device Setting Setup and Configuration ............................................56

Part 5: Specifications ............................................................................................................ 56

Part 6: Factory Preset Values ......................................................................................................58

Appendix A Glossary ............................................................................................................59

Appendix B IP Address ........................................................................................................60

Appendix C IP Netmask ........................................................................................................61

Appendix D ASCII Chart .......................................................................................................62

ASCII Chart Control Codes .............................................................................63

Appendix E iLog Error Messages .......................................................................................65

Part 7: Approvals Informatio

7.1 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) ............................................................66

7.2 FCC ..............................................................................................................66

LIST OF FIGURES:

Figure 2.1 Mounting - Wall Mount iServer ..........................................................................3

Figure 2.2 Mounting - DIN Rail iServer ...............................................................................4

Figure 2.3 Removal - DIN Rail iServer ................................................................................4

Figure 2.4a DIP Switch SW1 - Wall Mount iServer ...............................................................5

Figure 2.4b DIP Switch SW1 - DIN Rail iServer....................................................................5

Figure 2.5a DIP Switch SW3 - Wall Mount iServer ...............................................................6

Figure 2.5b DIP Switch SW3 - DIN Rail iServer....................................................................6

Figure 2.6 Parts of iServer Unit............................................................................................7

Figure 2.7a Wall Mount iServer 8 Position Connector.........................................................8

Figure 2.7b DIN Rail iServer 8 Position Connector ..............................................................8

Figure 2.8 RJ45 Pinout ........................................................................................................9

Figure 2.9 10Base-T Crossover Cable Wiring ...................................................................9

Figure 3.1 Labeling ............................................................................................................10

Figure 3.2 DIP Switch SW1 ................................................................................................11

Figure 4.1 Pinging the iServer from MS-DOS Prompt ....................................................13

Figure 4.2 Assigning an IP Address using iCONNECT ..................................................14

Figure 4.3 Accessing the iServer’s Home Page ...............................................................14

Figure 4.4 Access Control ................................................................................................15

Figure 4.5 iServer Home Page Menu ................................................................................16

Figure 4.6 Login Password ...............................................................................................17

Figure 4.7 Java 1.7.x Screen Shot .....................................................................................17

Figure 4.8 Chart Descriptions ............................................................................................19

Figure 4.9 Configuration/Device Setup ............................................................................22

Figure 4.10 Example of Totalizer Mode ...............................................................................25

Figure 4.11 Example of Batch Mode ...................................................................................27

Figure 4.12 Example of A-B F Mode ....................................................................................29

Figure 4.13 Example of A-B T Mode with Bar Chart...........................................................31

Figure 4.14 Example of Quadrature Mode ..........................................................................33

Figure 4.15 Example of Totalizer Gate Mode ......................................................................35

Figure 4.16 Example of SetPoint / Alarm Configuration ...................................................36

Figure 4.17 Example of Title Definability Utility ...............................................................37

Figure 4.18 Example of Operation Condition Parameters ................................................38

Figure 4.19 Terminal / Remote (Tunneling) Server Setup..................................................41

Figure 4.20 Telnet Login into the iServer ............................................................................44

Figure 4.21 Response of Command *SRP inquiry Using Terminal Setup........................45

Figure 4.22 Dual Frequency Counter in A-B (+) Mode is Displayed Under

Continuous Mode Using Remote Terminal Server.........................................45

Figure 4.23 Example of Using Httpget Program.................................................................47

Figure 4.24 ARP Commands and Responses ...................................................................49

Figure 4.25 Device-to-Device Communication ...................................................................49

Figure 4.26 Local iServer Config. Terminal Server/Remote Access.................................50

Figure 4.27 Remote iServer Config. Terminal Server/Remote Access.............................51

Figure 4.28 Access Control .................................................................................................52

Figure 4.29 iLOG Software Logging Data ...........................................................................53

Figure 4.30 iServer Mail Notifier Main Window ..................................................................54

Figure 4.31 iServer Mail Notifier Profile Setup ..................................................................55

Figure 4.32 iServer Mail Notifier Device Setting ................................................................56

LIST OF TABLES:

Table 2.1 Parts of iServer Unit............................................................................................7

Table 4.1 Message Item Window Description .................................................................21

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Table 4.2 List of Communication Commands ................................................................43

NOTES, WARNINGS and CAUTIONS

Information that is especially important to note is identified by the following labels:

• NOTE

• WARNING or CAUTION

• IMPORTANT

• TIP

NOTE: Provides you with information that is important to successfully

setup and use the iServer.

CAUTION: Tells you about the risk of electrical shock.

CAUTION: Risk of danger. Tells you of circumstances or practices

that can effect the instrument’s functionality and must refer to

accompanying documents.

TIP: Provides you helpful hints.

FEATURES

• Displays Rate, Frequency, Pulse, Total, Batch, and

Quadrature over Ethernet and Internet

• Web based interface

• No special software needed

• Up to 500 KHz input

• Chart, Bar Graph, and X/Y displays

•

2 Channel input/output

• Custom firmware and private labeling for OEM’s

PART 1

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Safety and EMC Considerations

Refer to the CE Approvals Section. Always use a power supply, which complies with EN

60950 safety standard.

EMC Considerations

• Whenever EMC is an issue, always use shielded cables.

• Never run signal and power wires in the same conduit.

• Use twisted-pair wires for signal connections.

• Install Ferrite Bead(s) on signal wires close to the instrument if EMC problems persist.

Failure to follow all instructions and warnings may result in injury!

1.2 Before You Begin

Inspecting Your Shipment: Remove the packing slip and verify that you have received

everything listed. Inspect the container and equipment for signs of damage as soon as

you receive the shipment. Note any evidence of rough handling in transit. Immediately

report any damage to the shipping agent. The carrier will not honor damage claims

unless all shipping material is saved for inspection. After examining and removing the

contents, save the packing material and carton in the event reshipment is necessary.

Customer Service: If you need assistance, please contact the Customer Service

Department nearest you.

Manuals, Software: The latest Operation Manual as well as free software and iServer

Mail Notifier are available at the website listed on the cover page of this manual or

on the CD-ROM enclosed with your shipment.

1.3 Description

The iServer Internet Counter puts “dumb” data on the World Wide Web. This revolutionary

technology transmits virtually any conventional counting application up to 500 KHz over an

Ethernet network or the Internet.

This iServer can count contacts from the simplest button or switch, as well as count

pulses from most any conventional transducer such as a proximity sensor or quadrature

encoder. The iServer converts raw data to intelligent information.

The iServer can be configured as a virtual version of most any Rate/Frequency Meter,

Totalizer, or Batch Controller. It is a node on an Ethernet network with a unique IP

address and serves the data to any authorized computer on a LAN, WAN or the Internet.

Set points can be programmed to trigger an alarm and even send email automatically to a

Web-enabled cell phone.

No special software or drivers are required. A user can type the unit’s IP address (or

assigned name) on the address line of a Web Browser such as Internet Explorer. The

device then serves actual JAVA based active Web pages that present the information

numerically and graphically.

The iServer supports the common Ethernet/Internet Protocols: TCP, UDP, ARP, Telnet,

DHCP, DNS, and HTTP. The device integrates seamlessly with data acquisition and

industrial automation program. The iServer offers password protection for security.

The iServer provides two discrete input/output channels. For applications that use two

inputs, it can perform calculations with the data from channels A and B that can be

presented numerically or graphically, such as charting position on an XY graph.

PART 2 HARDWARE

2.1 Mounting

2.1.1 Mounting the Wall Mount iServer

Position unit where required. Mark and drill holes as required.

If unit is to be mounted on a flat surface, you may take the bottom rubber feet off

the unit.

It is recommended that you ground your unit by wrapping a wire around the

mounting tab screw and tightening a lock washer so that it embeds itself into the

metal of the mounting tab.

Figure 2.1 Mounting - Wall Mount iServer

2.1.2 Mounting the DIN Rail iServer

To install unit onto DIN Rail:

a) Tilt unit, position mounting slot onto DIN Rail, as shown.

b) Push unit towards DIN Rail and it will snap into place.

Figure 2.2 Mounting - DIN Rail iServer

2.1.3 Removal from a DIN Rail

a) Insert flat screw-driver into tab and push downwards.

b) Unit will detach from DIN Rail.

Figure 2.3 Removal - DIN Rail iServer

2.2 DIP Switches

2.2.1 SW1 DIP Switch Usage

The iServer is shipped with all SW1 DIP switches in "OFF" position.

1) N/C - not used

2) To change to default factory settings

3) To enable/disable DHCP

4) N/C - not used

To set the iServer to factory default settings, slide SW1 DIP switch #2 to ON

position. Power the iServer on and wait about 10 seconds until the iServer fully

boots up. Set the SW1 DIP switch #2 back to OFF position (it does not matter if

the iServer is powered ON or OFF, just make sure that the DIP switch is set to

OFF, otherwise, every time the unit is power-cycled the factory settings will take

over.

To enable the DHCP, besides using SW1 DIP switch #3, set the iServer’s IP

address to 0.0.0.0. An iServer with IP address of 0.0.0.0 will request an IP

address, gateway address, and subnet mask from the DHCP server over the

Ethernet.

Figure 2.4a DIP Switch SW1 Figure 2.4b DIP Switch SW1

Wall Mount iServer DIN Rail iServer

OFF

SW1

SW3

OFF

SW1

OFF

SW1

OFF

SW3

2.2.2 SW3 DIP Switch Usage

The iServer is shipped with all SW3 DIP switches in "OFF" position (signal 5V max).

Refer to Specifications Section 5 for SW3 jumper configurations.

Figure 2.5a DIP Switch SW3 Figure 2.5b DIP Switch SW3

Wall Mount iServer DIN Rail iServer

SW # DESCRIPTION CHANNEL

1 PULL DOWN (1K ohm) CHANNEL A

2 PULL UP (3K ohm) CHANNEL A

3 PULL DOWN (1K ohm) CHANNEL B

4 PULL UP (3K ohm) CHANNEL B

5 HIGH INPUT SIGNAL (0-12 V) CHANNEL B

6 LOW MAGNETIC SIGNAL (120 mV) CHANNEL B

7 HIGH INPUT SIGNAL (0-12 V) CHANNEL A

8 LOW MAGNETIC SIGNAL (120 mV) CHANNEL A

OFF

SW1

SW3

OFF

SW1

OFF

SW3

OFF

SW3

2.3 Parts of the iServer Unit

Figure 2.6 Parts of the iServer Unit

Table 2.1 Parts of iServer Unit

ETHERNET RJ45 interface for 10BASE-T connection.

RESET Button: Used for power reseting the iServer.

I/O Connections for Channel A and Channel B, Refer to Section 2.4.

ACTIVITY LED (Red) Blinking: Indicates network activities (receiving or sending packets).

NET LINK LED (Green) Solid: Indicates good network link.

DIAG LED (Yellow and Green) Diagnostics: at boot-up they turn on for 2 seconds, then

turn off; DHCP: if DHCP is enabled, they blink and stay solid periodically

POWER LED (Green) Solid: Indicates Power-ON (for -W version only).

DC Power Supply Section:

+ Plus power supply wire connection (inside the plug for -W version).

- Minus power supply wire connection (outside the plug for -W version).

Reset Button

RJ45 interface

Power LED

dc Power Input

5 6 7 8

1 2 3 4

LEDs

Reset Button

RJ45 interface

dc Power Input

I/O Connectors

Channel A

Channel B

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Mounting

Tabs

2.4 Wiring

Figures 2.7 shows the signals on the 8 Position Connector.

Figure 2.7a Wall Mount iServer 8 Position Connector

Figure 2.7b DIN Rail iServer 8 Position Connector

5 6 7 8

1 2 3 4

I/O SIGNAL CHANNEL

CONN.

5 VCC CHANNEL B

6 GND CHANNEL B

7 OUT B CHANNEL B

8 IN B CHANNEL B

1 VCC CHANNEL A

2 GND CHANNEL A

3 OUT A CHANNEL A

4 IN A CHANNEL A

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

I/O SIGNAL CHANNEL

CONN.

1 VCC CHANNEL A

2 GND CHANNEL A

3 OUT A CHANNEL A

4 IN A CHANNEL A

5 VCC CHANNEL B

6 GND CHANNEL B

7 OUT B CHANNEL B

8 IN B CHANNEL B

CHANNEL A

CHANNEL B

2.5 Network Communication Interfaces

2.5.1 10Base-T RJ-45 Pinout

The 10BASE-T Ethernet network (RJ-45) system is used in the iServer for network

connectivity. The 10 Mbps twisted-pair Ethernet system operates over two pairs of wires.

One pair is used for receiving data signals and the other pair is used for transmitting data

signals. This means that four pins of the eight-pin connector are used.

Figure 2.8 RJ45 Pinout

2.5.2 10Base-T Crossover Wiring

When connecting the iServer directly to the computer’s network port, the transmit data

pins of the computer should be wired to the receive data pins of the iServer, and vice

versa. The 10Base-T crossover cable with pin connection assignments are shown below

Figure 2.9 10Base-T Crossover Cable Wiring

Use straight through cable for connecting the iServer to an Ethernet hub. The

ports on the hub are already crossed.

Pin Name Description

1 +Tx + Transmit Data

2 -Tx - Transmit Data

3 +RX + Receive Data

4 N/C Not Connected

5 N/C Not Connected

6 -Rx - Receive Data

7 N/C Not Connected

8 N/C Not Connected

PART 3

NETWORK CONFIGURATION

3.1 Network Protocols

The iServer can be connected to the network using standard TCP/IP protocols.

It also supports ARP, HTTP (WEB server), DHCP, DNS and Telnet protocols.

3.2 Ethernet (MAC) Address

MAC (Media Access Control) address is your computer's unique hardware number.

When you're connected to the LAN from your computer, a correspondence table relates

your IP address to your computer's physical (MAC) address. The MAC address can be

found on a label attached to your device and contains 6 bytes (12 characters) of

hexadecimal numbers XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX hex

For example: 0A:0C:3D:0B:0A:0B

Remove the small label with the default IP address and there will be room to put

your IP address. See Figure 3.1

Figure 3.1 Labeling

#.#

MODEL NO:

SERIAL NO:

INPUT POWER:

IP:

MODEL NO:

SERIAL NO:

INPUT POWER:

IP:

#.#

MAC ADDRESS

LABEL IN

HEX CODE

REMOVE DEFAULT

IP ADDRESS LABEL

AND PUT NEW

CUSTOMER'S

IP ADDRESS

iSERVER'S VERSION #

MAC ADDRESS

LABEL IN

HEX CODE

iSERVER'S VERSION #

REMOVE DEFAULT IP

ADDRESS LABEL AND PUT

NEW CUSTOMER'S

IP ADDRESS

3.3 DHCP

DHCP, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol enables individual computers or devices to

extract their IP configurations from a server (DHCP server). If the DHCP is enabled on

your iServer, as soon as the iServer is connected to the network, there is an exchange of

information between DHCP server and the iServer. During this process the IP address,

the Gateway address, and the Subnet Mask will be assigned to the iServer by the DHCP

server. Note that the DHCP server must be configured correctly to do such assignment.

If fixed or static IP address is desired, the DHCP must be disabled. The iServer is

shipped with DHCP disabled (factory default). The DHCP can be enabled by setting the

SW1 DIP switch # 3 to the “ON” position (refer to Figure 3.2).

SW1 DIP switch # 3 shown in “ON” position

Figure 3.2 SW1 DIP Switch

3.4 DNS

DNS, Domain Name System enables individual computers and devices to be recognized

over a network based on a specific name instead of an IP address. For example, instead

of having to use http://192.168.1.200 (IP address), you would use only http://eis03ec or

any eight character name stored as Host Name under Access Control page in the iServer

Home Page. The default DNS name for an iServer is "eis" followed by the last four digits

of the MAC address of that particular iServer.

1. It is very important to communicate with the network administrator in order to

understand the DHCP and its existing configurations on the host server,

before enabling the DHCP on the iServer.

2. The iServers are shipped with a default static IP address of

192.168.1.200 and Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0.

3. On Novell networks or Windows 2000 Server where the DCHP is an updated

function of DNS, this feature may be beneficial since a particular name can

be assigned eliminating the need for the IP address, as described in

Section 3.4.

OFF

3.5 IP Address

Every active device connected to the TCP/IP network must have a unique IP address.

This IP address is used to build a connection to the iServer. Every computer using

TCP/IP should have a unique 32-bit address. It is divided into two portions, the network

ID and the host ID. For instance, every computer on the same network uses the same

network ID. At the same time, all of them have a different host ID. For more details about

the IP address see Appendix B.

3.5.1 Default IP Address

The iServer is shipped with a default IP address set to 192.168.1.200 and Subnet Mask

of 255.255.255.0. If you are going to use a Web browser or Telnet program to access

the iServer using its default IP address, make sure that the PC from which you’re

establishing the connection has an IP address that is in the same range as the iServer’s

IP address (192.168.1.x, where x can be any number from 1 to 254.

Your PC’s IP address cannot

be the same as the iServer’s IP address).

You also need to make sure that your PC’s Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. This is a

good way to access the iServer over the network and make any configuration changes

needed. If the factory default address is already in use on your network, use an Ethernet

crossover cable between your computer and the iServer and modify the IP address or

any other settings within the iServer.

3.6 Port Number

All TCP connections are defined by the IP address and a port number. A port number is

an internal address that provides an interface between an application running on your

computer and the network through the TCP/IP protocol.

There are three default TCP socket port numbers assigned to the iServer:

1. Port (socket) number 1000 when using HTTPGET program.

2. Port (socket) number 2000 when trying to access the device connected to

the port of the iServer to receive signals.

3. Port (socket) number 2002 when trying to access the iServer itself for Power

Recycling the iServer remotely. This can be done using Windows standard Telnet

application. Refer to Section 4.8 for more information.

PART 4

OPERATIONS

This iServer can be used and configured in several ways, depending on user’s

preference and network setup. It can be configured using a Web browser, like Netscape

or Internet Explorer. It can also be configured using NEWPORT’s iCONNECT

Configuration Software. In addition to iServer operation, it can also be used in Telnet

simulation mode where it emulates serial communication operation over a network cable

If DHCP and DNS servers are used, the connection is very simple, no need to find the

right IP address or watch for network conflicts, these are done for you by your network

DHCP and DNS server. All that is left for you to do, is to use a straight network cable to

connect the iServer to a hub and power it up.

Instead of connecting the iServer directly to your network, you can configure your

PC’s network connection with an IP address (192.168.1.x) that is in the same

range as the iServer’s default IP address (192.168.1.200) and connect to the

iServer using a cross-over network cable between your PC’s network port and the

iServer.

Go to your computer that is connected to the same network and from the MS-DOS Prompt

window type "ping 192.168.1.200” and press Enter. If DHCP and DNS servers are used

type “ping eisxxx”, where xxxx are the last four digits of the iServer’s MAC address,

located on the device (see Figure 3.1). You should get a reply as shown in Figure 4.1.

4.0 Testing the Connection

Figure 4.1 Pinging the iServer from MS-DOS Prompt

This proves that the connection is proper and you can get into configuration or run mode

using the Telnet or Web browser.

C:\>ping eis03ec�

Pinging eis03ec with 32 bytes of data:�

�

Reply from eis03ec: bytes=32 time=15ms TTL=60�

Reply from eis03ec: bytes=32 time=8ms TTL=60�

�

Pinging statistics for eis03ec:�

� Packets: Sent=4, Received=4, Lost=0 (0% loss)�

�

Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:�

� Minimum=8ms, Maximum=15ms, Average=9ms

4.1 iCONNECT Software

The iServer may also be assigned an IP Address by using the iCONNECT software.

a) Download the iCONNECT software from the website listed in this manual.

b) Install iCONNECT software on a networked PC. This software is compatible with Windows

95, NT, 2000, and XP.

c) Use iCONNECT to assign an IP address to the iServer and access its web pages for

configuration. You can also use any standard web browser to access the iServer’s web

pages. Consult with your IT department for obtaining an IP address.

Figure 4.2 Assigning an IP Address using iCONNECT

d) To access the iServer for Configuration:

Click on the “View Webpage” button, you will access the iServer’s Home page, refer to

Section 4.3 for details.

Figure 4.3 Accessing the iServer’s Home Page

Place the IP address in this box

Take the MAC address from the

label attached to the bottom of

the iServer and place it in this

box

Click here to send the above IP

address to the iServer

After the IP address is assigned

to the iServer, click here to

access its web pages

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