E2 Lite and EC-40 - Communication setup

7.5 Communication setup

General

In this procedure, you will set up communication between the Event Master series processor and the local network.

Prerequisite

Ensure that you are familiar with the Ethernet Menu. For details on this menu, please refer to chapter “System menu > Ethernet”.

Static IP or DHCP?

Use one of the following procedure to:

turn on the DHCP feature and query the DHCP server to obtain a valid IP address. A DHCP server must be available on the local network.

or turn off the DHCP feature and set a static IP address for the Event Master series processor, along with a subnet mask and gateway.

Note: Define the Ethernet settings to remotely access is mandatory to control the Event Master series processor via the Event Master Toolset Software or via a web interface. Please contact the manager of the local network (LAN) to know how configuring your device.

Query the DHCP server

Select Ethernet from the System Menu.
The Ethernet Menu appears.
Turn On the DHCP value.
The Event Master series processor automatically queries the DHCP server for a valid IP address. If the Event Master series processor receives an IP address, that address is displayed in the Ethernet submenu.

Note: It can take several seconds to obtain an address from the server. During this time, the SEL button remains lit.

Setting a static IP Address

Select Ethernet from the System Menu.
The Ethernet Menu appears.
Turn Off the DHCP value.
Select Set Static IP from the Ethernet Menu.
The Set Static IP Menu appears.
Select and set successively the SUB(net), GW and IP fields.
Note: You must change the SUB parameter before editing either of the other parameters.