Micromod Micro-DCI: EP1000A E-Port - Manual (Page 50)

EP1000A E-Port Instruction Manual
46 Configuration Parameters
4.3.2.3 Assign Device Information to the E-Port Unit
In the E-Port Name entry box, enter a device name of up to 16 characters in length for this E-Port unit.
In the Description entry box, enter a description up to 60 character long for this E-Port unit.
4.3.2.4 Configure Serial Port/Network Settings for the E-Port Unit
In the Serial Port Settings portion of the window, locate the Network Name entry box. Enter the name of
the Micro-DCI network, defined in Super32, that this E-Port unit will join.
Locate the Network Protocol drop-down box, and select Modbus
To specify the mode of the E-Port Unit, locate the Mode drop-down box and select one of the following
choices:
• Standalone: Choose this option if this will be the only E-Port on this RS-485 network.
• Master: If there will be two E-Port units on this RS-485 network, one of the E-Port units must
be a Master, and the other must be a Backup. Choose this option to designate the Master unit.
• Backup: If there will be two E-Port units on this network, one of the E-Port units must be a
Master, and the other must be a Backup. Choose this option to designate the Backup unit.
To specify the baud rate of the E-Port unit, use the Baud Rate drop-down box and select the baud rate that
matches the baud rate set in the controllers.
To specify the data parity setting for the E-Port unit, use the Parity drop-down box; select the parity setting
that matches the parity set in the controllers.
To specify the Timeout value, use the Timeout drop-down box. The E-Port will use this value to calculate
how long to wait for a response from the controller. For MOD30ML and Modcell devices, use the 100ms
choice.
4.3.2.5 Recording Information onto the E-Port Label
The label on the E-Port unit provides a convenient place to record information about the configuration for
the unit. Spaces are provided, on the label, for the E-Port Name, Network Name, and Description.
4.3.2.6 E-Port Configuration Security
You can require that a password be entered in order to call up the E-Port Setting web page. To do so, go to
the User Name and Password portion of the E-Port Setup window. Enter a User Name and a Password in
the appropriate entry boxes. Type the password a second time in the Repeat Password entry box.
4.3.2.7 How to Choose an IP Address
If you are not part of an established network, you can choose any IP address you desire.
You should use one of the following address ranges, that have been reserved for use by isolated networks
if you are creating an isolated network. The first range will be used for all of the examples in the documen-
tation.
✎ Note Be sure to make a note of this user name and password, so you can
call up the E-Port Setting web page again!
❢ Caution If you are part of an existing network, before proceeding, contact
your network administrator and discuss the requirements listed in
Section 2.4.3.1, Ethernet Network Considerations .