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SierraNet M408 User Manual
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Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction...........................................................................................9
1.1 Analyzer Overview.................................................................................................................. 9
1.1.1 Receiving Your Analyzer .....................................................................................................................10
1.1.2 Unpacking the Analyzer .......................................................................................................................10
1.1.3 Analyzer Features.................................................................................................................................10
1.1.4 LEDs ......................................................................................................................................................11
1.1.5 Status and Configuration Display .......................................................................................................12
1.1.6 LCD Display and Button Functions for Configuring the Analyzer...................................................12
Set IP Configuration............................................................................................................................ 12
IPMode Dynamic ................................................................................................................................. 13
1.2 Installing Your Analyzer....................................................................................................... 14
1.2.1 Software Installation ............................................................................................................................14
System restart ..................................................................................................................................... 14
Error Message ..................................................................................................................................... 14
1.3 Hardware Setup .................................................................................................................... 14
1.3.1 Connecting in General .........................................................................................................................14
1.3.2 Cables to Use ........................................................................................................................................15
1.4 Expandability ........................................................................................................................ 15
1.4.1 Removing Expansion Cards ................................................................................................................16
1.4.2 Cascading with CATC SYNC Expansion ............................................................................................18
Connecting Two SierraNet M408 Analyzers via the CATC Sync Expansion Card (ACC-EXP-002-X).... 18
Connecting to Sierra FC M8-4 and Sierra M164 Analyzers via the CATC Sync Expansion Card..... 19
1.5 Launching Your Analyzer .................................................................................................... 21
1.5.1 Operating in Simulation Mode.............................................................................................................21
Limitations ........................................................................................................................................... 21
1.5.2 Using the Software ...............................................................................................................................21
1.5.3 Add Device to Project ..........................................................................................................................22
1.5.4 Device Management .............................................................................................................................23
1.5.5 Connecting via Ethernet ......................................................................................................................27
Connecting to a Network .................................................................................................................... 27
Connecting using a Switch, or Similar Device ................................................................................. 28
