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Chapter 3 - Connectivity
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Chapter 3 - Connectivity
Connecting Via Ethernet
The OMI5000 Series Open HMIs are equipped with an Ethernet 10/100Base-T port. The port comes
already activated and set to obtain an IP address via DHCP.
 To specify a static IP address on a Windows CE Unit:
1. Click the Start button on the Windows Task Bar.
2. Click Settings and then click Network and Dial-Up Connections.
3. Double-click on the FEC1 icon. The Ethernet Adapter Settings dialog box displays.
4. Under the IP Address tab, select Specify an IP address, then fill in the correct IP information for
your network.
5. To make the change permanent, the settings must be saved to the registry as described in the
previous chapter under Registry Save.
Connecting via USB Port
The OMI5000 Series with built-in Windows CE supports USB connections to host computers. Use Maple
Systems’ cable 7431-0115 to connect the USB port of the host computer and the Open HMI.
Installing the USB Driver
Before you can communicate to the HMI via a USB connection, you must install the USB driver onto your
computer. A USB driver is available for download from the Maple Systems Support Center (under
Support Drivers section). See the USB Client Port section of Chapter 1 – Hardware Configuration of this
manual for instructions.
Installing and Using Microsoft Active Sync v4.5
Microsoft ActiveSync v4.5 is a software application that you install onto your Windows XP computer (for
Windows Vista or Windows 7, download Windows Mobile Device Center – see the next section) to allow
your computer to connect to Windows CE devices. ActiveSync is available for download from
Microsoft’s Technical Support Center. After you have properly installed the ActiveSync application,
perform the following steps to connect to the OMI5000:
1. Connect a USB download cable (Maple P/N 7431-0115) between the USB port on the PC and the
USB Client port on the OMI.
2. Apply power to the OMI. After about 30 seconds, the Microsoft ActiveSync v4.5 application should
automatically start and display a screen asking if you want to start a new partnership: