Metrohm NIRS XDS RapidLiquid Analyzer - Manual (Page 15)

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takes the form “255.255.255.0” or something similar. This scheme is becoming obsolete, as new
network management methods are being implemented.
TCP/IP:
(Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) is the basic communication language or protocol of
the Internet.
3.5 Connection in Vision
1. Log into Vision with your User ID and Password.
Click on Configure, Input as shown.
2. Highlight “NIRSystems XDS-series
Instrument Driver” as shown, then
click on “Configure”.
Information:
At this point, Vision requests any
XDS instrument on the local area
network (LAN) to report
connection status. This may take a
few moments.
If the instrument is not on a LAN,
and instead is connected with a
crossover cable, this will take a
minute or more. Vision first
requests a dynamic IP address, If
no server or router is available to
assign an IP address, Vision waits
45 seconds, then searches for the
default instrument IP address, in
the event of Direct Connection
using a crossover cable.