Rice Lake 880 Performance Series Indicator/Controller Technical/Service Manual User Manual

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880 Technical/Service Manual

9.1.2

PC Connection to the 880 Ethernet Server Through a Network Switch or Router (Infrastructure)

Note

In some cases, devices cannot be connected to an existing network without the network administrator’s
approval. When connecting to a network, ensure there is permission to do so. If there is any doubt as to what
needs to be done, seek help from the networks administrator.

1. The PC should already be connected to the network,

and either assigned an IP address using DHCP, o

PC Client
IP: 192.168.0.100
TCP Terminal Program
or Revolution

880 Server
IP: 192.168.0.110
Server Port: 10001

Network
Switch

Figure 9-2. Connection from PC to 880 Ethernet

Through a Network Switch or Router

have a static address.
• If not, use the computer’s network configuration

tools to connect to the network.

• If it is not a

DHCP

network, make note of the PC’s

IP address and subnet mask.

2. The 880 can either be configured to obtain its IP

address automatically using

DHCP

(if supported on the

network), or it can be configured manually with a
Static IP. It is recommended to use

DHCP

, if available.

• To configure the settings, go into the Setup mode

using the configuration switch on the back of the

unit (see Figure 3-1).

• Navigate to the Ethernet sub-menu under the Ports menu (see Figure 3-13).

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocal (

DHCP): Set the DHCP Setting to ON. Set the Ethernet Server

TCP Port to the desired Port number (default is 10001). The IP, Subnet, Primary and Secondary
DNS, and Default Gateway will be configured automatically when the 880 is connected to the
DHCP-enabled network.

- Manual (static) IP (

IPADRS)

: Set DHCP to OFF, then configure the IP address and Subnet Address.

For example, 192.168.0.110. Also set the Ethernet Server TCP Port number, if needed (default is
10001). The Primary and Secondary DNS, and Default Gateway, can be set if needed.

3. Using a straight-through or crossover cable (the port is auto-sensing, so either will work) connect the

Ethernet connector on the 880 to an available connector on the network.

4. If connected to a DHCP-enabled network and

DHCP

is enabled, go back into the setup mode and navigate

to the IP setting to get the IP address the network assigned to the 880. Make note of the current IP address,
being careful not to change any of the numbers. Return to weigh mode.

5. Open the PC application to be used. To establish the connection, enter the indicator’s IP address and Server

TCP Port number (192.168.0.110 - or the DHCP-assigned IP address - and 10001 in this example). The
application will now be able to communicate to the 880 using any of its EDP commands.

9.1.3

Connection to a Remote Host - Demand Print to an Ethernet Printer

1. Connect the 880 and printer either directly to each

other (each with a

Ethernet Printer
IP: 192.168.0.10
TCP Port: 9100

880 Client
IP: 192.168.0.110
Remote IP: 192.168.0.10
Remote Port: 9100

Network
Switch

Figure 9-3. Connection to Remote Host

Static IP on the same subnet), or

through an Infrastructure Network.

2. Configure the Client Remote Server IP and port to

the IP address and TCP port of the printer.

3. Configure the port destination of the Print Format(s)

being used to Ethernet Client (ETH-C).

4. Set the Ethernet Client Trigger to Command

(COMAND) mode.

5. If the client has not been connected and a demand

print is called for, the Client will attempt connection
to the Printer. This may take several seconds. Once
the connection is made, the print data will be sent to the printer.

6. The connection will remain intact unless the 880 or the printer terminates the connection.

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The 880 has a timeout setting for the Client connection.
• When set to 0, the connection will not be terminated by the 880.