Hardy HI 6500 Series - Manual (Page 35)

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Network Configuration
Chapter Four contains step-by-step instructions for configuring Hardy HI 6500 series
instruments and related communication networks. We recommend reading these
procedures because having a correct configuration is necessary to ensure trouble-free
operation.
This chapter also explains how to either configure the HI 6500 series instrument from
its own front panel or with a PC-based Web interface connected to the HI 6500 series
instrument over a standard Ethernet network. The features of the HI 6500 series
instrument operate the same way in either case. You must use the Web interface to
configure units that do not have a display.
Before operating the HI 6500series Weight Processor, make sure that:
• Power and load point cables are properly installed and in working order.
• Communication cables are properly installed and in working order.
Ethernet TCP/IP Network Configuration
NOTE Do not confuse the on-board Ethernet TCP/IP communication with EtherNet/IP®.
Ethernet/IP is an industrial protocol that does not transmit Web traffic.
An embedded Webserver in the HI 6500 series instrument allows you to easily configure
every parameter of the instrument via a standard Web browser. A standard Ethernet
network is required to provide the connectivity between the HI 6500 series instrument and
your desktop / laptop computer.
The HI 6500 series instrument is designed with a standard 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet
connection for linking to any Windows PC. Once connected, you can monitor, download
Hardy software from the Internet, or configure the HI 6500 series instrument from that PC.
A Help function can assist you in setup or trouble-shooting. The browser also links to the
Hardy Web Site where the user can find additional services and support.
There are two primary ways to connect the HI 6500 series instrument to your computer:
LAN Connection: Connect the HI 6500 series instrument to an existing Ethernet-
based Local Area Network (LAN) that has connectivity to your
desktop or laptop computer. See the LAN Connection section
below.
Direct Connection: A direct point-to-point connection between the HI-6500 and your
desktop or laptop computer using any standard Ethernet cable. See
the Direct Connection section below.