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3.3.3 Private Networks without DHCP servers
If you are setting up a private network that connects the power source to a Windows PC using a
so called cross over RJ45 cable, the PC will assign itself an IP address in the absence of a DHCP
server. The available IP address range assigned by the Internet Assigned Network Authority
(IANA) for Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) is 169.254.0.0 to 169.254.255.255.
When setting up a private network, you will have to log off and disconnect first from any network
connection and re-log in to Windows.
To check th e PC‟s IP address, you can run the “ipconfig.exe” program from the command prompt.
The screen on a private network should look as follows:
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C:\>ipconfig
Windows IP Configuration
Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 169.254.0.208
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.0.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . :
Since there is no DCHP server present in a private network like this, the power source has to be
set to a static IP address. To determine what IP address to use, use the first 2 octets of the PC‟s
IP address and set a unique value for the third and fourth octet as long as there are no conflicts
with any other IP addresses (other instruments) on the same private network. In this example,
169.254.0.209 would work.
Note: For private network configurations, no Gateway address is required. (0.0.0.0)
3.3.4 Setting LAN Parameters
There are two ways to set the required LAN information on the power source.
1. Through Ethernet connection: Use the “GetAssignIPAddress.exe” Windows utility
program that is distributed on the CIC496 CD ROM with every power source. This uitility
uses the network connection to set parameters on the power source so the power source
and the PC will have to be connected to the same network through a hub or to each other
using a cross over network cable (local network).
2. Through Front Panel: Set the parameters from the front panel CONFIGURATION menu.
In this case, connection to a network is not required to set the LAN parameters.
This front panel setup mode requires firmware revision 1.33 of higher. Check AMETEK
Programmable Power web site for firmware downloads.
To use the CONFIGURATION menu, press the MENU and use the up/down error keys to display
the CONFIGURATION entry. Place the pointer on CONFIGURATION and press the ENTER key.
Then scroll down till you see LANetwork and press ENTER again.