Measurement Computing IOtech 640 Series - Manual (Page 35)

640 & 650 Series 878893 Configuring Ethernet Models 640e & 650e 4-13
4. Test the system connections.
a. Make sure the device has been properly installed and is powered-on.
b. Make sure all cables are properly and securely connected.
c. Click the “Test Hardware” tab.
d. Click the <TCP/IP Test> button. This tests the Transmission Control Protocol / Internet
Protocol.
The TCP/IP test results have two components: Pinging Device and TCP Connection.
Appendix B, TCP/IP and Resource Tests, includes a brief explanation of each.
e. Upon completion of the TCP/IP test, click the <Resource Test> button.
The Resource Test consists of two components: Resource Tests and Performance Tests.
Appendix B, TCP/IP and Resource Tests, includes a brief explanation of each.
When testing a 640e or a 650e, if the unit does not respond after 30 seconds perform the
following steps:
1) reboot the system
2) upon power-up, re-open the Daq* Configuration applet
3) select another configuration setting
4) reinitiate the test
This completes the procedure for connecting an IOtech 640e or 650e to the Ethernet. At this point you
should refer to the following section regarding signal lines.
Note: You can access PDF documents directly from the opening screen of the data acquisition CD
via the <View PDFs> button.