Measurement Computing Net232 - Manual (Page 6)

6 Net232 User’s Guide, 1037-0901, rev 2.0
Gateway Address
A gateway address is needed to a access a device (gateway, or router) that can route traffic from one
network to another. The gateway address is the actual address of the gateway (router) device.
b) If necessary, make changes to the address settings, then press the Apply Changes button. You may
need contact your network administrator.
c) Press the Next button (see following figure).
NetScan Configuration Utility, Step 3
You will receive a “>>Communications Error<<” if the NetScan Configuration Utility
fails to communicate with your setup. Likely causes are:
1) Wrong COMM Port selected in the utility (step1).
2) Serial cable connected to wrong connector on Net232, PC, or both.
If you received the error message, check system cable connections, correct the problem,
then return to Step 2 and perform the requested actions.
Finished
a) Exit the NetScan Configuration Utility.
b) Cycle Net232’s power switch “Off” and “On.”
c) Disconnect the RS-232 cable from Net232’s CONFIG port (PORT 1). Remove the other end of the
cable from your PC’s COMM port.
Configure Acquisition Device for RS-232 Communications
ChartScan, TempScan, and MultiScan units have a DIP switch located on the unit’s rear panel. Prior to
connecting Net232 to your data acquisition device, refer to your device user’s manual to ensure the unit is
configured for RS-232 operation.
Refer to your acquistion device user’s manual to ensure proper RS-232 configuration.