Measurement Computing WaveBook rev.5.3 - Manual (Page 144)

Configuring for Ethernet
First Level Ethernet Device
Configuring for Ethernet
Second Level Ethernet Device
A first level device, i.e., a WaveBook/516E or a
WBK25 Ethernet Module connects directly to a PC
Ethernet jack, or to an Ethernet network hub
A second level device such as a WaveBook/516A,
WaveBook/516, WaveBook/512A is a device that is
connected to one of 3 Expansion Ports of a first level
device. Second level devices do not have a direct
connection to the Ethernet.
• Device Name: The Device Name field is displayed with the default device name. The field can be
changed to any descriptive name. This device name is the name to be used with the
daqOpen
function
to open the device. This name will also be displayed in the device lists for opening the device in the
WaveView and WaveCal applications.
• Device Type: The Device Type field indicates the device type that was initially selected. However, it
can be changed here if necessary. In relation to Ethernet connections, the device type can be a first
level device that connects directly to the Ethernet via PC or Ethernet hub. The WaveBook/516E and
the WBK25 Ethernet Interface Module are examples of first level devices. The device type can also
be a secondary device, such as a WaveBook/516, WaveBook/516A, or WaveBook/512A. To be
connected to the Ethernet, these secondary devices must be connected to one of three Expansion Ports
of a WaveBook/516E or a WBK25 Ethernet Interface Module.
• Expansion Port [second level devices only]: Used to set the Expansion Port (1, 2, or 3) of the first
level device, to which the second level device is physically connected to. It is essential that the port
selected here agrees with the physical connection.
• Serial Number: [for WaveBook/516E and WBK25 only]. The serial number field pertains to first
level Ethernet devices, i.e., WaveBook/516E or WBK25 Ethernet Interface Module. The device serial
number is used in the Auto IP Address Setting process.
• IP Address Setting Panel: [for WaveBook/516E and WBK25 only]. From this panel the user can
select one of two radio buttons. The first is Auto IP Setting. If selected, the software will
automatically derive the Internet Protocol Address. To do so, the serial number of the device must be
entered in the Serial Number field. The resulting IP address will appear in the IP Address text box.
The second radio button is labeled Manual IP Setting. This feature can be used when the IP address
is already known. When the “manual” radio button is selected the desired address can be entered into
the text field.
• OK: Click on the OK button to store the configuration and exit the current dialog box.
• Cancel: Click on the Cancel button to exit the current dialog box without storing any changes.
A-4 Using the Daq Configuration Applet 897495 Appendix A
• Apply: Click on the Apply button to store the configuration. Or you can click the Test Hardware tab.