Retrotec DM32 - Manual (Page 48)

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Figure 56: Connect multiple gauges to a wired network using a powered Ethernet Switch
Each gauge can be located up to 328 feet (100 m) from the switch/router used to group the gauges, and
that switch/router can be similarly up to 328 feet (100 m) from the computer, so the switch/router also
provides a way to extend the distance between the gauge and your computer.
There are a number of ways to connect gauges to a computer or other device using networking, as shown
in Figure 57 and Figure 58. If more than one gauge is to be connected to a computer, the customer must
supply the switch/router networking devices shown in the diagram. The Router Creates a network. The
other devices then Join the network that has been created by the Router.
Figure 57: Multiple gauge connection and networking possibilities with the DM32
To connect the gauges to a computer via “Wired” network:
1. Connect one end of a Cat5e or Cat6 Ethernet cable to the “Network” port on the gauge
2. Repeat for each gauge
3. Connect the other end of each of the Ethernet cables to its own port on the switch/router
4. Connect a Cat5e or Cat6 Ethernet cable from the switch/router to the Ethernet port on the
computer