Nortech Systems RS-422/485 User Manual

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Configuring the Controller
Adept SmartController User’s Guide, Rev. E
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NOTE: SW1 is configured by Adept to a default configuration listed in 
row #5 of 
 (OFF-OFF-OFF-OFF) to use the CompactFlash and 
NVRAM settings. Adept recommends that the user maintain this default 
SW1 configuration for normal SmartController operation. The default 
NVRAM settings are auto bootethernet, and use default IP address. The use 
of any settings other than those in 
 will cause unpredictable 
results.
NOTE: The default IP address for the controller is located on a label on the 
bottom side of the controller chassis.
AdeptWindows PC Graphical User Interface
When using the AdeptWindows graphical user interface, DIP switch SW1 cannot be set to 
the switch settings shown in row #2 of 
.
NOTE: Adept recommends using switches instead of hubs when making 
Ethernet connections to the controller. When connecting to a switch, use a 
straight-through cable that connects the “Transmit” and the “Receive” 
pairs to the same pins on both ends of the cable. When connecting to a 
server/PC directly, use a cross-over cable that swaps the placement of the 
transmit and receive pairs on the opposite ends.
ASCII Terminal
When using an ASCII Terminal or terminal-emulation software as the user interface, DIP 
switch SW1 must be set to the switch settings shown in row #2 of 
.
Table 3-3. SW1 Settings 
Row #
SW 1
SW 2
SW 3
SW 4
Interpretation
1
ON
ON
ON
ON
No auto boot, all other settings per CompactFlash
2
OFF
ON
ON
ON
No auto boot, user interface via serial port 
3
ON
ON
OFF
ON
No auto boot, user interface via Ethernet 
AdeptWindows (use IP address in CompactFlash)
4
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
No auto boot, user interface via Ethernet 
AdeptWindows (use default IP address)
5
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
Operation per CompactFlash and NVRAM settings
CAUTION: 
Adept strongly recommends using shielded 
Ethernet cables to connect the SmartController to an 
Ethernet network. Use only switches (not hubs) that 
provide shielded RJ-45 connectors. Adept cannot ensure 
reliable operation of the Ethernet connection without 
proper shielding of all the Ethernet connectors and cables.