Measurement Specialties 9116 User Manual

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If the user wishes to manually change the factory set IP address in a module, it may be done 
with  the NUSS application program (described more fully in Section 6.1.2.2). To use it for this 
purpose, select the desired module on the application’s screen map (left window), then press 
(click) the right-mouse button to get the module’s pop-up context menu. From the NUSS menu, 
select Configure, Network Options.  A new screen then appears that will accept a new IP 
address (and other network parameters). After the new address is sent, the module must be “re-
booted” (another choice on the context menu) before it will take effect.  
 
 
 
 
Note
 
Model 9116 modules are factory-configured to use a 200.xxx.xxx.xxx 
IP address with a 192.0.0.0 subnet mask. These addresses were 
chosen with the understanding that the modules would run on a 
totally private network. Addressing errors may occur if modules are 
connected to a company internal network or if the modules are 
connected to the Internet. If you are not sure about the configured 
networking scheme, please consult your network administrator.
 
 
 
 
 
Note
 
Model 9116 modules are currently designed to use RARP protocol 
and BOOTP protocol for Dynamic IP address assignment. When 
placed in Dynamic addressing mode, (through the TCP/IP protocol 
‘w1301' command), the modules will first try to resolve their 
addresses using RARP protocol. If no RARP server can be found, 
the modules will then use the BOOTP protocol. The modules will 
alternate between these two protocols until a response is received 
and an IP address is assigned. If you are not sure about these 
protocols, or if your modules should be using them, please contact 
your network administrator.
 
 
 
6.1.2.2  
Host IP Address Assignment for Windows
®
 95/98/2000/XP/NT 
 
Note
 
A simple Windows
®
 95/98/2000/XP/NT BOOTP/RARP server is 
available free of charge from Pressure Systems.  For additional 
information on the BOOTP Lite application contact the Pressure 
Systems Sales or the Applications Support Department.  The 
application can also be downloaded from the Pressure Systems web 
site found at 
www.PressureSystems.com
.
 
 
In order to communicate with the Ethernet Model 9116, the host computer must also be 
configured with an appropriate IP address.  For Windows
®
 95/98/2000/XP and Windows
®
 NT, a 
typical configuration is described below.  Note that this configuration assumes that a host PC 
Ethernet adapter is installed and not in use for any other TCP/IP application.  If your Ethernet 
adapter is used for other TCP/IP communications, contact your MIS or network administrator to 
determine proper host IP address and subnet mask configurations before proceeding.