RoboteQ AX2550 User Manual

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To operate over the network, two computers are required, as show in Figure 97 below. The 
top computer is connected to the controller via its COM port. Both computers are con-
nected to a TCP/IP network. 

The computer connected to the controller must run a communication server program 
named Roboserver. This program is automatically installed in the Start menu when install-
ing the Roborun utility. This program’s function it to wait for and accept TCP/IP connection 
requests from the other computer and then continuously move data between the network 
and the COM port. When launched, the screen shown below appears.

The second computer runs the Roborun utility. To establish contact with the server pro-
gram, click on the “Change COM/LAN Port” button and enter the IP address of the second 
computer. Communication should be established immediately.

When the two computers are connected, it will be possible to operate the motors and read 
the controller’s operating parameters in the Roborun Run window.

Note that it is not possible to use this configuration to change the controller’s parameters 
or update the controller’s software. 

Wired or 
Wireless 

802.11 LAN

Computer running

Roborun Utility

Computer running

Roboserver

Controller

FIGURE 97. Operating the controller over a LAN

FIGURE 98. Roboserver screenshot when idle