User manual

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19.5 ETHERNET PORT*
Ethernet
The Falcon 50 may communicate with one or more host computers on a local area
network via an ethernet connection (ethernet port available as an option). The
ethernet port operates at 10 or 100 megabits per second, carrying Internet
Protocol (IP) packets that conform to the UDP protocol.
The IP address that the Falcon 50 uses may be assigned manually by the user or
chosen by default. See the "Network Configuration" section. The Falcon 50
responds to "ping" requests on its assigned IP address.
The default IP Address (i.e factory default) of Falcon 50
network interface (when installed) is 192.168.0.20, with
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0.
WIRING CONSIDERATIONS
As always, quality CAT-5 cabling should be used. A CAT5 cable is used to
connect the network port on the back of the Falcon 50 to a port on a switch, hub or
router. It is also possible to connect the Falcon 50 directly to a host computer's
ethernet port using a crossover cable. LAN connections are typically limited to 100
meters without a hub, router or switch.
When connecting the Falcon 50 to a computer directly (i.e.with no infrastructure),
you must use a crossed CAT-5 cable as shown in Figure. When connecting a
Falcon 50 to an infrastructure (hub, switch, router...), use a straight-through cable.
When powering-up the processor, the Falcon 50 Network interface needs 30
seconds or more for complete auto-setup and inizialization. During this period, no
communication with the Pc through the Lan will be possible.
The network interface will be unavailabile for the same period (at least 30
seconds) also when altering its IP address.
For Network Port configuration You will need to communicate with the processor via
RS232 or USB connection.