Instruction manual

FMCS-1 Monitor
BELAR ELECTRONICS LABORATORY, INC. Page 19
17. SOFTWARE SETUP AND UNIT UPDATE INFORMATION
The FMCS-1 maybe connected to a computer using the BELAR WizWin Software, which can be downloaded from our
website at www.belar.com. Connections can be made using the RS-232 port or Ethernet connectors on the rear panel. In
addition to accessing the unit remotely, the WizWin Software may also be used to update the FMCS-1 firmware in the field.
Please check our website at www.belar.com for the latest software updates as we are always improving our products and
adding features.
17-1. CONNECTING TO THE UNIT USING THE RJ-45 NETWORK JACK
1. Download and Install the latest version of BELAR WizWin Software from our website.
2. If connecting to a network with a DHCP server in place (the FMCS-1 is shipped with DHCP enabled) connect the
FMCS-1 to your network, on the same subnet as the computer you loaded the WizWin Software, and power cycle
the unit.
3. If your network does not have a DHCP server, the FMCS-1 will select an APIPA (Automatic Private IP Address)
address in the 169.254.xxx.xxx range with a 255.255.0.0 subnet. You can then use an isolated (non DHCP) switch or
a crossover cable to connect the FMCS-1 to your computer. You must set the computer IP to the same
169.254.xxx.xxx range with the 255.255.0.0 subnet. (Most computers set to DHCP enabled will default to an APIPA
address if no DHCP server is present when they are booted up).
4. To obtain the Units IP address on the FMCS-1, activate the popup menu and select Settings, under Settings select the
Network:Status submenu to display the current network information. Make sure that the FMCS-1 is power cycled
after the RJ-45 cable has been connected to the unit.
5. Run the WizWin Software and select “Connections” from the window. A pop-up dialog box will appear, select
“Connection #1” and click the “Configure” Button. Using the tabs in the Configuration Dialog Box set the
“Hardware Type” to “FMCS-1”, set the “Connection Type” to “Network- Ethernet”, and under “Network” set the
“IP Address” to the address displayed on the FMCS-1, then set the “PORT” to “10001”, click the “Save” Button to
finish. Finally, click the “Connect” Button and the unit will connect and display a virtual front panel of the unit.
17-2. CONNECTING TO THE UNIT USING THE RS-232 PORT
1. Download and Install the latest version of BELAR WizWin Software from our website.
2. Connect the unit to the computer using a 9-pin serial modem cable.
3. Run the WizWin Software and select “Connections” from the window. A pop-up dialog box will appear, select
“Connection #1” and click the “Configure” Button. Using the tabs in the Configuration Dialog Box set the
“Hardware Type” to “FMCS-1”, set the “Connection Type” to “RS-232”, under “RS-232” set the “COM Port” to the
COM Port being used on the computer, click the “Save” Button to finish. Finally, click the “Connect” Button and the
unit will connect and display a virtual front panel of the unit.
17-3. UPDATING THE FMCS-1 FIRMWARE
Establish a computer connection to the unit using either the RS-232 Port or the RJ-45 Ethernet Jack. See the previous
instructions for connecting to the FMCS-1.
With the WizWin Software running and connected to the FMCS-1 the virtual front panel of the unit should be visible. In the
“Connections” Dialog Box click the “Update” Button, a “Update” Dialog Box will appear showing the FMCS-1 units current
software version and the Files software version. A warning message will appear if the File software version is the same or
older than what is currently in FMCS-1 unit. To start the update click the “Update EPROM” Button, the front panel of the
FMCS-1 will show the update status.
17-4. UPDATING THE FMCS-1 LANTRONIX ETHERNET CONTROLLER
The Lantronix Ethernet Controller should be updated to version 4.0.0.0 for proper operation of the unit. Establish a computer
connection to the unit using either the RS-232 Port or the RJ-45 Ethernet Jack. See the previous instructions for connecting to
the FMCS-1.
With the WizWin Software running and connected to the FMCS-1 the virtual front panel of the unit should be visible. In the
“Connections” Dialog Box click the “Update” Button, a “Update” Dialog Box will appear showing the FMCS-1 Lantronix
current software version and the Files software version. To start the update click the “Update Lantronix Button, the front
panel of the FMCS-1 will show the update status.