Specifications

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11.3 Changing the IP Address Directly on the Scale
In most situations you will be able to simply use the DC-200/300’s default IP Address.
To change the IP address of the DC-200/300 scale using the Machine Setup Utility program that is in the Service
Tools Folder on your DC-300 Setup Tools CD-ROM, see Section 11.2. The scale’s IP address can also be
changed directly on the scale itself.
To change the IP address of the DC-200/300 directly from the keyboard of the scale, follow the instructions
below:
1. Press the
MODE key three times. The scale will display SERVICE MODE. While holding down the REZERO
key, enter 0416. The display will show the Scale IP Address. Unless you have modified it as explained in
Section 11.2, it should show the default address which is 192168001000 for the DC-300 and
192168000002 for the DC-200.
2. To change the IP address, enter a new one from the numeric keypad. Note that the digits you enter will
show up starting with the fourth character to the right. The last three digits represent the port number and
are set by setting
SPEC 41 - PORT NUMBER (IP). See Section 3.1.1 for information on how to change the
scale’s SPEC settings.
3. To save the changes and exit the IP Address display, press the
CODE key. To exit without saving your
changes, press the TARE key. Then press the MODE key twice to return to the normal or weighing mode.
11.4 Ethernet Cable Connection Between the Scale and the Computer
If you are connecting the scale directly to an IBM-compatible PC, use a Category 5 Ethernet Crossover cable.
(The cable MUST be a crossover cable, not a standard Ethernet cable.) Plug one end of the cable into the
Ethernet port on the DC-200/300 scale and the other end into the network card on the computer. If you need help
selecting the right cable or port on your computer, contact your Network Administrator or your DIGI dealer.
If you are connecting the scale to a network hub, use a regular or “straight” Category 5 Ethernet cable. Plug one
end of the cable into the Ethernet port on the DC-200/300 scale and the other end into an open port on the hub. If
you need help selecting the right cable or checking the configuration of your hub, contact your Network
Administrator.
11.5 Setting the Computer’s Network Communication
Note: The instructions and screen shots below apply to computers running Microsoft Windows XP as their operating system.
Earlier versions of Windows are similar although the options may not appear in precisely the same place. For help with
installations in other versions of Windows, see your Network Administrator or contact Rice Lake Weighing Systems.
1. Open the Windows Control Panel.
2. Open the Network Dialog Box by double-clicking on the Network icon in the Control Panel.
Figure 11-2. Network Selection in Control Panel
3. In the Network Connections screen double-click on the icon for the Local Area Connection.