User`s manual
IPL T SF Series • Communication and Control
Communication and Control, cont’d
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Pacing and handshaking are not supported on captive
screw connectors.
All of the bidirectional serial ports are completely software
congurable. Baud rates can be set up to 115 Kbs. Using
the Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands found in the
“Programmer’s Guide for the Telnet and Web Browser” later in
this chapter, these ports can be congured to control most serial
devices. Once a port is congured and properly cabled to the
controlled device, serial commands can be issued to the port
from a Web page, Telnet connection, or by using the advanced
scripting capability built into the IP Link product family.
Communication with the Interface
Web server
The on-board Web server is displayed as a set of default Web
pages which can be accessed via a Web browser. These pages
are the primary means of communication with, and control
through, the IPL T SF interface. Web browsers such as Netscape
Navigator (version 6.0 or higher), or Internet Explorer (version
5.5 or higher) can be used, but if using Internet Explorer, you
must also have Microsoft Script (version 5.6 or higher).
The PC used to access the Web server must have a connection in
common with the IPL T SF interface. In other words, both the
unit and the PC should be connected to your local intranet or
the Internet.
If you have established passwords for the interface, you will be
shown a password window when your browser accesses the
IPL T SF unit (but not when you initially access the Web server,
since no passwords have been established). Your level of control
over the interface depends on the password you enter in this
password screen. If you enter the administrator’s password, you
have control of all matters of conguration. If you enter a user
password, you are be restricted to control of A/V devices and
viewing status.
Accessing and using the Web server
Logon and system status
1. Double click the Web browser icon on your Windows
desktop to launch your Web browser.
2. Enter the IP address of the unit (see “IPL T SF interface
conguration” in chapter 3) in the Address eld at the
top of the screen and press the Enter key. The Password
window (gure 4-7) is displayed if a password has been set
(this will not happen the rst time you access the interface,
as no password is set at the factory).