User manual

Application Software

The User Interface

Network Configuration Dialog

Use the Network Configuration dialog to group 2680A and

NetDAQ products in a master/slave arrangement and to

select the network type (General or Isolated). The

Network Configuration dialog shows when the root node

in the TreeView is clicked. 2638A and 1586A devices

cannot be used in a Master/Slave grouping.

Device Configuration Dialog

Use the Device Configuration dialog to configure devices.

This dialog is shown when a device in the TreeView is

selected.

Use the Configuration dialogs to:

• Set up the device network settings (IP address and

Port number)

• Verify the IP address or the USB port and the

connection

• Upload and download the configuration from/to the

device

• Save and load the configuration to and from the PC

card (2686A only)

Note

The Save command saves the actual 2686A

configuration to the PC Card. The Load

command loads the configuration from the PC

Card to the 2686A.

• Set up the device general settings

• Specify which module will control the trigger out

signal for master/slave operation (2680A and

NetDAQ only)

Module Configuration Dialog

Depending on the model, a device can have up to six

modules with specific configuration settings. The Module

Configuration dialog is shown as a module in the

TreeView is selected.

Analog Channel Configuration Dialog

Use the Analog Channel Configuration dialog to set

function, range, and alarm information.

DIO Configuration Dialog

Use the DIO Configuration dialog to enter totalizer

configuration information. To set relays and I/O pins, see

the DIO Communication dialog described later in this

manual.