User's Manual

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Chapter 3
Communicating with the Recorder
Introduction
The Recorder supports different methods of communication. It is equipped with an
automatic network monitoring feature and dynamically switches IP addresses when the
Ethernet interface connection is changed or removed.
The preferred means of communicating with the Recorder is Ethernet LAN
Communication with DHCP Support because this works without configuration in most
network environments (DHCP server required, please ask your network administrator for
further information).
If this does not apply to your application the next best option is Direct Peer to Peer
Communication over Crossover Ethernet Cable. This method also works without
configuration but has the disadvantage of occupying the network interface of your PC,
hence you would not be able to access your local area network at the same time. The peer
to peer communication is best suited for directly connecting to the Recorder (e.g. when
you install the instrument at the measurement site for checking the signals or for
changing the measurement settings).
If you want to assign a fixed IP address to your Recorder refer to "Ethernet LAN
Communication using Fixed IP Addresses".
For special applications there are also the methods of Communication over Direct RS232
Cable and Communication using Modems. It is not recommended to use the serial
communication due to the low speed.