Corp Computer Accessories User Manual

LaserSpeed 8000-3 Instruction Handbook
Ethernet Communication
Part No. 93463 / Drawing No. 0921-01561 Page 167 of 221 Revision A (Sep 2007)
Ethernet Communication
The LS8000-3 has an optional Ethernet port that can be used to collect data
and configure settings. Measurement data and configuration settings are
available over both the TCP and UDP protocols. For ease of use, the LS8000-
3 can act as a DHCP client, automatically obtaining a network IP address from
a DHCP server. Also, it supports host name advertisement, so that the gauge
can be addressed on the network without actually knowing the IP address.
Supported Protocols
In general, TCP should be used for configuration settings and UDP for real-
time measurement data. All data and configuration commands are available
over both protocols, but UDP has much lower overhead, so it is better suited
for continuous, high-speed, data output. TCP is a slower protocol that
guarantees delivery of each packet, so it is better suited for configuring
settings. TCP and UDP can be used concurrently.
COM LED
The COM light on top of the LS8000-3 can be configured to indicate Ethernet
activity by setting the COM LED Function ($C command) setting to 1. This is a
blue-orange LED that can have the following states:
Ethernet State COM LED
No Connection Off
Connection OK Orange
Activity Detected Blue
Collision White
Configuration Settings
This table lists the configuration settings relevant to Ethernet communications.
Setting
Configuration
Command Read/Write
Ethernet Enabled *ETHERNET Read Only
Ethernet Hardware ID *MACID Read Only
DHCP Enable/Disable *DHCP Read/Write
Host Name *NAME Read/Write
IP Address *IPADDR Read/Write
Default Gateway Address *IPDEFGW Read/Write