Setup guide

GRAVIMETRIC GATEWAY AND ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS

8. In the Configurator program click Locate Server, then Broadcast Search. If no DE-

211 units were found in a Broadcast Search, verify that the NPort Express is properly

connected to the network and powered on.

9. With a successful search the Configurator will find your DE-211. Select your DE-211

from the list of found devices, and then click Configuration in the menu, then

Modify Configuration.

Note: If you are configuring multiple DE-211’s (G2-ES’s), a broadcast search will

display all found in the list. To distinguish which DE-211 is which on your network,

you should write down the unique MAC on the back of each G2-ES and configure

them accordingly.

10. Under the Network Tab, check off IP Address and Netmask. Assign the DE-211 a

fixed, un-used IP address and a Netmask in the same range as your G2 Server PC.

(Example, if the G2 Servers IP address is 10.0.0.1 and the Netmask is 255.255.255.0,

then assign the DE-211 an IP address of 10.0.0.2 with a Netmask of 255.255.255.0).

11. Under the OP_Mode Tab, check off Change OP_Mode, and select TCP Server.

12. Under the Serial Setting Tab, check off Change Serial Port Settings.

Use the following settings:

Baud Rate – 1200 Stop Bits- One

Parity – None Flow Control – None

Data Bits – 8 UART FIFO – Disable

13. Under the Password Tab, an OPTIONAL Password can be assigned to restrict access

to the G2-ES. To assign a password, check Change Password and enter a password

and re-enter the password to confirm.

14. When complete with the above instructions, click OK to upload settings to the DE-

211 Ethernet to Serial converter unit. When Progress confirms OK, proceed to the

next DE-211 or click close and exit the Configurator. The NPort Express is now

configured to allow access to the Maguire Weigh scale blender from the G2 Server.

G2-ES TROUBLESHOOTING

If communications cannot be established check the following:

• All dipswitches on the G2-ES should be in the OFF position (down).

• Verify with your network administrator that your 10BaseT network is configured

correctly. Look for a lit Link LED on the DE-211. From the command prompt, can

you ping the IP address of the G2-ES?

• Verify the settings of NPort Express DE-211 as indicated above.