USER GUIDE September 01, 2010 KT-100036 TUNet NC-900 ® NETWORK COLLECTOR Tantalus Systems Corp. 301– 3480 Gilmore Way Burnaby BC V5G 4Y1 Canada p 604.299.0458 | f 604.451.4111 www.tantalus.
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REGULATORY NOTICES FCC PART 15 NOTICE, USA The devices described herein comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. The device may not cause harmful interference. 2. The device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The device is specifically designed to be used under Section 15.247 of the FCC Rules and Regulations.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 :: Product Description.............................................................................................................................. 1 1.1 Product Specification: NC-900 Network Collector ..................................................................... 1 2 :: Configuring and Installing the NC-900 ................................................................................................ 2 2.1 Programming Instructions for the Meter Shop (NC-900) ...............
1 :: Product Description The TUNet NC-900 Network Controller is as an array of TUNet devices that provides increased connectivity distances, thus permitting increased network coverage. It is designed for utilities that want to drive more value from an existing Ethernet system by using Ethernet as the backbone for TUNet data transport. The NC-900 Network Controller consists of two components: the internal control unit, and the antenna mast..
2 :: Configuring and Installing the NC-900 Before the NC-900 is ready for installation in the field, it must be configured to operate on the Utility’s network. Contact the System Administrator for the correct settings. Page 2 Tantalus Systems Corp.
2.1 Programming Instructions for the Meter Shop (NC-900) Ensure that you have a DT-400 Programming Station . 1. Remove the NC-900 from the box. Plug the Ethernet cable into RJ-45 port. 2. Ensure that the DT-400 Programmer is powered and connected to the NC-900 using a crimped-style Ethernet cable. 3. Power up the NC-900. 4. Start the programming software on the DT-400 and follow the prompts. Refer to Section 3 :: DT-400 Programming Software Guide on page 5 for more information.
2.2 Registering the NC-900 on the Network Each NC-900 Network Collector must be registered on the Tantalus Network Server as part of the activation process. This must be done by individually configuring the 4 NC-90 modules situated in the NC-900 Network Controller. Each NC-90 module in the NC-900 has a unique identifier called the Network ID located on an outside label. No two devices produced by Tantalus have the same Network ID.
3 :: DT-400 Programming Software Guide Configuring an NC-900 Network Collector using the programmer is similar to configuring any home network router. You must choose a dynamic or static network addressing scheme, and then enter the address of the NS-2000 Network Server. The DT-400 runs in two modes: • The “TUNet User” account which is used to program the NC-90 devices. This account can also view or download programming log files over USB.
3.1 Programming Quick Start Note: Ensure that the date, time, and time zone have been set under the sysadmin account before first use of the DT-400. Refer to section 3.3.4 for details.
3.2 TUNet User Account Before you can use the DT-400 programmer to program the NC-90, you must choose between a dynamic or static network addressing scheme. Tantalus recommends dynamic addressing in all cases, unless there is a specific technical reason that static addressing must be used instead. If you are unclear about which addressing scheme to choose, speak to your Network Administrator. LAUNCHING DEVICE CONFIGURATION 1. Log in to the DT-400 laptop.
3.2.1 Configuring a Dynamic Network Addressing Scheme Dynamic network addressing is the simplest network addressing scheme to setup and to maintain. TO CONFIGURE A DYNAMIC NETWORK ADDRESSING SCHEME Note: Make sure that the cable from the DT-400 is plugged into the NC-90 and is powered up. The NC-90 is ready for configuration when the status light on the NC-90 is either solid red, flashing orange, or flashing red. 1. To configure for DHCP, choose 2. 2.
IPNM Address: This is the IP address of the Tantalus IPNM Server (usually the same as the Tantalus Network Server). Example: 66.119.167.133 IPMN Port: This is the port number of the Tantalus IPNM Server that the NC-90 uses for communication. At the last prompt, you will see a list of the configuration information that is about to be sent to the NC-90. Some values are supplied by the program. 3. Press to send the configuration to the NC-90. OR, type “n” to cancel.
3.2.2 Configuring a Static Network Addressing Scheme Static configuration requires additional variables and is much more difficult to change. In addition, an error in setting up a static addressing scheme may cause serious technical complications within your network. Warning Warning An incorrect net mask setting may render the NC-90 unable to communicate with the Network Server or the DT-400. Each NC-90 must have a unique network address.
TZ Offset: Timezone offset is the number of hours to be added to the local STANDARD time to obtain Universal Time (UTC). Time Zone Hours to Input Pacific (PST) 8 Mountain (MST) 7 Central (CST) 6 Eastern (EST) 5 Atlantic (AST) 4 IPNM Address: This is the IP address of the Tantalus IPNM Server (usually the same as the Tantalus Network Server). Example: 66.119.167.133 IPMN Port: This is the port number of the Tantalus IPNM Server that the NC-90 uses for communication.
3.2.3 Configuring Options The DT-400 Programmer laptop is designed to be directly connected to the NC-90 without requiring a switch or router. The laptop has a DHCP server that distributes a specific IP address to any NC-90 that requests one. You can use the Device IP option to control which IP address the laptop assigns to the NC-90 for purposes of programming. Most of the time you will just use the default address.
3.2.4 Working with Log Files The DT-400 stores a history of all successful programming sessions. This file is store in .cvs format for easy importation into third party spreadsheet programs. The file can be viewed on the DT-400 or may be copied to a USB storage device. The name of the DT-400 (see 3.3.5 Setting the Unit ID) is appended to the beginning of the export file in the following format“_client.csv”. The figure below shows a typical output of the log file.
10.1.1.1 dns1, for network DNS server 1 10.1.1.2 dns2, for network DNS server 2 (Optional) 10.1.1.3 dns3 for network DNS server 3 (Optional) When viewing log files on the DT-400, the following commands are available: Key Arrow keys Function Scroll up / down 1 line Scroll left / right f Scroll forward one screen b Scross backward one screen /pattern Searches the log file for the pattern you are looking for (case sensitive).
3.3 System Administration Account The System Administration account allows initial configuration of the DT-400 and provides pre-set network configurations that allow Tantalus Technical Support to provide remote servicing. Tantalus DT-400 System Administration (version 200.0004).
After a short delay, the program will echo the assigned IP address to the operator. In special circumstances, this option may also be used to change the network setting of the NC-90 if it was mistakenly configured for a Static Network Address and the wrong IP was programmed, or if you must configure it back for DHCP Addressing. Once you have configured this setting, the settings will be automatically saved and you will be logged out of the account.
3.4 Reprogramming Devices with Static Addresses In the event that a statically assigned TUNet device requires reconfiguration of its network parameters, the DT-400 must be reconfigured to match the same network parameters that were originally assigned to the device. The DT-400 must then be configured in the options to point to the IP address of the device that requires reprogramming. 1. Note the Network ID printed on the NC-90.
7. Select Options and select Configure DeviceIP. Set this to the IP ADDRESS of the NC-90 to be reprogrammed (In this case it is 10.0.0.10). 8. Connect a network cable from the NC-90 to the DT-400 and insert it into a meter collar. 9. Apply power to the NC-90. Wait for the lights to change to flashing orange or flashing red indicating that it is ready to be reprogrammed. The device is now ready to communicate with the DT-400. 10. Follow the standard programming instructions as described in Section 3.1.
3.5 Programming Error Codes When attempting to send the configuration to the NC-90, error codes may appear under certain conditions. 110 – No communication with the TUNet device. Check the following: 1. Check correct device IP. The default is 24.25.26.28 for dynamic address programming. 2. Check network cable connections between the DT-400 and the TUNet device. 3. Check DT-400 is in the correct network configuration. For dynamic address configuration, choose option 1 in the sysadmin account.
4 :: Contact nformation TANTALUS SYSTEMS CORP. Tantalus Systems Corp. 301 – 3480 Gilmore Way Burnaby, BC Canada V5G 4Y1 T/ 604.299.0458 F/ 604.451.4111 TECHNICAL SUPPORT TantalusTechsupport@tantalus.com GENERAL ENQUIRIES Info@tantalus.com Page 20 Tantalus Systems Corp.
