Specifications

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Section 3 Operation
Platinum VAX-C Series
Table 3-17 Xmtr Home>Exciter Home>Setup>Remote Communications
Field Explanation
Rear Ethernet Sub Window
MAC Address Fixed rear Ethernet port MAC (Media Access Control) address is
displayed.
Mode Select DHCP (Dynamic Host Control Protocol) or Static. If Static is
selected, click into and fill fields (obtained from your IT system
administrator): IP, Gateway, & Subnet Mask.
Apply Select Apply soft key to implement changes
Front Ethernet Sub Window: For information on how to connect to the Front Ethernet port, see Section
"5.12.4 Connection Via Front Ethernet Connector" on page 5-34.
MAC Address Fixed MAC address is displayed. This is required to change feature key.
IP Address Fixed IP address is displayed.
RS232 & CAN Sub Window
Baud Rate (kHz),
Data Bits, Parity &
Stop Bits
These values are displayed. Use these values when connecting via RS232.
Exciter ID Enter Exciter A or B. Note: When dual exciters are used they must be set
to different values. If both are set to Exciter A control problems will
result and the transmitter will cycle on and off.
Baud Rate (kHz) Baud rate is displayed.
SNMP Setup
Trap IP Address A list of the IP addresses to which any generated SNMP traps will be
sent.
Read-Write
Community
This is a password which allows a set to be performed. Default is
‘private’
SNMP Version Choices are 1 or 2C.
Version 1: The trap which is sent tells of an occurrence of an event but
gives no details.
Version 2C: This trap tells of an occurrence of an event and gives details
concerning it.
Port Port number.
Set Choices are Off/On.