Configure the Controller
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1. 3 Change the default password to a suitable password for your site kj Ensure that you keep the same password across all Controllers Do not change the Controllers Logical Address assigned during the IXP220 Software s Auto ID 4 Set the IXP220 Controller s configuration for each Controller That is if necessary change the Port Number Ensure that all the Controllers have the same configuration This step is optional default settings should do for most sites a Safe IP will be supported in a later Software version ewww impro net o ISW301 0 0 GB 00 March 2009 Page 2 If the Controller is not on the same subnet as the Host PC continue as follows 5 Select all the Controllers for your site and export their settings to a file 6 Check the file exists and contains the data for manual entry into the IXP220 Software at Auto ID Start the Discovery Utility In Windows go to Start gt All Programs gt IXP220 gt Utils gt Ethernet Discovery Utility Alternately access the Ethernet Discovery Utility direct from the IXP220 Base Application From the Menu Bar select Hardware gt Unit Discovery View all Available Controllers i IXP220 Discovery Utility laka File Network Configuration Help Devi Search Local Subnet MAC i c IP Address Static Subnet Mask Static Gateway Static Product Ver LA Advanced Local Search Search IP Select Network Interface Configure IP Figure 1 Ethernet Discovery2. Controller because a DHCP Server may assign a new IP Address resulting in the Software losing communications If the Controller is NOT on the DHCP Server ensure the PC is on the same IP Range as that of the Controller If the PC s IP Range differs you cannot change the Controller s settings Configure a Controller s IP Address settings as follows 1 Inthe Ethernet Discovery Utility window select the Controller for configuration 2 From the Menu Bar select Network gt Configure IP 3 Logon if requested see page 5 AN Configuration Settings Device MAC Address 00 1A 6E 00 0B S1 Device IP Address 192 1 0 238 Static Gateway IP Address 192 1 3 2 Static Subnet Mask 255 255 252 0 Subnet Host bits Device Name DP220 Figure 3 Configuration Settings Dialog 4 Assign the IXP220 Controller to EITHER a local or non local Subnet as follows ewww impro net o ISW301 0 0 GB 00 March 2009 Page 6 Local Subnet refers to the subnet connecting the Controller and the PC whether running IXP220 or the stand alone Ethernet Discovery Utility id By assigning an invalid IP Address the IXP220 may no longer communicate Refer to the Controller s Installation Manual for information on restoring factory defaults Case 1 using the integrated Ethernet Discovery Utility access the Ethernet Discovery Utility direct from the IXP220 Base Application see the Tip on page 3 After detection and configuration it
3. Utility Network Menu To view all the IXP220 Controllers on the local subnet 1 On the Menu Bar go to Network gt Search Local Subnet 2 If the Discovery Application fails to find any Devices at the Device Not Found dialog click the OK button 3 On the Menu Bar go to Network gt Advanced Local Search ewww impro net e ISW301 0 0 GB 00 March 2009 Page 3 By selecting Advanced Local Search you may 1 Select the correct Network Interface only displayed where more than one exists and 2 Enter the correct Subnet Mask If the search returns Controller details then the Discovery Application while running retains the Network Interface and Subnet Mask information captured for further searches You may however use the Advanced Local Search feature again during the session for further searches using different search criteria 4 Atthe Select Network Interface dialog select the relevant Network Interface if more than one displays 5 Click the OK button 6 Inthe Input dialog in the textbox enter the Subnet Mask for your network 7 Click the OK button 8 Wait for the Controllers to display Sort the information displayed in either ascending or descending order by selecting the column header The arrow displayed in the column header indicates whether sorting is ascending or descending and the column on which the sort took place View a Specific Controller To view specific Controller s 1 On the Menu Ba
4. d textbox re enter your chosen password 5 Click on the ka button Configure the Port Number This is an advanced feature use the feature only if required If using the stand alone Ethernet Discovery Utiity After making changes to one or more Controller s Configuration Settings ensure you export the configuration file for entry into the IXP220 Base Application Using the Discovery Utility view or configure the Port Number of the Controller as follows 1 Select the Controller for configuration 2 From the Menu Bar select Configuration gt Set Configuration 3 Logon if requested see page 5 ewww impro net o ISW301 0 0 GB 00 March 2009 Page 9 AN Device Configuration ImproxPort number 10005 Safe IP Controller will reboot if configuration is changed ka ks Figure 4 Device Configuration Dialog 4 Inthe Device Configuration dialog in the ImproxPort Number textbox change the Port Number The default Port Number is 10005 Only change the default Port Number if it clashes with other devices or services on your network Safe IP is not currently supported it will however be supported in a later Software version 5 Click the button to confirm 6 Wait while the Controller re boots about 15 seconds ewww impro net o ISW301 0 0 GB 00 March 2009 Page 10 Advanced Features Clear the Controller s Memory This feature lets you clear the Controller s memory used for storing the Contro
5. impro Ethernet Discovery Utility SOFTWARE USER MANUAL Scope of Document This document gives instructions on extra steps needed to add and configure IXP220 Controllers using the IXP220 Software Suite and related Utilities Document Conventions We use the following conventions in this document Note points out extra information Tip points out alternative methods to perform a task Li Important points out important information Warning points out potential danger to you or the product Before You Begin Have the following available e Anactive Ethernet connection to the IXP220 Controller e The IXP220 Software Suite e The MAC Address and Fixed Address of each IXP220 Controller on a label bundled with the Controller ewww impro net o Configure the Controller The Ethernet Discovery Utility allows the following actions e LOCAL Subnet LAN use the integrated Ethernet Discovery Utility to detect the IXP220 Controllers e NON LOCAL Subnet WAN use the stand alone Ethernet Discovery Utility This Utility allows installation of the Controller at a remote location without prior configuration on the Local Subnet of the Host PC e Configuration of the network address settings e Configuration of the IXP220 Controller s settings We recommend you carry out configuration as follows 1 View the Controllers on the Network 2 Confirm or change the IP Address and set the Address to static
6. ller s Database that is the Tags Transactions Terminal Tables Actions Time Patterns and so on Only use this feature in consultation with Impro s Support personnel 1 Selectthe Controller for configuration 2 From the Menu Bar select Configuration gt Clear Memory 3 Logon if requested see page 5 Localisation and Translation Localisation and Translation lets Users from different locales countries and geographical locations use the Discovery Utility in their own language Choose Locale 1 From the Menu Bar select File gt Choose Locale Locale Chooser Language en English Country UNITED STATES US Variant Figure 5 Locale Chooser Dialog 2 Inthe Locale Chooser dialog from the Language drop down list make your selection ewww impro net o ISW301 0 0 GB 00 March 2009 Page 11 ri IEEE EG I 3 From the Country drop down list make your selection 4 From the Variant drop down list select a language variant based on your previous selections optional 5 Click the OK button Translating the Software Interface 1 From the Menu Bar select File gt Translate Main Frame Common Dlg Utities Translate Common Net Utilities Figure 6 Translation Selection Dialog 2 Select the Unit for translation for example Main Frame Common Dialog Utilities or Common Net Utilities 3 Click the corresponding Translate button New Text en_US Configuration Settings Please select the
7. oller Product Specification Catalogue ISC350 0 0 GB XX e ImproX IXP220 Controller Installation Manual ISC300 0 0 GB XX E The referenced documents are available for download at www impro net Alternatively contact your Impro dealer for a copy User Notes ewww impro net o ISW301 0 0 GB 00 March 2009 Page 14 TT User Notes access control e WWW im Pree DS t e access control ISW301 0 0 GB 00 March 2009 Page 15 User Notes This manual is applicable to the IXP220 Software Suite V1 80 upwards and the ImproX IXP220 Controller SC960 1 0 GB 00 ISC962 1 0 GB 00 IPS960 1 0 GB 00 IPS961 1 0 GB 00 IPS962 1 0 GB 00 and IPS963 1 0 GB 00 The last two digits of the Impro stock code indicate the issue status of the product IXP220 Software English Manuals LATEST ISW301 0 0 GB 00 Mar 2009 ISSUE 220Disc swm en 01 docx ewww impro net e ISW301 0 0 GB 00 March 2009 Page 16
8. r go to Network gt Search IP 2 Inthe Enter IP Address dialog enter the IP Address of the Controller you re searching for ewww impro net o ISW301 0 0 GB 00 March 2009 Page 4 3 Click on the amp button 4 Wait for the Controller to display Secure Logon Accessing certain menu choices listed on the Network and Configuration menus needs a secure logon These choices include e Configure IP e Clear the Memory e Change Password A secure logon activates after about 12 seconds You will remain logged on to the selected Controller until you select another Controller and choose a menu alternative needing a logon You will also lose connection to the current Controller after changing the IP Address clearing the memory or changing the Controller s configuration Secure Logon Dialog AX Device Password Ba Enter password for device to be accessed kal ks Figure 2 Device Password Dialog 1 Inthe Device Password dialog enter your password The default password is masterkey for improved security we recommend that you change this password 2 Click on the amp button ewww impro net o ISW301 0 0 GB 00 March 2009 Page 5 Configure IP Addresses If you do not know your Configuration Settings contact your Network Administrator If a DHCP server is present IP Addresses are dynamically assigned initially Obtain a suitable IP Address from your Network Administrator A static IP Address is essential for the
9. roller changes the IP Address and reboots In this case if the Address points outside the Local Subnet the Controller is not found until it s physically moved to the new location Changes to the IP Configuration result in the Controller rebooting on acceptance of the change The Configuration Settings dialog remains open while allowing the Controller to reboot On closure of the dialog the Utility again searches for the Controller and if successful displays the updated Controller details 8 Click the Update buiton After installing the Controller in its new location you can find it by using Network gt Search IP Case 2 using the stand alone Ethernet Discovery Utility use this version of the Ethernet Discovery Utility when installing a Controller at a remote location without prior configuration on the local subnet of the Host PC Install the Utility on a PC on the Remote Subnet to detect and configure the Controller Do NOT check the Force Update checkbox Export the settings to a file for manual entry into the IXP220 Base Application ewww impro net o ISW301 0 0 GB 00 March 2009 Page 8 Change the Default Password 1 From the Menu Bar select Configuration gt Change Password 2 Logon if requested see page 5 3 Inthe Enter New Device Password dialog in the Enter New Password textbox enter a new password for the selected Controller Your new password must not exceed 16 characters 4 Inthe Confirm New Passwor
10. row containing t Please select the row containing t Assign Logical Address to Device Assign Logical Address to Device Figure 7 Translate Text Dialog access contro www impro net 9 access contro ISW301 0 0 GB 00 March 2009 Page 12 4 Inthe Translate Text dialog from the New Text column select a phrase to translate The Original column displays words in English The New Text column displays a copy of the English words but it is editable This means you can substitute the default words in the New Text column for words in your own language Press the F2 key thus opening the phrase for editing Enter a substitute phrase suitable for your Locale Press the Tab key to move to the next phrase Repeat steps 5 to 7 for each phrase you wish to edit Click the OK button Repeat steps 2 to 9 for the remaining Units for translation Click the Close button IA Li Do NOT edit a Module s translation for example Main Frame twice in the same session Close the application and re start thus preventing loss of the translated data ewww impro net o ISW301 0 0 GB 00 March 2009 Page 13 Extra Information Further information is available at the following resources e IXP220 Software Quick Start Guide 1SW302 0 0 GB XX e IKP220 Software Installation Guide ISW300 0 0 GB XX e 1XP220 WebHelp ISW390 0 0 GB XX e IKP220 Software Product Specification Catalogue ISW350 0 0 GB XX e ImproXIXP220 Contr
11. s not necessary to assign a Logical Address as the IXP220 Auto ID process does this Therefore it is not necessary to export the settings to a file 4 2 3 4 5 In the Device IP Address textbox enter a Device IP Address Tick the checkbox to set the IP Address to Static In the Gateway IP Address textbox enter a Gateway IP Address Tick the checkbox to set the Gateway IP Address to Static Continue with ONE of the procedures Subnet Mask or Subnet Host Bits below Subnet Mask 1 Select the Subnet Mask radio button 2 Inthe textbox alongside enter the Subnet Mask 3 Tick the checkbox to set the Subnet Mask to Static Subnet Host Bits 1 Select the Subnet Host Bits radio button 2 Enter the number of bits in the textbox If necessary amend the supplied Device Name Use the same site prefix to name devices belonging to the same site Example Site 1 Factory Site 1 Testing ewww impro net o ISW301 0 0 GB 00 March 2009 Page 7 7 Ensure the Force Update checkbox is UNCHECKED when assigning an Address on the Local Subnet Alternatively ensure the Force Update checkbox is CHECKED when assigning an Address on an external subnet ill If the Force Update checkbox remains UNCHECKED the Controller changes the IP Address testing communication on the new Address If successful the update is final if not the Controller reverts to its old settings By CHECKING the Force Update checkbox the Cont
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