DSA.NET Ethernet Interface Configuration Manual
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4. Default eee ee es Preface Designed expressly for remote MCA control the DSA net Ethernet Interface connects the DSA 1000 MCA to an Ethernet network via the MCA s RS 232 port Though ide ally suited for controlling remote MCAs the DSA net Interface can also be used in place of an RS 232 connection between a local MCA and the host computer The latter system may see a lower throughput when compared to a direct USB connection Notes 1 Hardware Setup This chapter describes the Interface s rear panel s indicators and connectors Figure 1 and tells you how to connect the system s cables page 3 oo Figure 1 The DSA net s Rear Panel Indicators There are three indicators on the DSA net s rear panel Server Client LAN status and RS 232 status Server Client LED On The instrument is in the Server Mode Off The instrument is in the Client Mode Regular Flashing The instrument is in the Setup Mode Irregular Flashing Power On Self Test Mode Hardware Setup LAN Status LED O On The LAN connection is valid Off There is no LAN connection e Flashing The LAN is active the activity might not be related to this unit RS 232 Status LED Flashing The RS 232 computer interface is active Off The RS 232 computer interface is not active Connectors There are two data connectors and one power connector on the DSA net s rea
5. Model DSA net Ethernet Interface Configuration Manual 9237578A ISO 9001 SYSTEM C E CERTIFIED Copyright 2005 Canberra Industries Inc All rights reserved The material in this document including all information pictures graphics and text is the property of Canberra Industries Inc and is protected by U S copyright laws and international copyright conventions Canberra expressly grants the purchaser of this product the right to copy any material in this document for the purchaser s own use including as part of a submission to regulatory or legal authorities pursuant to the purchaser s legitimate business needs No material in this document may be copied by any third party or used for any commercial purpose or for any use other than that granted to the purchaser without the written permission of Canberra Industries Inc Canberra Industries 800 Research Parkway Meriden CT 06450 Tel 203 238 2351 FAX 203 235 1347 http www canberra com The information in this document describes the product as accurately as possible but is subject to change without notice Printed in the United States of America Table of Contents Preface sms ri ee 2 Q Q um RE ee A RA iii 1 Hardware Setup a 246546488440 O94 s s ew 1 INdICALOTS ca o E O W Ro oh Re pu Y BA Neo a adh TR o 1 Servet ChentU LED 2 4 4 oh a ms Bee eles a AA S d N 1 LAN Status LED cs oe ee pe a ELE Oh aw Q NU ee AA G Q 2 RS 232 Status LED soa a pice
6. a and commands between the host com puter and the DSA net unit via a 10 Base T 100 Base T Ethernet connection using the TCP IP protocol You must supply your own Ethernet network cable For CE compli ance it must be a shielded CA T5 cable RS 232 The RS 232 connection transfers data and commands between the DSA net Ethernet Power DC POWER DC power input from DSA 1000 rear panel connector nominal 7 5 V de at 0 6 A Indicators SER VER CLIENT ON when the instrument is in the Server Mode OFF when the instrument is in the Client Mode irregular FLASHING during Power On Self Test Mode regular FLASHING when the instrument is in the Setup Mode LAN ON when the LAN connection is valid FLASHING when there is LAN activ ity OFF when there is no LAN connection RS 232 ACTIVE ON when activity is present on the RS 232 bus OFF when no ac tivity is present Environmental OPERATING TEMPERATURE Oto 50 C OPERATING HUMIDITY Up to 80 non condensing 19 Physical 20 ENCLOSURE Metal and Plastic SIZE 6 4 x 14 0 x 16 8 cm 2 5 x 5 5 x 6 6 in HWD WEIGHT 0 73 kg 1 6 Ib Specifications Preventive Maintenance B Installation Considerations This unit complies with all applicable European Union requirements Compliance test ing was performed with application configurations commonly used for this module During the design and assembly of the module reasonable precautions were tak
7. ce ht eds OS Ade l a O G 2 COnMCCLOIS z ead ages le oho ON E DE he 0 ore Bee See oth 2 AE e 2 Network Connector ss mus a Bm awe ee RR Sw GS oe we ee SE eo 2 RS2232 Connector z nics Fo Fein Wok herd wi cr te ee RL a deed ee 3 2 DC Power Connector ss Q causas oe w p a W RR DADE QU a b HU e w W GQ Ua PUNO ws 2 Connecting the DSA net Cables o c e soars uee a A 3 2 Creating the MID File 2 202022 ee eens 4 The MID Wizard xep 6 500548 e a A DA A aa 4 Beginning the Definition 2 0 000 SL DI Si buw 30 ee 5 Endine the Definition y s sek AAN 10 3 Serial IP Configuration 11 Launching the Configuration Utility o o e ee 11 Step ll Selechins a DEVICE sai sema S yy a A a o 12 Step 2 Verifying the Entries gt s c p es ea w w y e 13 Step 3 Linking the COM Port eo roepe o 16 Step 4 Loading the MID File Into the Database o o o s s 18 A Specifications s T T A r ss s s Oe 19 Inputs Outputs 0 sem oh Ale aude AAA AR A 19 POW Cie y x a OE Gk ese Ole SR A Oe EO ee Ene Be Ge ee eS 19 Indicators san u hd DR he doe Oe O BE CR CE A Wu 30 19 Environmental ss ss mw wu woa we be bbe ee ee eRe DR SOC Eee O 19 Physical a gas sas s Sj qos ade Mo e we w ae ee ee ee A 20 B Installation Considerations a a Preventive Maintenance 1 A Cleaning the Unit C Reset to
8. de the address for the node on which the DSA net s IP address resides 2 Modify the parameters as required 3 Click the Update button to start the configuration process Progress and status messages will be displayed in the Status box Figure 11 DSA net Serial IP Server Setup Select a device from the list below DSA net devices not loaded in the runtime database Mid Name COM Port Baud Rate Sub Net Mask 57600 60 8 4 2 5 0 57600 255 255 255 0 57600 160 84 35 16 255 255 255 0 STEP 2 Verify the entries and select Update From To Update IP Address 192 168 1 1 160 84 35 4 Update Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 255 255 255 0 Update Set Default Gateway Address 0 0 0 0 Adding a temporary second IP address to the Network Interface Card Verifying the From IP address is active on the network Ok Executing a Script file to set the Serial IP Server IP address and parameters PLEASE WAIT Serial IP Server device is rebooting PLEASE WAIT Testing communications at the new IP address Ok Removing the temporary IP address from the Network Interface Card The Serial IP Server configuration was successful An entry of this configuration has been made for the COM port redirection software STEP 3 Link the virtual COM port to the IP address or choose Exit to abort STEP 4 Load this MEA into the runtime database or choose Exit to abort Figure 11 Progress Messages Displa
9. e 2000 is installed on Note Administrator privileges are required for installation Insure the DSA net Interface is powered on and connected to the network The flashing green LED on the unit s rear panel indicates network activity Browse to and run GENIE2K EXEFILES DSANETConfig exe where is the drive Genie 2000 is installed on To avoid duplicate IP addresses on the network connect only one new fac tory default settings DSA net Interface unit at a time 11 Launching the Configuration Utility Step 1 Selecting a Device Figure 9 shows the Utility with three DSA net Interfaces listed DSA net Serial IP Server Setup r STEP 1 Select a device from the list below DSA net devices not loaded in the runtime database Mid Name COM Port Baud Rate IP Address Sub Net Mask A A A NO nn 1157600 160 84 35 255 255 16 57600 160 84 35 16 255 255 255 0 STEP 2 Verify the entries and select Update From To Update IP Address Update Subnet Mask Update Set Default Gateway Address STEPS Link the virtual COM port to the IP address or choose Exit to abort STEP 4 Load this MEA into the runtime database or choose Exit to abort Figure 9 The Utility with Example Devices Listed 12 Launching the Configuration Utility Step 2 Verifying the Entries 1 To configure a device double click on device s entry in the list The Step 2 data fields will be pop
10. e DSA net s DC POWER jack Q 3 Connect the 9 pin male connector on the Preamp cable to the 9 pin female connector on the free end of the three connector cable 4 Connect the Ethernet cable to the DSA net s NETWORK jack Note You must supply your own Ethernet cable For CE compliance it must be a shielded CATS cable Creating the MID File 2 Creating the MID File The first step in using your DSA net Interface is to create an MCA Input Definition MID You ll use the MID Wizard described in the next section to set up your Input Defini tion quickly and easily If you want to change an existing definition you ll have to use the MID Editor Refer to The MCA Input Definition Editor section of the DSA 1000 Digital Spectrum Ana lyzer Hardware Manual The MID Wizard To use the MID Wizard open the Genie 2000 folder and select the MID Wizard icon to start the definition process The MID Wizard Beginning the Definition Defining the operating parameters for the DSA net Interface is a five step process each of which is detailed in the paragraphs that follow Note To complete the process you ll need to get the following data from your Sys tem Adminstrator the static IP Address the Subnet Mask and the Gateway Address Step 1 Selecting the MCA The first screen Figure 3 asks you to choose the MCA you want to create a definition for Click on the plus sign next to Network MCA to expand its list then sel
11. ect DSA net as your MCA MID Setup Wizard Step 1 Select MCA To start select an MCA device from the list below r Available MCAS Network MCAs B am B aim DSP 59 D54 2000 EB Multiport Il Net H USB MCAS E RS232 MCAs Plug in Board MCAs EEB IEFE 488 MCAs Unknown MC As Back Cancel Help Figure 3 Selecting the MCA Creating the MID File Step 2 Configuring the MCA The second screen Figure 4 lets you define the MCA MID Setup Wizard Step 2 Configure MCA Enter COM port and baud rate for the MCA r MCA Full Memory Cik C 2k C 4k e 8k C 16k C 32k COM Port Baud Rate gt cow y 57800 hed Acq Mode G PHA C MCS Enter IP address and Subnet Mask for DSA net r P Address Subnet Mask 4 160 84 35 4 255 255 255 0 lt Back Cancel Help Figure 4 Configuring the MCA MCA Full Memory Select the MCA s memory size 8k or 16k Com Port Select the communications port COM7 COM24 Baud Rate Select the communications port s baud rate 57600 or 115200 Acq Mode Select PHA or MCS IP Address and Subnet Mask Enter the static IP Address and Subnet Mask supplied by your System Administrator The MID Wizard Step 3 Configuring the Detector The third screen Figure 5 asks you to configure the detector MID Setup Wizard Step 3 Configure Detector Numb
12. en by the manufacturer to minimize the effects of RFI and EMC on the system However care should be taken to maintain full compliance These considerations include The use of a shielded CATS cable for Ethernet connection Compliant grounding and safety precautions for any internal power distribution The use of CE compliant accessories such as fans UPS etc Any repairs or maintenance should be performed by a qualified Canberra service representative Failure to use exact replacement components or failure to reassemble the unit as delivered may affect the unit s compliance with the specified EU requirements Preventive Maintenance Preventive maintenance is not required for this unit Cleaning the Unit When needed the unit may be cleaned with a soft cloth dampened with warm water Remove power from the unit before cleaning Be certain that unit is fully dry before restoring power 21 Reset to Default C Reset to Default If you forget or don t know your DSA net s IP address you can reset the unit to the factory default status with DSA net s Terminal Configuration program 1 Connect a null modem cable between the 9 pin RS 232 connector on the DSA net number 5 in Figure 1 and the RS 232 connector your PC COMI or COM2 2 Runa terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal on your PC Be sure that the communications port you specify in this program COMI or COM is the same as the one you plugged t
13. er of Channels Input Name 4 8192 4 Detector Type Ge E J Memory groups 1 lt Back Cancel Help Figure 5 Configuring the Detector Input Name The default DETO1 can be changed to a more meaningful name Detector Type Specify the type of detector you re using Ge Alpha or Nal Number of Channels Use the slider to set the number of memory channels assigned to this MCA Memory Groups Check this checkbox if you want to divide the assigned memory into two equally sized groups The box s legend will change from Memory Groups 1 to Memory Groups 2 Creating the MID File Steps 4 and 5 Not Used You won t see the screens for Steps 4 and 5 they are not used when configuring the DSA net Interface Step 6 Configuring the HVPS The next step Figure 6 configures the High Voltage Power Supply MID Setup Wizard Step 6 Configure High Voltage Power Supply Range Voltage limit Voltage 5000v gt 5000 04 oov Ok El o JA 1300 5000 1300 5000 Figure 6 Configuring the HVPS Range Select the HVPS s output Range Voltage Limit Set the HVPS s maximum Voltage Limit within the chosen range Voltage Specify the actual output voltage The MID Wizard Step 7 Reviewing the Definition Step 7 Figure 7 lets you review a summary of the Input Definition and asks you to enter the definition s MID FileName MID Setup Wizard Step 7 Summary M
14. he cable into in Step 1 Set the emulation program s COM port parameters to Baud rate 9600 Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow control None 3 Press the momentary action pushbutton switch behind the small hole on the right side of the DSA net This switch can be pressed with a tiny screwdriver or a stiff wire such as a straightened paper clip 4 Choose Menu Option 6 to restore all values to their default state Note Menu options 1 6 and 7 are the only ones used for Reset to Default No other menu options are supported by Canberra 5 If necessary you can view the default configuration by choosing Menu Option 1 6 Choose Menu Option 7 to store the default parameters and exit the configuration program 22 A CANBERRA Warranty Canberra we us our warrants to the customer you your that for a period of ninety 90 days from the date of shipment software provided by us in connection with equipment manufactured by us shall operate in accordance with applicable specifications when used with equipment manufactured by us and that the media on which the software is provided shall be free from defects We also warrant that A equipment manufactured by us shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of shipment of such equipment and B services performed by us in connection with such equipment such as site supervision and installation services relating
15. id FileName E MCA Type DSA net COM Port COM Baud Rate 57600 IP Address 192 168 1 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Acq Mode PHA Full Memory 8K E INPUT Configuration El Detector Settings Input Name DETO1 Type Ge Number of Channels 8192 Number of Memory Groups 1 Amplifier Settings INTERNAL ADC Settings INTERNAL HWPS Settings Type INTERNAL Figure 7 Summarizing the Definition 10 Creating the MID File Ending the Definition To complete the Definition select Finish The input that you just defined will be stored as an MID file named FileName MID in the Genie2k MIDFiles directory The Input Name field at the top of Figure 7 defaults to UNTITLED which you ll probably want to change to something more meaningful If the name you enter is the same as that of an existing MID file the system will ask if you want to overwrite the existing file Note Normally the saved file is automatically loaded into Genie 2000 s Runtime Configuration Database but the DSA net definition requires further informa tion entered via a configuration utility before the definition is complete The next screen Figure 8 advises you not to load it before running the Serial IP Con figuration Utility page 11 The DSA net Serial IP Server Configuration utility requires the MID file NOT be loaded in the Runtime Database at this time The MID file will be loaded as a step of the DSA net configuration utility Figu
16. oaded in the runtime database Mid Name COM Port Baud Rate IP Address Sub Net Mask 7 57600 y 4 255 25 5 0 11 57600 160 84 35 4 255 255 255 0 16 57600 160 84 35 16 255 255 255 0 r STEP 2 Verify the entries and select Update From To Update IP Address 160 84 35 4 160 84 35 4 Update Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Set Default Gateway Address 0909 255 255 255 0 Update Verifying the From IP address is active on the network Ok Executing a Script file to set the Serial IP Server IP address and parameters PLEASE WAIT Serial IP Server device is rebooting PLEASE WAIT Testing communications at the new IP address Re testing PLEASE WAIT Ok The Serial IP Server configuration was successful An entry of this configuration has been made for the COM port redirection software STEP 3 Do you want to link the virtual COM port to the IP address STEP 4 Do you want to load this MCA into the runtime database Figure 14 Load the MCA into the Database You can either repeat the process for another DSA net Interface in the list box or click the Exit button to close the application The DSA net setup is complete Note You can also load the file into the database by closing all running Genie appli cations except the MID Editor and using its Database Load to command Inputs Outputs A Specifications Inputs Outputs NETWORK The network cable transfers dat
17. ol Panel Launching the Configuration Utility 1 To confirm the assigned ports click the Select Ports button to open the Ports dialog Figure 13 2 You ll see a check mark next to the Com Port being configured as well as any previously configured ports COM in the illustration CAUTION The settings in the Select Ports dialog are presented for information only Changing any of them will cause undesired system operation 3 Click the OK button then the Close button 4 The Serial IP Control Panel window will close and you ll be returned to the Configuration Utility with Step 4 enabled Serial IP for DCB Inc Control Panel 4 2 4 xj TAS software gt Settings for COM COM10 u Presets COM10 COM et Mundo Please select the COM ports vou would like to redirect to Serial lP for DCB Inc Select Ports i i Cancel Help Port Monitor Licensing DCD always high I DSR always high Restore Failed Connections Advanced Figure 13 Linking the Com Port to the IP Address 17 18 Serial IP Configuration Step 4 Loading the MID File Into the Database In Step 4 click the Yes button to load the MID file into the Genie 2000 MCA Runtime Database and remove 1t from the list box DSA net Serial IP Server Setup r STEP 1 Select a device from the list below DSA net devices not l
18. r panel Network Connector The network cable transfers data and commands between the host computer and the DSA net unit via a 10 Base T 100 Base T Ethernet connection using the TCP IP pro tocol You must supply your own Ethernet network cable For CE compliance it must be a shielded CATS cable RS 232 Connector The RS 232 connection transfers data and commands between the DSA net Ethernet Interface and the DSA 1000 MCA For detailed information about the use of this con nection refer to Using the RS 232 Port in the DSA 1000 User s Manual DC Power Connector The preamp cable from the DSA 1000 MCA supplies operating power to the DSA net Interface CAUTION Using the DSA 1000 s original small AC Adapter can result in poor resolution when used with the DSA 1000 DSA net system For best results power the DSA 1000 DSA net system with the larger AC Adapter supplied with the DSA net Connecting the DSA net Cables Connecting the DSA net Cables This section provides step by step instructions for connecting the DSA net Interface to the DSA 1000 MCA Figure 2 For the remaining DSA 1000 connections refer to the Controls and Connectors chapter in the DSA 1000 User s Manual Figure 2 Connecting the DSA net Interface 1 Connect the double ended cable between the DSA net s RS 232 jack and the DSA 1000 s RS 232 jack D 2 Connect the three connector cable between the DSA 1000 s PREAMP jack Q and th
19. re 8 Don t Load the File Into the Database Finally you ll be asked if you would like to define another input Answer Yes to de fine another MID file or No to close the Wizard Launching the Configuration Utility 3 Serial IP Configuration The DSA net Configuration Utility is used to change the default settings of the Serial IP Server This includes changing the default IP address to a static IP address assigned by the System Administrator and setting the communications protocols When configuration is complete the Serial IP Control Panel page 16 will be launched to link the virtual Com Port defined in the MID file to the Server s new IP address You must have defined one or more MID files page 4 before you can work with the Serial IP Configuration Utility The Utility cannot be used with a MID file that is loaded into Genie 2000 s MCA Runtime Configuration Database Tounload a MID file from the database close all running Genie applications except the MID Editor then use its Database Unload from command Launching the Configuration Utility The Utility cannot be launched if any Genie 2000 applications are running Be sure to close them before launching the Utility The first time the Utility is run it will automatically install the third party Tactical s Serial IP for DCB Inc software If the installation fails run GENIE2K EXEFILES Redirect_DCB_Canberra424 exe where is the drive Geni
20. ulated Figure 10 DSA net Serial IP Server Setup STEP 1 Select a device from the list below DSA net devices not loaded in the runtime database Mid Name COM Port Baud Rate IP Address Sub Net Mask Online 57600 160 84 35 4 255 255 255 0 57600 160 84 35 4 255 255 255 0 57600 160 84 35 16 255 255 255 0 STEP 2 Verify the entries and select Update From To Update IP Address 192 168 1 1 160 84 35 4 Update Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 255 255 255 0 Update Set Default Gateway Address 0 0 0 0 STEP 3 E the virtual COM port to the IP address or choose Erit to abort Link STEP 4 Load this MEA into the runtime database or choose Exit to abort Load o Figure 10 Parameters Loaded e Ifthe device s IP Address is off line the factory defaults for the Serial IP server will populate the From fields The To fields will contain the values from the MID file Ifthe device s IP Address is on line the values from the MID file will be used to populate the From fields The To fields will be blank The Set Default Gateway Address defaults to 0 0 0 0 limiting the DSA net Interface s network access to computers on the same network node 13 14 Serial IP Configuration To access the DSA net Interface from any computer on a multi node network you must change the default Gateway Address in Step 2 Your System Administrator will provi
21. yed Launching the Configuration Utility 4 When the parameters have been downloaded to the Serial IP Server the Server will reboot and Step 3 will be enabled CAUTION Please wait until the Step 2 Update process finishes and Step 3 is enabled If you use the keyboard or mouse AN during this time incorrect data can be transmitted and the process will fail 15 Serial IP Configuration Step 3 Linking the COM Port Note The Serial IP Configuration software s Select Ports option is the only one used by DSA net No other options are supported by Canberra When you click the Link button the Serial IP Control Panel Figure 12 will be launched In addition to the port you re configuring now any previously configured port COM in the illustration will also be listed Serial IP for DCB Inc Control Panel 4 2 4 y x Ee sawa ELA ftvvare EST gt m Settings for COM Presets como COM y IP Address of Server Port Number fi 60 84 35 4 3000 Configuration Wizard r Credentials No Login Required Use Windows Credentials Prompt on COM Port Open Prompt at Login Prompt Now Use Credentials Below Username Password r COM Port Options Select Ports Port Monitor DTR is modem escape DSR always high Licensing DCD always high Restore Failed Connections Help About Advanced Figure 12 The Serial IP Contr
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