Setting up the Ethernet data output
The MS70 can communicate with an external network device that can benefit from the echo data. This communication is controlled by the Ethernet Output dialog box.
Prerequisites
This procedures assumes that you are familiar with Ethernet communication, IP addresses and the relevant User Datagram Protocol (UDP) parameters.
Context
Through Ethernet, the MS70 can communicate with any peripheral device that can benefit from the processed data. This communication is controlled by the Ethernet Output dialog box. This interface will require the absolute identity of the remote UDP port and the remote IP address.
Procedure
1 Connect the MS70 to the peripheral system using the Ethernet interface.
Note
It is very important that a high quality Ethernet cable is used. You must use CAT-5E STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) quality or better. Using cables with lower bandwidth capacity will reduce the MS70 performance.
2 Open the Setup menu.
3 Select Data Output to open the menu.
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4 Select Ethernet Output.
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Observe that the Ethernet Output dialog box opens.
5 Set up the port parameters.
a Define the Remote Port address.
The Remote Port is important if you wish to export information from the Processor Unit to a "remote device" on the local area network (LAN).
b Select the Remote IP Address for the system (computer or other device) you wish to export the information to.
This is the Internet Protocol (IP) Address for a "remote device". This "remote device" is another computer on a local area network. If you wish to export information from the Processor Unit to one or more remote devices (broadcast), set Remote IP Address to 255.255.255.255. This is the default setting.
c Set Communication Mode to Broadcast.
Broadcast mode enables data to be sent from the MS70 to any number of "remote devices". Data is only transmitted to these devices. The remote devices receive the data, but the MS70 does not receive any reply or acknowledgement from them.
6 In the Ethernet Output dialog box, select EK500 Datagram.
Observe that the EK500 Datagram dialog box opens.
a Select the Datagram tab to open the page.
b Select which datagram formats you wish to export.
c Select OK to save the chosen settings and close the EK500 Datagram dialog box.
7 Select OK to save the chosen settings and close the dialog box.