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opening the minispec.exe software. However in some cases it might be useful to first run the
minispec.exe software to make sure there is a proper network connection from PC to the
minispec, then afterwards switch to minispec Plus program.
Please note that for proper installation of minispec Plus software further software
requirements may apply, refer to the corresponding minispec Plus manual for details.
6.2 Connecting the PC to the minispec for the First Time
6.2.1 Direct Cable Connection
1. If the software is running (e.g. after installation), then exit the minispec software.
2. Connect the PC to the minispec using the blue crossed-wire UTP-cable, which is
delivered with the minispec (10-Base-T with RJ45 connectors, see the figures in the
section Installation of the minispec mq-Series [}24]).
3. Power ON the instrument and computer.
4. If not already installed, use the Network entry in the Windows Control Panel to install a
TCP/IP protocol on your PC. The exact procedure for adding the TCP/IP protocol
depends on the Windows version that is used, refer to the Windows software
documentation for a detailed description.
5. Select TCP/IP ‘Properties’. Confirm or enter the following entries: IP-address:
192.168.1.2 Subnet-mask: 255.255.255.0
´ If other values are defined, alter them accordingly. Re-boot your computer.
6. Start the minispec software on the PC.
´ Some program information will be displayed for a short time, after which a Welcome
Box will be displayed. Entries in the select boxes indicate how the PC will attempt to
connect to the minispec console and what applications will be loaded.
7. Connect to the minispec electronic unit (mq-Series) using the indicated default serial
number NF0000 by clicking OK in the displayed Welcome Box.
´ Communication is attempted from the PC software over the TCP/IP to the CPU/
Ethernet controller in the console at the default IP address 192.168.1.1. Connection is
indicated at the top status line with the message, for example, Connected to NF3826.
The IP address of the console will be displayed in a small box on the bottom edge of
the program window.
´ If the connection with the default serial number NF0000 cannot be established, re-try
using the IP address ‘192.168.1.1’ instead of the default ‘NF0000’ from the Welcome
box settings.
8. If the connection still fails, make sure the cable is a crossed-wire twisted pair cable and
that it is connected properly.
´ If connection still does not succeed, then the problem may be due to incorrect IP
addresses or Subnet mask for the PC or the minispec. Normally the minispec console
is shipped with the default IP address set to 192.168.1.1 and a subnet mask of
255.255.255.0. However, in some circumstances the minispec console may be set to
other values (e.g. if a minispec has already been installed on a network, whereas
another IP address will be needed, or a PC is being exchanged, or the software had to
be reloaded on a fresh hard disk).
9. If a connection cannot be established and the setting of the console IP address is
suspect, the Internet web browser page contains information (see Help menu) on how to
reset the IP address, however please check with your local Bruker support for more
details, if necessary.
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