SMP Gateway User Manual • 59
9 Using a Web Browser to
View Data in Real Time
The SMP Gateway’s built-in web server (eSMP) provides an easy way to view the log files and
statistics using your Internet Explorer web browser. It is also the easiest way to view the analog
and binary input and output points in real time.
Note: The eSMP web server requires version 5.0 or a later version of the Microsoft
Internet Explorer web browser. JRE (Java Runtime Environment) must also be
installed on your computer. See your SMP Gateway’s installation guide for
details.
9.1 Connecting to the SMP Gateway’s Website
Whether it is to view the SMP Gateway’s log files, statistics or data points’ real-time data, you
always proceed the same way to connect to the SMP Gateway’s website:
In SMP Manager’s application window, select your SMP Gateway.
From the Tools menu, click Internet Explorer.
Your Internet Explorer web browser will open and connect to the SMP Gateway’s web server.
You may have to wait a few seconds while the web site is loaded and the Java platform is
initializing. The website’s home page will eventually appears in your browser.
9.2 Navigating Through the SMP Gateway’s
Website
The SMP Gateway’s website has a number of tabs at the top that allow you to switch between
different data views:
The Home tab gives you key information about your SMP Gateway, such as its current state,
at what time it started up, and the list of master and slave protocol instances contained in your
configuration.
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