This manual will guide you through the setup and use of all Reactor Series relay controllers. Following this manual in the sequence outlined is absolutely essential to proper understanding and use of
Reactor Series Controllers. Please review the entire manual BEFORE contacting NCD technical support. NCD technical support staff will direct your questions to this manual when applicable.
Page 6 Quick Start Guide: Connect ME
Connect ME Setup
Geng Started
1. Connect Ethernet Cable to Connect ME Module. Connect power supply to the device.
Initially the LED lights on the board will flash rapidly. Eventually the LED will remain solidly lit. This indicates a good
connection to the network.
2. Make sure the jumper on your device is in run mode.
3. Decide the method in which you will communicate with your device.
There are two methods of communicating with your Ethernet enabled device: through a Virtual COM Port or through
Direct TCP/IP Communications. You can only choose one.
Note: The software you will need to download will depend on the way in which you choose to communicate with
your device. Choose Option 1 on this page or Option 2 on next page.
Opon 1: Communicaon Via Virtual COM Port
1. Visit the NCD website, www.controlanything.com
Visit any of the Ethernet product pages
Scroll down to the “Resources” section
Select “Network Drivers,” this will redirect you to www.digi.com, or go directly to
http://www.digi.com/support/productdetail?pid=2466&osvid=0&type=drivers
2. Scroll down to “Operating System Specific Drivers”
Choose your operating system
Download “Realport for Windows”
Extract files and complete installation
3. Select “setup.exe” unless you are using a 64-bit operating system, in which case you should select “setup64.exe”
Run program
This will identify all Ethernet enabled devices on your network. If you have multiple devices on your network,
identify your device by its MAC address printed across the top of the Ethernet module
Choose your device
Select “Next”
4. Name your device and choose the COM Port you want to communicate with
Select “Finish”
5. Close all windows
6. You are now ready to test and use your device!
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