FTP
HI6321 can act as an FTP server (host) or client. Meter has to be connected to the internet and Allow FTP
access to meter enabled. See System Settings section, Connect & Print tab.
• Use meter’s IP address and password to connected and view logged files.
• Enter in the FTP dedicated fields own server information to export logged files to the FTP server.
• Configure FTP server info in the User menu (
) to use the meter as an FTP client and upload files to an
FTP server.
Connect via FTP to meter server:
1. On preferred FTP software, type the meter’s IP address in the dedicated Host field.
2. Enter the username and password of the user currently logged in.
3. Connect to view the files logged on the meter.
Connect the meter to an FTP server and share logs:
1. In Users menu, type selected server’s IP address, username, and password.
2. From System Menu, tap
. Log Recall screen opens up.
3. Select file(s) for transfer.
4. Tap Share. Pop‑up flyout is displayed.
5. Tap to select FTP. The files are being transferred in the root folder of the server.
FTP server installation and configuration
• PC running Windows10 or later
• Password protected Windows account
• FTP server must be allowed through the Windows Firewall
Installation
1. Navigate to Start › Control Panel › Administrative tools › Server Manager.
2. Go to Roles and expand Web Server.
3. Right click on Web Server and then click on Add Role Services.
4. Go to Role Services and check FTP Server.
5. Ensure IIS Manager (Internet Information Services) is checked under Management Tools.
6. Click Next followed by Install.
7. Wait for installation to complete.
Configuration (PC must be running Windows10 or later)
1.
Navigate to Start › Control Panel › Administrative tools › IIS Manager (Internet Information Services).
2. Double click to expand the IIS Manager console.
3. Right click on Sites, on the Connection pane.
4. Click on Add FTP Site, to select. Type the FTP server name and the path to be used for file transfer
Note: Select Make New Folder to create a designated folder to store FTP files.
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