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VertX V2000 (CS) Quick Installation Guide
# then disconnect.
message_response_time 20
3.5.1.2 /mnt/flash/TaskConfig/CommHosts
Finally, edit the
/mnt/flash/TaskConfig/CommHost configuration file to communicate with the central
station automation software (host).
This is the last configuration file requiring edits for Ethernet setup.
1. From the Edit Configuration Files screen, select
/mnt/flash/TaskConfig/CommHost from
the list.
2. Click Edit File. The Edit File window will display.
For Static TCP/IP configuration edit the first two lines (lines 1 and 2 shown in the example).
Change “
10.19.4.130” and/or “VertXProductionTest” to include the IP Address or host name of the
host(s) in which you are working. See the Pre-Installation Checklist – Ref #5, page 23
.
Example of Ethernet primary only:
# commtask connection file
# cmid WaitTime MaxPings Username Script IPAddress(or Hostname) CommChannel(1-3)
1 1 2 * * 10.19.4.130 1
2 1 2 * * VertXProductionTest 1
#3 20 4 router1 Router 10.10.10.2 2
#4 20 4 modem1 Modem 10.19.4.131 2
3.6 Static TCP/IP Addressing
The following outlines hardware requirements and provides a detailed configuration procedure to aid you in
connecting to the V2000 through the static TCP/IP addressing configuration only.
See sections 3.2, 3.3, and 3.4 for instructions on how to start.
3.6.1 Configuration File Edits
The Setup Host Communication screen will take you to the Edit Configuration Files screen. The
configuration files available for editing will enable TCP/IP Static host communications using the Static TCP/IP
addressing communications method.
Select a file from the list and click Edit File. If you need to clear the selection, click Clear Selection.
While following these instructions edit the circled areas shown.
3.6.1.1 /mnt/flash/etc/conf.d/net.eth0
First, edit the
/mnt/flash/etc/conf.d/net.eth0 configuration file.
1. Select
/mnt/flash/etc/conf.d/net.eth0 from the list.
2. Click Edit File. The Edit File window will display.
Modify the following lines to match the controller’s specified configuration.
See the Pre-Installation Checklist – Ref #1, page 23
.
1. IP (Controller’s IP Address).
2. NETMASK (Subnet Mask).
3. Gateway (Network Gateway).
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