MPA2C3 User Manual 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 - Getting Started.......................................................................... 13
Overview.......................................................................................................................................... 13
Licensing.................................................................................................................................. 14
Connecting to the Web Server ............................................................................................... 14
Setting Up the USB Connection ..................................................................................... 14
Setting Up an Ethernet Port ............................................................................................. 17
Navigating through MPA ......................................................................................................... 23
The MPA2 Dashboard......................................................................................................... 23
Accessing the Menu ............................................................................................................ 24
Chapter 2 - Basic settings............................................................................. 27
Basic Settings............................................................................................................................... 27
Overview ................................................................................................................................... 27
Configuring the EVL (Ethernet Virtual Group) ................................................................ 28
What is an EVL?..................................................................................................................... 28
Network Requirements....................................................................................................... 28
DIP Switch Settings (EVL Mode) .................................................................................... 28
Configuring the System Via RS-485 Loop ........................................................................ 32
DIP Switch Settings (RS485 Mode)............................................................................... 33
RS-485 Unregister ............................................................................................................... 34
Managing Configuration Data............................................................................................... 35
Configuring Host/Loop Communications................................................................. 36
Setting Communication Parameters for WIN-PAK ................................................. 36
Setting the Communication Mode to Web ................................................................. 39