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136 USER MANUAL FPC 200 - 3/2017
4.3.2.2.4 Searching for devices
MiQen software has integrated different tools that helps user to find devices connected on the network. Following is
possible:
 Scan serial network for connected devices,
 Browse for devices connected on the Ethernet network.
Scan serial network
To scan for devices connected in to serial network (RS-
485, RS-232 and USB) first set correct communication
port. On program interface Connection in group
Searching click on Scan the network.
MiQen will start searching for devices connected to the
serial communication port. Search for devices works on
considering device serial number. All connected devices
will be found, regardless of their communication
settings. Communication parameters can than easily be
changed from a list of devices.
Browse for Ethernet devices
On program interface Connection in group Searching
click on Browse Ethernet devices…
MiQen will start searching for devices connected to local
Ethernet network. If your device is not listed below
repeat browsing procedure or check device
communication settings (IP address and port).
4.3.2.2.5 Scanning and configuring serial network
To find all devices connected to serial communication network (RS-485, RS-232, USB) at different communication
parameters you can use scanning tool which searches for devices considering device serial number. In this case also
devices with the same address are found. Now you can set new communication parameters for each device (from a list)
to configure the network.
Scanning the network
1. On program interface Connection in group
Communication port click Change
settings,
2. Select communication type and required
settings,
3. On program interface Connection in group
Searching click on Scan the network.
Configuring the network
To communicate with devices in order to read data or
change settings, network parameters needs to be set
correctly. Beside correct communication parameters
such as communication speed, parity and stop bits, each
device must have its own unique communication
address. To set this parameters do following:
1. Scan the network (see instructions above),
2. Select device from a list,
3. Change communication parameters in a table
on the right side of the list,
4. Click on Download changes button.
Repeat procedure for each device in the network.
4.3.2.2.6 Browsing Ethernet devices
Software will browse all instruments with Ethernet communication connected within the Ethernet network. Browsing is
made by UDP communication protocol. Before browsing check if your network supports UDP communication protocol.
Warning: Check the PC firewall setting, which can block the UDP pockets exchange between PC and
Ethernet devices. It is recommended to add the MiQen software on the firewall exceptions list.