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4.4 Windows Setup
Ethernet Protocol Settings
The Ethernet adapter needs to be setup on the host PC to be in the same IP address range as the sensor being
attached. Using network comms allows multiple sensors to be integrated using standard networking equipment.
A minimum 100BASE−TX link is recommended. The Ethernet enabled Tritech Systems Require 100Mbps in order
to function correctly and may not work on lower 10BASE−T lines. It’s not recommended to connect Tritech units
through a network hub, a network switch is recommended to be used instead.
Note
If Ethernet devices don’t appear when connected and powered on, check
the computer’s TCP/IPv4 settings in Windows Network Centre and ensure the
IP address and Subnet masks use the correct range of 192.168.2.XXX with
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
Do not set the host computer IP address the any of the sonar devices or reserved
addresses xxx.2.17, xxx.2.200, xxx.2.201
Also, do not use the “Obtain an IP address automatically” option.
Warning
By default our Ethernet enabled systems have their subnet set to ‘2’. and main IP
address set to 192.168.2.17. Make sure that the host computer’s IP address does
not conflict with this IP address.
Windows Firewall Settings
Check your anti-virus settings. Firewalls will see the data
from the network and may stop the broadcast message.
Occasionally a firewall will allow the broadcast message
but will stop the high data rate from the sensor believing it
to be a denial of service attack. If this is the case, navigate
to “Allowed Apps” in windows and add permissions to the
firewall settings for Seanet Software.
Serial Comms Setup
COM port allocations vary depending on the computer
you use. They can be found by opening Windows Device
Manager where there is a list of COM ports called Ports
(COM & LPT).
NOTE
When using ARCNET It is worth noting that a SeaHub or Tritech SCU is required
to interface with the sensor. This is because Tritech use our own proprietary
version of the ARCNET protocol.
Wiring diagrams and pin-outs can be found in section 2.6 of this manual..
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