3.8.2 DC Power ................................................................................................................. 3-38
4. Configuration .................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1 Getting Started ........................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1.1 Front Panel Navigation ............................................................................................... 4-1
4.1.2 User Logon ................................................................................................................. 4-4
4.1.3 Set the Date and Time ............................................................................................... 4-5
4.2 Check Modules .......................................................................................................................... 4-6
4.3 Configuring Communication Ports (Front Panel) ....................................................................... 4-7
4.3.1 Configuring Serial Ports ............................................................................................. 4-8
4.3.2 Configuring Ethernet Ports ....................................................................................... 4-10
4.3.3 Communicate using a USB Port .............................................................................. 4-12
4.4 Software Installation................................................................................................................. 4-13
4.5 OMNICONNECT
®
License Activation ...................................................................................... 4-14
4.5.1 Welcome Email ........................................................................................................ 4-14
4.5.2 Online Activation ...................................................................................................... 4-15
4.5.3 Manual Activation ..................................................................................................... 4-16
4.5.4 Phone Activation ...................................................................................................... 4-18
4.5.5 30-Day and 60-Day Trial .......................................................................................... 4-20
4.6 Firmware License Activation .................................................................................................... 4-21
4.6.1 Welcome Email ........................................................................................................ 4-21
4.6.2 Online Activation ...................................................................................................... 4-22
4.6.3 Manual Activation ..................................................................................................... 4-24
4.6.4 Code Activation ........................................................................................................ 4-27
4.6.5 Update the CPU ....................................................................................................... 4-29
4.7 Configure OMNICONNECT
®
Connection ................................................................................ 4-30
4.7.1 Startup Screen ......................................................................................................... 4-30
4.7.2 Setup Sites ............................................................................................................... 4-34
4.7.3 Setup Preferences .................................................................................................... 4-40
4.7.4 Connect to the Flow Computer ................................................................................ 4-41
4.8 Security Setup .......................................................................................................................... 4-43
4.8.1 Administrator Functions............................................................................................ 4-44
4.8.2 User Security ............................................................................................................ 4-44
4.8.3 User Permissions Guidelines ................................................................................... 4-46
4.8.4 Port Security ............................................................................................................. 4-47
4.8.5 Port Permissions Guidelines .................................................................................... 4-49
4.8.6 Import and Export Functions .................................................................................... 4-49
4.8.7 User Password Rules ............................................................................................... 4-52
4.9 Check for Updates ................................................................................................................... 4-52