TDK-Lambda G30-170 - Rear Panel LAN; Introduction; Feature Summary

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5.7 Rear Panel LAN
5.7.1 Introduction
The Local Area Network (LAN) connection for the Power Supply Series allows the user
to remotely program, measure and check status of the power supply.
A computer web page browser can be used to operate the power supply through a built-in web
page server. For applications, including factory and test automation, communication is made using
several standard network protocols and instrument commands.
5.7.1.1 Feature Summary
Communicate over any standard TCP/IP network
• LAN (Local Area Network)
• WAN (Wide Area Network)
• Communicate worldwide using the Internet.
Web page is viewable with any web page browser (i.e. Microsoft Internet Explorer)
• Configurable network connection settings.
• Active web page (GUI) that programs and reads the power supply output and status.
• Security settings to block multiple controllers and risky protocols.
• Optional password protection to prevent unauthorized operation.
LAN protocols
• VISA, Telnet, TCP and UDP sockets are supported.
• VXI-11 Discovery and PING server are supported.
• ARP, DNS, mDNS and DNS-SD connectivity protocols are supported.
Full remote programming functions
• Uses SCPI command language, an instrumentation standard. Refer to section 5.12.
• Compatible with VISA drivers and all the test & measurement utilities.
• TCP and UDP sockets that support PLCs, Linux and other non-VISA controllers.
Front Panel features
• View IP and MAC address on front panel or via communication commands.
• Set the complete IP address on front panel or via communication command.
• LAN Reset on front panel or via communication command.
• Option for user to remotely “Blink” the front panel to locate the Master power supply in a rack.