Communications Teledyne API T703/T703U Calibrator Operation Manual
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CONFIGURING THE ETHERNET INTERFACE USING DHCP 5.6.1.
The Ethernet feature for your T703 uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) to configure its
interface with your LAN automatically. This requires your network servers also be
running DHCP. The calibrator will do this the first time you turn the instrument on
after it has been physically connected to your network. Once the instrument is
connected and turned on, it will appear as an active device on your network without
any extra set up steps or lengthy procedures.
NOTE
It is a good idea to check the INET settings the first time you power up your calibrator after it has
been physically connected to the LAN/Internet to make sure that the DHCP has successfully
downloaded the appropriate information from you network server(s).
The Ethernet configuration properties are viewable via the calibrator’s front panel.
Table 5-5: LAN/Internet Configuration Properties
This displays whether the DHCP is turned ON or OFF.
This string of four packets of 1 to 3 numbers each (e.g.
192.168.76.55.) is the address of the calibrator itself.
A string of numbers very similar to the Instrument IP address (e.g.
192.168.76.1.) that is the address of the computer used by your LAN
to access the Internet.
Also, a string of four packets of 1 to 3 numbers each (e.g.
255.255.252.0) that defines that identifies the LAN to which the
device is connected.
All addressable devices and computers on a LAN must have the
same subnet mask. Any transmissions sent devices with different
subnet masks are assumed to be outside of the LAN and are routed
through a different gateway computer onto the Internet.
This number defines the terminal control port by which the
instrument is addressed by terminal emulation software, such as
Internet or Teledyne API‟s APICOM.
The name by which your calibrator will appear when addressed from
other computers on the LAN or via the Internet. While the default
setting for all Teledyne API‟s T703 calibrators is “T703”, the host
name may be changed to fit customer needs.
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Do not change the setting for this property unless instructed to by Teledyne API‟s Technical Support
personnel.
NOTE
If the gateway IP, instrument IP and the subnet mask are all zeroes (e.g. “0.0.0.0”), the DCHP was
not successful in which case you may have to configure the calibrator’s Ethernet properties
manually.
See your network administrator.
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