ALLEN&HEATH IDR4 IDR_TCP_IP.pdf

iDR TCP/IP SETUP

iDR TCP/IP SETUP

:: What is TCP/IP?

TCP/IP is the abbreviation for Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. It is a package of
communication protocols used to connect devices onto a network and the internet. TCP/IP uses several
protocols, the two main ones being TCP and IP.

:: How do I use TCP/IP to connect to an iDR unit?

There are several ways to connect the iDR unit to the controlling computer(s). When using TCP/IP the
NETWORK PORT must be used on the back of the iDR unit. There are two ways of communicating using
this port:

:: Connecting to a PC - Direct Connection

You will need a PC with an Ethernet or network card which ha s an
RJ-45 sock et and a sta ndard UTP net work cable with RJ-45 plugs.

Connec t the PC to the iD R ' NE T WORK' port using the ne t work cable,

you do not need to use a crossover network cable.

Ensure that the blu e 'MDI/ X' switc h next to the 'NETWORK' port is
pushed in.

:: Connecting a pc and iDR to a Distributed Network

It is possible to connect iDR units to a network. Y ou will need a PC
with an Ethernet or network card which has an RJ-45 socket,
standard UTP netwo rk cables with RJ-45 plugs and a 2mm Allen ke y
for rem oving the iDR fr ont pane l .

IMPORTANT - Always contact the Network Administrator before
plugging your PC or iDR into any network. Conflicts and
disruptions may occur if a PC or iDR (when DHCP Setup is set
'NO') with its own IP add ress is connected to a ne two rk.

Connec t the PC to a network port usi ng network cable. Conne ct the
iDR- 8 to a networ k port usi n g a networ k c ab l e. Ensure that the blue
'MDI/X' switch next to the 'NETWORK' port is out.

:: Advantages of using TCP/IP to communicate

:: Almost all computer related equipment uses the TCP/IP protocol. This means that hardware for networking is very
accessible, it is reliable, fast at transmitting and receiving data and is relatively cheap to purchase.

:: TCP/IP is the protocol of the internet which means that you can connect your iDR units to the www and remotely monitor,
maintain, manage, control and develop the system from anywhere in the world from a PC running system manager.

:: Multiple computers can be used to access iDR units with or without user restrictions and security settings.
:: Multiple iDR units can be controlled by one or more computers with system manager and/or PL-Client.
:: Custom PC interfaces can be designed for controlling the system.
:: TCP/IP offers remote connections and wireless (WI-FI) networking at an affordable price

ALLEN&HEATH Ltd. Kernick Industrial Estate, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 9LU, UK. t: [phone] e: [e-mail] w: www.allen-heath.com

(see information on PL-Designer and PL-Client at www.idrseries.com/pl_designer.asp)

For more information please refer to the user guide and

other supporting infor ma tion which c an be fou nd at:

www.allen-heath.com and www.idrseries.com

SPL 06-04