Keysight P Series, N8262A Installation Manual
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Keysight N8262A P-Series
Modular Power Meter
Installation
Guide
Notices
CAUTION
WARNING
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Manual Part Number
N8262-90005
Edition
Edition 5, August 4, 2017
Printed in:
Printed in Malaysia
Published by:
Keysight Technologies
Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone,
11900 Penang, Malaysia
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Warranty
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Safety Information
A CAUTION notice denotes a hazard. It
calls attention to an operating procedure, practice, or the like that, if not
correctly performed or adhered to,
could result in damage to the product
or loss of important data. Do not proceed beyond a CAUTION notice until
the indicated conditions are fully
understood and met.
A WARNING notice denotes a hazard. It
calls attention to an operating procedure, practice, or the like that, if not
correctly performed or adhered to,
could result in personal injury or death.
Do not proceed beyond a WARNING
notice until the indicated conditions are
fully understood and met.
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Certification
Keysight Technologies certifies that this product met its published specifications
at the time of shipment. Keysight further certifies that its calibration
measurements are traceable to the United States National Institute of Standard
and Technology (formerly National Bureau of Standards), to the extent allowed by
that organization’s calibration facility, and to the calibration facilities of other
International Standards Organization members.
General Warranty
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this document that conflict with these terms, the warranty terms in the separate
agreement shall control. Duration and conditions of warranty for this product may
be superseded when the product is integrated into (becomes a part of) other
Keysight products. During the warranty period, Keysight will, at its option, either
repair or replace products which prove to be defective. The warranty period begins
on the date of delivery or on the date of installation if installed by Keysight.
Warranty Service
For warranty service or repair, this product must be returned to a service facility
designated by Keysight. For products returned to Keysight for warranty service,
the Buyer shall prepay shipping charges to Keysight and Keysight shall pay
shipping charges to return the product to the Buyer. However, the Buyer shall pay
all shipping charges, duties, and taxes for products returned to Keysight from
another country.
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Limitation of Warranty
The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper or
inadequate maintenance by the Buyer, Buyer-supplied products or interfacing,
unauthorized modification or misuse, operation outside of the environmental
specifications for the product, or improper site preparation or maintenance.
The design and implementation of any circuit on this product is the sole
responsibility of the Buyer. Keysight does not warrant the Buyer’s circuitry or
malfunctions of Keysight products that result from the Buyer’s circuitry. In
addition, Keysight does not warrant any damage that occurs as a result of the
Buyer’s circuit or any defects that result from Buyer-supplied products.
To the extent allowed by local law, Keysight makes no other warranty, expressed
or implied, whether written or oral with respect to this product and specifically
disclaims any implied warranty or condition of merchantability, fitness for a
particular purpose or satisfactory quality.
Exclusive Remedies
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sole and exclusive remedies. Keysight shall not be liable for any direct, indirect,
special, incidental, or consequential damages (including lost profit or data),
whether based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory.
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Restricted Rights Legend
The Software and Documentation have been developed entirely at private
expense. They are delivered and licensed as “commercial computer software” as
defined in DFARS 252.227-7013 (Oct 1988), DFARS 252.211-7015 (May 1991), or
DFARS 252.227-7014 (Jun 1995), as a “commercial item” as defined in
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(Jun 1987) (or any equivalent agency regulation or contract clause), whichever is
applicable. You have only those rights provided for such Software and
Documentation by the applicable FAR or DFARS clause or the Keysight standard
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Safety Symbols
The following symbols on the instrument and in the documentation indicate
precautions which must be taken to maintain safe operation of the instrument.
Direct current (DC). Alternating current (AC).
Off (mains supply). On (mains supply).
Caution, risk of electric shock.
Earth (ground) terminal. Frame or chassis (ground) terminal.
Protective earth (ground) terminal.
Caution, risk of danger (refer to this
manual for specific Warning or Caution
information).
Equipment protected throughout by
double insulation or reinforced
insulation.
Both direct and alternating current.
Caution, hot surface. In position of a bi-stable push control.
This symbol indicates the operating
switch for ‘Stand-by’ mode. Note, the
instrument is NOT isolated from the
mains when the switch is pressed.
To isolate the instrument, the mains
coupler (mains input cord) should be
removed from the power supply.
Equipotentiality.
Out position of a bi-stable push
control.
Three-phase alternating current.
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Safety Considerations
Read the information below before using this instrument.
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of
operation, service, and repair of this instrument. Failure to comply with these
precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety
standards for design, manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. Keysight
Technologies assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these
requirements.
General Safety Information
This is a Safety Class I instrument (provided with a protective earthing ground,
incorporated in the power cord). The mains plug shall only be inserted in a socket
outlet provided with a protective earth contact. Any interruption of the protective
conductor inside or outside of the instrument is likely to make the instrument
dangerous. Intentional interruption is prohibited.
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WARNING
– DO NOT operate the product in an explosive atmosphere or in the
CAUTION
presence of flammable gases or fumes.
– DO NOT use repaired fuses or short-circuited fuseholders: For continued
protection against fire, replace the line fuse(s) only with fuse(s) of the
same voltage and current rating and type.
– DO NOT perform procedures involving cover or shield removal unless you
are qualified to do so: Operating personnel must not remove equipment
covers or shields. Procedures involving the removal of covers and shields
are for use by service-trained personnel only.
– DO NOT service or adjust alone: Under certain conditions, dangerous
voltages may exist even with the equipment switched off. To avoid
dangerous electrical shock, service personnel must not attempt internal
service or adjustment unless another person, capable of rendering first
aid and resuscitation, is present.
– DO NOT operate damaged equipment: Whenever it is possible that the
safety protection features built into this product have been impaired,
either through physical damage, excessive moisture, or any other reason,
REMOVE POWER and do not use the product until safe operation can be
verified by service-trained personnel. If necessary, return the product to a
Keysight Technologies Sales and Service Office for service and repair to
ensure the safety features are maintained.
– DO NOT substitute parts or modify equipment: Because of the danger of
introducing add itional hazards, do not install substitute parts or perform
any unauthorized modification to the product. Return the product to a
Keysight Technologies Sales and Service Office for service and repair to
ensure the safety features are maintained.
– Applying excessive voltage or overloading the device will cause
irreversible damage to the circuitry.
– Use the device with the cables provided.
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General Specifications
Environmental conditions
The N8262A is designed for indoor use and in an area with low condensation. The
table below shows the general environmental requirements for this instrument.
Environmental condition Requirement
Temperature
Humidity Up to 95% relative humidity RH to +40°C
Altitude 3000 m (9,840 ft.)
Pollution degree 2
EMC Meets EN55011: 1991 (Group 1, Class A)
Physical specifications
Operating condition
– 0 °C to 55 °C
Storage condition
– –20 °C to 70 °C
Net weight ≤ 3.5 kg (7.7 lb) approximately
Shipping weight ≤ 7.7 kg (17.0 lb) approximately
Dimensions
44.2 mm H x 212.6 mm W x 420.3 mm D
(1.75 in x 8.5 in x 19.63 in)
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Power requirements
WARNING
CAUTION
Line power
Cooling Requirements
To provide adequate cooling, and air gap of approximately 75mm (3ins) should be
maintained around the vented sections of the instrument.
Use
This instrument is designed for indoor use only.
– Appliance coupler (mains input power cord) is the power disconnect
device. Do not position the instrument such that access to the coupler is
impaired.
– For continue protection against fire hazard, replace the l ine fuse only with
the same type and line rating (250V, F3.15A, 20mm fast blow fuse with
high breaking capacity, Keysight Part Number 2110-0957).
The use of other fuses or materials is prohibited.
Input voltage range
Input frequency range
Power requirement
100 – 120 V ±10%
220 – 240 V ± 10%
50 – 60 Hz ±10% (all voltages)
400 – 440 Hz (100 – 120 V only)
50 VA (30 Watts)
(not exceeding 75 VA (50 Watts))
– No operator serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel. To prevent electrical shock do not remove covers
– If this instrument is not used as specified, the protection provided by the
equipment could be impaired. This instrument must be used in a normal
condition only (in which all means for protection are intact).
This instrument is designed for use in Installation Category II and Pollution
Degree 2 per IEC61010 and 60664 respectively.
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Compliance and Markings
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
This product complies with the essential requirements of the following applicable
European Directives, and carries the CE marking accordingly:
– Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC)
– EMC Directive (89/336/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC)
This product conforms with the following product standards:
EMC Standard Limit
Safety
IEC 61326-1:1997+A1:1998/EN 61326-1:1997+A1:1998CISPR
11:1990/EN 55011:1991
The conformity assessment requirements have been met using the technical
construction file route to compliance, using EMC test specifications EN
55011:1991 (Group 1, Class A). In order to preserve the EMC performance of the
product, any cable which becomes worn or damaged must be replaced with the
same type and specification.
The product also meets the following EMC standards:
– Australia/New Zealand: AS/NZS 2064.1
– Canada: ICES-001:1998
This product conforms to the requirements of the following safety standards:
– EN61010-1: 2001 / IEC 61010-1:2001
– Canada: CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1:2004
– USA: UL: 61010-1:2004
Class A, Group 1
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Regulatory Markings
The CSA mark is a registered
trademark of the Canadian
Standards Association.
This instrument complies with the
WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) marking
requirement. This affixed product label
indicates that you must not discard
this electrical or electronic product in
domestic household waste.
ICES/NMB-001 indicates that this ISM
device complies with the
Canadian ICES-001.
Cet appareil ISM est conforme a la
norme NMB-001 du Canada.
The RCM mark is a registered
trademark of the Australian
Communications and Media Authority.
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Regulatory Information
Sound Emission
Herstellerbescheinigung
Diese Information steht im Zusammenhang mit den Anforderungen der
Maschinenlarminformationsverordnung vom 18 Januar 1991.
Sound Pressure LpA < 70 dB.
Am Arbeitsplatz.
Normaler Betrieb.
Nach DIN 45635 T. 19 (Typprufung).
Manufacturers Declaration
This statement is provided to comply with the requirements of the German Sound
DIN 45635 T. 19 (Typprufung).
Sound Pressure LpA < 70 dB.
At operator position.
Normal operation.
According to ISO 7779 (Type Test).
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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/ 96/EC
This instrument complies with the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) marking
requirement. This affixed product label indicates that you must not discard this
electrical or electronic product in domestic household waste.
Product category:
With reference to the equipment types in the WEEE directive Annex 1, this
instrument is classified as a “Monitoring and Control Instrument” product.
The affixed product label is as shown below.
Do not dispose in domestic household waste.
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Responsibilities of the Customer
The customer shall provide:
– Access to the products during the specified periods of coverage to perform
maintenance
– Adequate working space around the products for servicing by Keysight
personnel.
– Access to and use of all information and facilities determined necessary by
Keysight to service and/or maintain the products. (Insofar as these items may
contain proprietary or classified information, the customer shall assume full
responsibility for safeguarding and protection from wrongful use.)
– Routine operator maintenance and cleaning as specified in the Keysight
Operating and Service Manuals.
– Consumables such as replacement fuses, etc.
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Table of Contents
Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
General Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Warranty Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Limitation of Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Exclusive Remedies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Restricted Rights Legend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Technology Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Safety Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Safety Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
General Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Environmental conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Physical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Power requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Cooling Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Compliance and Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Regulatory Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Sound Emission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/
EC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Product category: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Sales and Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Responsibilities of the Customer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
1 Getting Started
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
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Documentation Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
What You will Find in this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Networking Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Local Area Network (LAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Network switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Internet Protocol address (IP address) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
IP address conflict . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Static IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
DHCP server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Hostname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Domain Name Server (DNS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Auto-IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Cross-over cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Private network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Subnetwork (Subnet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Subnet mask . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Default gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Determining your PCs Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Resetting the LAN Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Power Meter and Sensor Capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Step 1. Unpacking the P-Series Modular Power Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Accessories shipped with the instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Minimum PC requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Step 2. Installing the Software and Instrument Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
1. Installing the Keysight IO Libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
2. Installing the Power Meter GUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Using Interactive IO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Using the instrument web browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Step 3. Turning the Power Meter On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Rear panel connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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Front panel connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Connecting a power sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Step 4. Remote Interface Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
IP addresses and host name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Opening Keysight Connection Expert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Selecting the LAN network type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Connecting the LAN cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Dynamic mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Auto IP mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Static mode (configuring the LAN manually) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Step 5. Connecting to the P-Series Modular Power Meter using Power Me-
ter GUI application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Connecting the power meter using site Local Area Network (LAN) . 63
Connecting the power meter using a private network . . . . . . . . . . .64
Troubleshooting Connectivity Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
The instrument was unable to join the LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
I cannot ping the instrument’s IP address or host name . . . . . . . . .68
The PC cannot communicate with the instrument using the instrument’s
host name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
I cannot view the instrument webpage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
The IVI Driver will not open the connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Rack Mounting the P-Series Modular Power Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Rack mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
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List of Figures
Figure 1-1 Selecting an instrument and start Interactive IO . . . . 39
Figure 1-2 Opening the instrument web interface . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Figure 1-3 N8262A P-Series modular power meter web browser
Figure 1-4 Viewing LAN configuration settings from the web
Figure 1-5 Changing the instrument LAN interface configuration 43
Figure 1-6 Connecting the power cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Figure 1-7 PWR LED before power on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Figure 1-8 PWR LED after power on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Figure 1-9 Connecting the LAN cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Figure 1-10 Connecting the P-Series power sensor . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Figure 1-11 Reading Sensor pop-up window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Figure 1-12 Measurement display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Figure 1-13 Connecting E-Series power sensor to a Keysight N1917A
Figure 1-14 Connecting power sensor to CH A input connector . .49
Figure 1-15 Reading sensor pop-up window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Figure 1-16 Measurement display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Figure 1-17 Zeroing and Calibrating pop-up window . . . . . . . . . . .50
Figure 1-18 IO Libraries pop-up menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Figure 1-19 Typical private LAN network connections. . . . . . . . . .55
Figure 1-20 Typical site LAN network connections . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Figure 1-21 Typical LAN remote interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Figure 1-22 LAN network restart pop-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Figure 1-23 Typical manual entry for LAN network interface . . . . .61
Figure 1-24 P-Series soft front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Figure 1-25 Open Local Area Network to change the internet protocol
Figure 1-26 Enter PC’s network settings in Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
(Welcome Page) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Properties window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
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