Configuring the NetPort Ethernet to RS232 Adaptor
Contents
References……………………………………………….4
Overview………………………………………………....4
Prerequisites……………………………………………..4
Installing the ‘Installer’ Application…………………….5
Configuring the Device………………………………….6
Connecting the NetPort Device…………………….….6
Running the Installer Application………………...…….6
Configuring the NetPort Serial port……………..……..9
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References
[1] XPort_DeviceInstaller_UG_900-310.pdf – Device Installer User Guide: http://www.lantronix.com/pdf/XPort_UG.pdf
Overview
The main aim of this document is to specify the settings required for the NetPort to enable it to
connect to your OMEGA logger via an Ethernet network.
As the nstaller program knows t he Netport device as ‘Xport’, the term ‘Xport’ may be used interchangeably in this document.
Prerequisites
Before proceeding with the installation you will require all of the following:-
- NetPort device (OM-SQ-NET-ADAP)
- Lantronix Windows ‘Installer’ program version 3.3. Provided on your OMEGALOG
and installed to your OMEGALOG
- Networked PC that is able to access the network on which you intend to install the NetPort
device
- Network connection at where you wish the NetPort device to reside
*NOTE*
In case of any problems connecting to a Logger through a network, please seek assistance from
your IT administrator before contacting OMEGA Engineering.
For more detailed information relating to the NetPort device the reader should refer to the Lantronix
Device Installer User Guide document [1].
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Installing the ‘Installer’ Application
The Lantronix Installer program referred to in the remainder of this document must be installed; this
application will allow you to configure the device.
The installation program can be found in the ‘\Tools\NetPort’ folder in your OMEGALOG
directory (also on the OMEGALOG
To install:
1. Go to the following directory:- \Program Files\OMEGALOG\Tools\NetPort
2. Double click on the file XPortInstaller.msi
NOTE: if a message appears asking you to install the .NET framework you must do the
following first.
- Double click on the file dotnetfx.exe (under \Progra m Files\OMEGALOG\Miscellaneous)
- Once installation has completed repeat step 2
3. Follow the instructions in the XPort installer wizard.
4. Upon completion of the installation click Close to exit
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