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Communications Interface

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Foreword

Notes

Thank you for purchasing the MobileCorder RD-MV100/RD-MV200.
This Communication Interface User’s Manual contains information about the
communication functions such as the Ethernet/serial interface. To ensure correct use,
please read this manual thoroughly before operation.
Keep this manual in a safe place for quick reference in the event a question arises.
The following four manuals, including this one, are provided as manuals for the RD­MV100/RD-MV200.

Manual Name Manual No. Description

RD-MV100 User’s Manual M-3641 Explains all functions and procedures of

the RD-MV100 excluding the
communication functions.

RD-MV200 User’s Manual M-3642 Explains all functions and procedures of

the RD-MV200 excluding the
communication functions.

RD-MV100/RD-MV200 M-3643 This manual. Explains the
Communication communication functions of the Ethernet/
Interface serial interface.

RD-MV100/RD-MV200 M-3644 Describes the functions and operating
DAQSTANDARD Software procedures of DAQSTANDARD Software

• This manual describes the communication function of the RD-MV100/RD-MV200
with the style number “S3.”

• The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice as a result of
continuing improvements to the instrument’s performance and functions. The figures
given in this manual may differ from the actual screen.

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• First edition: March 2000

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i

How to Use this Manual

Structure of the Manual

The structure of this User’s Manual is as follows.

Chapter 1 Overview of the Communication Functions

Describes the relationship between the communication functions and the interface and
provides an outline of the communication functions.

Chapter 2 Using the Ethernet Interface

Describes the specifications and setup procedures of Ethernet.

Chapter 3 Using the Serial Interface (Option)

Describes the functions, specifications, and setup procedures of the serial interface (option).
Two types of serial interfaces, RS-232 and RS-422-A/485 are available.

Chapter 4 Using the Modbus Protocol

Describes the functions, specifications, and setup procedures of the Modbus protocol. The
Modbus protocol can be used through the serial interface.

Chapter 5 Commands

Describes each command that can be used.

Chapter 6 Response

Describes the data format of the panel setup information and measured/computed data that
are output from this instrument.

Chapter 7 Status Report

Describes the status information.

Appendix

Provides an ASCII character code table, the flow of operation when outputting data from RD­MV, and a list of error messages.

Index

Provides an index.

Conventions Used in this Manual

Unit

• k Denotes 1000. Example: 5 kg, 100 kHz

• K Denotes 1024. Example: 720 KB (Storage capacity of floppy disks)

Symbols

The following symbols are used in this manual.

WARNING

CAUTION

Note

ii

Affixed to the instrument. Indicates danger to personnel or
instrument and the operator must refer to the User’s Manual.
The symbol is used in the User’s Manual to indicate the
reference.

Describes precautions that should be observed to prevent injury
or death to the user.

Describes precautions that should be observed to prevent minor
or moderate injury, or damage to the instrument.

Provides important information for the proper operation of the
instrument.

How to Use this Manual

Displayed characters

Alphanumeric characters enclosed with [ ] refer to characters or setting values that are
displayed on the screen.

Symbols used on pages describing operating procedures

On pages that describe the operating procedures in Chapter 2 through 4, the following
symbols are used to distinguish the procedures from their explanations.

Explanation

Procedure

This section describes the setting parameters and the limitations

regarding the procedures.

Follow the steps indicated with numbers. The procedures are

given with the premise that the user is carrying out the steps for

the time. Depending on the operation, not all steps need to be

taken.

iii

Names and Uses of Parts

Front Panel

RD-MV100

STOP

Soft keys

Press these keys to
select the menu
displayed on the
screen.

RD-MV200

LCD monitor

ESC key

Press this key to return to the previous
screen or cancel the new settings.

Arrow keys

Press these keys to move between
the setup items displayed on the
screen.

MEDIA

FUNC ESC

ENTER

MENUSTART

DISP/ENTER key

Press this key when confirming the

DISP/

setting or when closing the entry box.

MENU and FUNC key

After pressing the MENU key, pressing the FUNC key for
approximately 3 s displays the setup menu that is used to
enter the communication configuration menu.

ESC key

Press this key to return to the
previous screen or cancel the

LCD monitor

new settings.

Arrow keys

Press these keys to move
between the setup items
displayed on the screen.
displayed on the screen.

POWER

1

ABC

3

GHI

2

DEF

4

JKL

5

MNO

7

STU

8

VWX

FUSE
250V/T1.25A

0

USER

FUNC ESC MEDIA

6

PQR

START

9

YZ

STOP

MENU

Character/number input key

Press these keys to enter characters or
numbers for parameters such as the IP
address, domain name, and server name.

DISP/

ENTER

DISP/ENTER key

Press this key when confirming
the setting or when closing the
entry box.

MENU and FUNC key

After pressing the MENU key, pressing the FUNC
key for approximately 3 s displays the setup
menu that is used to enter the communication
configuration menu.

Soft keys

Press these keys to select the menu displayed on the screen.

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Rear Panel

Names and Uses of Parts

RD-MV100

Ethernet interface connector

A connector used for Ethernet communications. Comes
standard with the instrument.

RS-232 interface connector

A serial communication connector provided on models
with the suffix code /C2.

RS-422-A/485 interface terminal

Serial communication terminals
provided on models with the suffix
code /C3.

RD-MV200

Ethernet interface connector

A connector used for Ethernet communications. Comes
standard with the instrument.

RS-232 interface connector

A serial communication connector provided on
models with the optional code /C2.

RS-422-A/485 interface terminal

Serial communication terminals
provided on models with the
optional code /C3.

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Names and Uses of Parts

Flow of Operation using the Operation Keys

This section will describe the basic flow of operation when changing the settings of the
RD-MV using the front panel keys.
Settings related to communications are configured in the basic setting mode. The
procedure used to enter the basic setting mode is described in the procedure for each
item. Basic setting mode cannot be entered while data acquisition is in progress or while
computation using the computation function (/M1 option) is in progress.

1. Press the arrow keys to move the cursor onto the desired parameter.

2. For parameters whose selections are shown at the bottom of the screen, press
the soft key under the desired selection. For parameters that need characters to
be entered in the entry box, press the [Input] soft key to display the entry box,
enter the characters, and press the DISP/ENTER key.

The parameter box containing
the cursor is blue.

Parameter selections
(Selection example for [DNS On/Off]
Press either the [On] or [Off] soft key.)

Parameter entry box
(Example of the entry box
for the IP address)

• The boxes containing parameters that have not been changed are displayed in
white.

• The boxes containing parameters that have been changed are displayed in
yellow.

The boxes containing parameters
that have been changed are
displayed in yellow.

The boxes containing parameters
that have not been changed are
displayed in white.

3. Set other parameters as well according to steps 1 and 2.

4. The operation is different when you are confirming or canceling the new
changes (parameter boxes in yellow). See below.

• When confirming the new changes

Press the DISP/ENTER key. The new changes are confirmed and the yellow
parameter boxes change to white. The cursor returns to the parameter at the
upper left portion of the screen (the first parameter on the screen). However,
if the new change is not valid, then the parameter box turns red.

Parameters for which the new
changes that are not valid are
displayed in red.

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Names and Uses of Parts

• When canceling the new changes
Press the ESC key. A window appears for you to confirm the cancellation.
Selecting “YES” and pressing the DISP/ENTER key cancels the new settings
and the screen returns to the previous screen.
Selecting “No” and pressing the DISP/ENTER key does not cancel the new
settings and the screen returns to the original screen.

5. To activate the new settings in the basic setting mode, the settings must be
stored. Pressing the [End] soft key in the basic setting menu* displays a dialog
box that asks you whether or not the new settings are to be stored.
To store the settings, select [Yes]. To not store the settings, select [No]. To
return to the basic setting menu, select [Cancel] by pressing the arrow key, and
press the [DISP/ENTER] key.

* The basic setting menu is the menu that is displayed when the ESC key is pressed

several times after the basic setting parameters are changed.

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Contents

Forward ........................................................................................................................................... i

How to Use this Manual .................................................................................................................. ii

Names and Uses of Parts .............................................................................................................. iv

Chapter 1 Overview of the Communication Functions

1.1 The Relationship between the Communication Functions and the Ethernet/

Serial Interface .................................................................................................................. 1-1

1.2 Explanation of the Functions ............................................................................................. 1-2

Chapter 2 Using the Ethernet Interface

2.1 Ethernet Interface Specifications ...................................................................................... 2-1

2.2 Connecting the Ethernet Interface .................................................................................... 2-2

2.3 Configuring the Ethernet Interface .................................................................................... 2-3

2.4 Checking the Connection Status of the Ethernet Interface ............................................... 2-9

2.5 Setting the FTP Client (Automatic Transfer of Display/Event/Report Data Files) ........... 2-10

2.6 Performing the FTP Test ................................................................................................. 2-16

2.7 Setting the Login/Timeout for Ethernet Communications ................................................ 2-17

2.8 Displaying the Log Screen of the Error, Communication, and FTP................................. 2-22

Chapter 3 Using the Serial Interface (Option)

3.1 Serial Interface (Option) Specifications ............................................................................. 3-1

3.2 RS-232 Interface Connector Pin Arrangement and Signal Names, the Connection

Procedure, and Handshaking ............................................................................................ 3-2

3.3 RS-422-A/485 Interface Pin Arrangement and Signal Names and the Connection

Procedure .......................................................................................................................... 3-5

3.4 The Bit Structure of One Character and the Operation of the Receive Buffer .................. 3-9

3.5 Configuring the Serial Interface ....................................................................................... 3-10

Chapter 4 Using the Modbus Protocol

4.1 Modbus Protocol Specifications ........................................................................................ 4-1

4.2 Register Assignments ....................................................................................................... 4-2

4.3 Modbus Error Response ................................................................................................... 4-3

4.4 Setting the Configuration that is Used When the Modbus Protocol is Used ..................... 4-4

Chapter 5 Commands

5.1 Command Syntax .............................................................................................................. 5-1

5.2 A List of Commands .......................................................................................................... 5-3

5.3 Input Range Parameter ..................................................................................................... 5-7

5.4 Setting Commands (Setting) ............................................................................................. 5-9

5.5 Setting Commands (Control) ........................................................................................... 5-17

5.6 Basic Setting Commands ................................................................................................ 5-20

5.7 Output Commands (Control) ........................................................................................... 5-27

5.8 Output Commands (Setup, measured, and computed data output) ............................... 5-27

5.9 Output Commands (RS-422-A/485 Dedicated Commands) ........................................... 5-30

5.10 Maintenance/Test Commands (Available when using the maintenance/test server function

via Ethernet communications) ......................................................................................... 5-31

5.11 Instrument Information Output Commands (Available when using the instrument

information server function via Ethernet communications) ............................................. 5-32

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Contents

Chapter 6 Response

6.1 Response Syntax .............................................................................................................. 6-1

6.2 Output Format of ASCII Data ............................................................................................ 6-6

6.3 Output Format of BINARY Data ...................................................................................... 6-17

6.4 Output Format of Instrument Information ........................................................................ 6-22

Chapter 7 Status Report

7.1 Status Information and Filter ............................................................................................. 7-1

7.2 The Bit Structure of the Status Information ....................................................................... 7-2

Appendix

Appendix 1 ASCII Character Codes .....................................................................................App-1

Appendix 2 Output Flow of Internal Memory Data ................................................................App-2

Appendix 3 Output Flow of the File or the File List in the External Storage Medium............App-4

Appendix 4 Output Flow of FIFO Data..................................................................................App-6

Appendix 5 A List of Error Messages....................................................................................App-8

Index

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

App

Index

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Chapter 1 Overview of the Communication Functions

1.1 The Relationship between the Communication
Functions and the Ethernet/Serial Interface

The Ethernet interface comes as standard equipment with the instrument. The serial
interface (RS-232, RS-422-A/485) is available as an option.

In order to use the various communication functions of the RD-MV, the Ethernet or
serial communications must be configured beforehand.

The following figure illustrates the relationship between the communication functions of
the RD-MV and the Ethernet/serial interface. To use the communication functions of
the RD-MV over the Ethernet/serial interface, protocols* that exist between the function
and the interface must be followed.

* A protocol is a set of rules that govern the communication between two computers over a line

or network.

The communication functions of the MV

Application

Upper protocol

Lower protocol

Interface

Modbus
server

Modbus
protocol

Serial interface
(RS-232, RS-422-A/485)

Setting/Measurement
server

Proprietary protocol
for the RD-MV

Serial
communication
control

Maintenance/
Test server

Login
(User authorization/
grant access rights)

FTP
server

FTP client

FTP

TCP

IP

Ethernet interface
(10BASE-T)

Instrument
information
server

UDP

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Overview of the Communication Functions

PC

Connect the RD-MV and
the PC via the serial cable

FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)
UDP (User Datagram Protocol)
IP (Internet Protocol)

Connect the RD-MV and
the PC via the Ethernet cable

1-1

1.2 Explanation of the Functions

Describes an outline of the communication functions of the RD-MV.

Modbus server

• By using the Modbus protocol, measured/computed data written to the RD-MV’s
input register can be read by the PC and communication input data can be written/
read from the RD-MV’s hold register.

• For the Modbus function codes that are supported by the RD-MV, see section 4.1.

• This function can be used only when communicating via the serial interface (option).

• For the settings required to use the functions, see section 4.4.

Setting/Measurement server

• This function can be used to set almost all of the settings that can be configured using
the front panel keys. However, the power switch cannot be turned ON/OFF. The user
name/password for communications, user name/password for key login, and the
destination of the FTP client function cannot be configured.

• The following types of data can be output.

• Measured/computed data.

• Data in the internal memory or files in the external storage medium.

• Setup information and the status byte.

• A log of operation errors and communications
The measured/computed data can be output in binary or ASCII format to a PC. For
other types of data, ASCII format is used. For the data output format, see chapter 6.
The communication commands that can be used through this function are setting
commands (see sections 5.4 and 5.5), basic setting commands (see sections 5.6),
and output commands (see sections 5.7 to 5.9).

• This function can be used when communicating via the Ethernet or the serial
(optional) interface.

• For the configuration when using Ethernet communications, see sections 2.3 and 2.7.
For the configuration when using serial communications, see section 3.5.

Maintenance/Test server

FTP server

1-2

• Connection information, network information, and other information regarding
Ethernet communications can be output.

• The communication commands that can be used through this function are
maintenance/test commands (see section 5.10).

• This function can be used only when communicating via the Ethernet interface.

• For the configuration required to use this function, see sections 2.3 and 2.7.

• You can use a PC to access the RD-MV via FTP. You can retrieve directories and
files from the external storage medium of the RD-MV, delete files, and check the free
space on the storage medium.

• This function can be used only when communicating via the Ethernet interface.

• For the configuration required to use this function, see sections 2.3 and 2.7.

1.2 Explanation of the Functions

FTP client

PC

Data on the storage medium

FTP server

RD-MV

RD-MV

Automatic file transfer

• The display data file, event data file, and report data file, that are created in the
internal memory of the RD-MV, can be automatically transferred to a remote FTP
server. The result of the transfer is recorded in the FTP log. The FTP log can be
displayed on the RD-MV’s screen (see paragraph “Displaying error/
communications/FTP logs” described later) or output to a PC using commands.

FTP client

Data file to be

transferred

RD-MVRD-MV

Destination (FTP server)

information

Transfer log

(FTP log)

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Overview of the Communication Functions

Up to two file transfer destinations (FTP servers) can be specified (primary and
secondary). If the primary server is down, the file is automatically transferred to the
secondary server.

• This function can be used only when communicating via the Ethernet interface.

• For the configuration required to use this function, see sections 2.3 and 2.5.

FTP test

• The file transfer can be checked by transferring a test file from the RD-MV to a
remote FTP server.

• The result of the FTP test can be confirmed on the FTP log screen or the
communication log output.

• This function can be used only when communicating via the Ethernet interface.

• For the configuration required to use this function, see section 2.6.

Instrument information server

• The serial number and model of the RD-MV connected to Ethernet can be output.

• The communication commands that can be used through this function are instrument
information output commands (see section 5.11).

• This function can be used only when communicating via the Ethernet interface.

• For the configuration required to use this function, see section 2.3.

FTP server

Measured/computed data

Primary

Secondary

1-3

1.2 Explanation of the Functions

Login

• This function can be used only when communicating via the Ethernet interface and
when using the setting/measurement server, maintenance/test server, and the FTP
server functions.

• For the configuration required to use this function, see sections 2.3 and 2.7.

User authorization

This function allows only registered users to access the RD-MV in order to prevent
invalid access from the network.

Granting access authority

This function provides access authority (user level) to operate the RD-MV for the
registered users. For example, this prevents user B (user level) from changing the
measurement conditions that were set by user A (administrator level).

• Up to seven names can be registered. You will also specify the access authority
(see below) when registering the name.

• There are limitations on the number of simultaneous connections or
simultaneous uses of the RD-MV from the PC (see section 2.1).

• There are two user levels on the RD-MV, user and administrator.

• One administrator and six users can be registered.

• Administrator
An administrator has the authority to use all setting/measurement server
functions, maintenance/test server functions, and FTP server functions.

• User
A user has limited authority to use the setting/measurement server functions,
maintenance/test server functions, and FTP server functions. For the limitation
of commands, see section 5.2.

• Limitations on the use of the setting/measurement server
The user cannot change settings that would change the RD-MV’s
operation. Measurement and setup data can be output.

• Limitations on the use of the maintenance/test server
The user cannot disconnect a connection between another PC and the RD­MV. The connection between the PC that the user is operating and the
RD-MV can be disconnected.

• Limitations on the use of the FTP server
Files cannot be saved to the RD-MV’s external storage medium. Files can
be retrieved from the server.

1-4

Communication timeout

This function drops the connection if no data transfer is detected between the PC and
the RD-MV over a predetermined period of time. This applies to data transfer at the
application level only (see section 1.1). For example, this prevents a PC from being
connected to the RD-MV indefinitely which would prohibit other users from making
new connections.

1.2 Explanation of the Functions

Other functions

Confirming the connection status of the Ethernet interface

• The connection status of the Ethernet interface can be confirmed on the rear panel
and on the screen of the RD-MV.

• For the display position and the meaning of the indicator, see section 2.4.

Keepalive (Extended function of TCP)

• This function forcibly drops the connection if there are no responses to the test
packets that are sent periodically at the TCP level.

• For the configuration required to use this function, see sections 2.3 and 2.7.

Displaying error/communications/FTP logs

• The operation log can be displayed on the following log screens.

• Error log screen: Operation errors

• Communication log screen: Communication input/output

• FTP log screen: A log of file transfers that were executed using the FTP client

function

• For the configuration required to use this function, see section 2.8.

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Overview of the Communication Functions

1-5

Chapter 2 Using the Ethernet Interface

2.1 Ethernet Interface Specifications

Basic Specifications

Electrical and mechanical specifications Conforms to IEEE 802.3

Transmission medium type 10BASE-T

Protocol TCP, IP, UDP, ICMP, ARP

(Ethernet frames conform to the DIX specifications.)

The maximum number of connections and the number of simultaneous uses

The following table indicates the number of simultaneous uses (number of users that
can use the function simultaneously), the maximum number of connections, and the
port number for each function.

Function Maximum Number Number of Port Number*

Setting/ 3 1 2*
measurement
server

Maintenance/ 1 1 1*
test server

FTP server 1 1 1*

Instrument – – – 34264/udp
information
server

*1 Port numbers are fixed.
*2 There are user limitations. For details, see “Granting Access Authority” in section 1.2.

of Connections Simultaneous Uses (Fixed)

Administrator User

2

2

2

2

Using the Ethernet Interface

1

34260/tcp

34261/tcp

21/tcp

2-1

2.2 Connecting the Ethernet Interface

When connecting only the RD-MV and a PC

Connect the RD-MV and the PC via a HUB as in the following figure.

Ethernet
interface connector

RD-MV

Ethernet
interface connector

RD-MV

When connecting to a preexisting network

The following figure illustrates an example in which the RD-MV and a PC are connected
to the network. When connecting the RD-MV or the PC to a preexisting network, the
transfer rate, connector type, etc. must be matched. For details, consult your system or
network administrator.

10BASE-T straight cable

(Multiple devices can be
connected by using a hub.)

HUB

PC

Ethernet cable

10BASE-T straight cable

Network

2-2

10BASE-T straight cable

(Adapters that support

Ethernet
interface connector

RD-MV

the 10BASE-T (hubs and
routers, for example)

PC

Ethernet cable

Note

• Depending on the reliability of the network or the volume of network traffic, all the transferred

data may not be retrieved by the PC.

• Communication performance deteriorates if multiple PCs access the recorder simultaneously.

2.3 Configuring the Ethernet Interface

Explanation

The following configurations must be made in order to use the Ethernet communication
functions of the RD-MV.

Setting the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS

Confirm the settings such as the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS
with the administrator of the system or network on which the recorder is to be used.

• IP address

• Set the IP address to assign to the RD-MV. The default setting is “0.0.0.0.”

• The IP address is used to distinguish between the various devices connected to

the Internet when communicating using the TCP/IP protocol. The address is a
32-bit value normally expressed with four values (0 to 255), each separated by a
period as in 192.168.111.24.

• Subnet mask

• Specify the mask that is used to determine the network address from the IP

address. The default setting is “0.0.0.0.”

• Set this value according to the system or the network to which the RD-MV

belongs. In some cases, this setting may not be necessary.

• Default gateway

• Set the IP address of the gateway (router, switch, etc.) used to communicate

with other networks. The default setting is “0.0.0.0.”

• Set this value according to the system or the network to which the RD-MV

belongs. In some cases, this setting may not be necessary.

• DNS (Domain Name System)

The DNS is a system that correlates the host name/domain name to the IP
address. The host name/domain name can be used instead of the IP address
when accessing the network. The DNS server manages the database that
contains the host name/domain name and IP address correlation.

• DNS server

• Set the address of the DNS server. The default setting is “0.0.0.0.”

• Up to two DNS servers can be specified (primary and secondary). If the
primary DNS server is down, the secondary server is used to search the host
name/domain name and IP address.

• Host name
Set the RD-MV’s host name using up to 64 alphanumeric characters.

• Domain name

• Set the network domain name to which the RD-MV belongs using up to 64

alphanumeric characters.

• When searching the data transfer destination using the DNS server, this

domain name is attached after the destination name (server). The
destination name is the name of the FTP server specified in section 2.5.

2

Using the Ethernet Interface

2-3

2.3 Configuring the Ethernet Interface

• Domain suffix
If the IP address corresponding to the “domain name,” described in the previous
paragraph, is not found on the DNS server, then it may be that the system is
configured to use another domain name. In this case, the domain suffix is
specified, so that this domain name is searched after the “domain name”
specified in the previous paragraph is searched.

• Set the domain suffix using up to 64 alphanumeric characters.

• Up to two domain suffixes can be specified (primary and secondary).

Selecting the communication interface used to output the data in the internal
memory and the files on the external storage medium

• Using output commands (ME/MI/MO commands), select the communication
interface used to output the data in the internal memory (display data, event data,
TLOG data, manual sampled data, and report data) and the files on the external
storage medium. Since Ethernet communications and serial communications
cannot be used simultaneously, you must select either one.

• When using Ethernet communications, select [Ethernet].

Storing the settings

To activate the settings made in the basic setting mode, the settings must be saved.
Otherwise, the settings return to the previous values.

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Procedure

2.3 Configuring the Ethernet Interface

For the basic flow of operations, see “Flow of Operation using the Operation Keys” on
page vi.

1. Press the MENU key to display the setting menu.

2. Press the FUNC key for approximately 3 s to display the basic setting menu.

3. Press the [#10 (Communication)](RD-MV100) or [#6 (Communication)](RD­MV200) soft key to display the communication function setting menu.

4. Press the [#1 (Ethernet (IP Address))](RD-MV100) or [#1 (Ethernet, Serial)](RD­MV200) soft key to display the communication (Ethernet, serial) menu.

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RD-MV100 Communication (Ethernet) menu

Setting the IP address

5. Press the arrow key to move the cursor to the [IP-address] box.

6. Press the [Input] soft key to display the entry box.

7. Enter the IP address of the RD-MV in the entry box.

For the procedures related to entering character strings and values, see the RD-MV100/

RD-MV200 User’s Manual (M-3641/M-3642).

8. Press the DISP/ENTER key. The entered value is set in the [IP-address] box.

RD-MV200 Communication (Ethernet, Serial) menu

Setting the subnet mask

Set this value according to the system or the network to which the RD-MV belongs.
If this setting is not necessary, go to “Setting the default gateway.”

9. Press the arrow key to move the cursor to the [Subnet mask] box.

10. Press the [Input] soft key to display the entry box.

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11. In the entry box, enter the subnet mask of the network to which the RD-MV
belongs.

For the procedures related to entering character strings and values, see the RD-MV100/

RD-MV200 User’s Manual (M3642/M3642).

12. Press the DISP/ENTER key. The entered value is set in the [Subnet mask] box.

Setting the default gateway

Set this value according to the system or the network to which the RD-MV belongs.
If this setting is not necessary, go to “Setting the DNS (Domain Name System).”

13. Press the arrow key to move the cursor to the [Default gateway] box.

14. Press the [Input] soft key to display the entry box.

15. In the entry box, enter the default gateway of the network to which the RD-MV
belongs.

For the procedures related to entering character strings and values, see the RD-MV100/

RD-MV200 User’s Manual (M3641/M3642).

16. Press the DISP/ENTER key. The entered value is set in the [Default gateway]
box.
For RD-MV100, confirm the new settings pressing the DISP/ENTER key. To
cancel, press the ESC key.

For detailed operations regarding confirmation and cancellation, see “Flow of Operation

using the Operation Keys” on page vi.

Setting the DNS (Domain Name System)

Set this value when using the DNS in the system or the network to which the RD-MV
belongs. If the DNS is not going to be used, go to step 39.
For RD-MV100, when settings are confirmed by procedure 16, press the ESC key to
return to the screen of procedure 4, and then press the [#2 (Ethernet (DNS))] soft key
to display the communication (DNS) menu.

• Select whether or not to use the DNS (ON/OFF)

17. Press the arrow key to move the cursor to the [DNS On/Off] box.

18. Press either the [On] or [Off] soft key. When using the DNS, select [ON] and
perform steps 19 through 38. Otherwise, select [Off] (you can skip steps 19
through 38).

• Setting the primary DNS server address

19. Press the arrow key to move the cursor to the [Primary] box under server search
order.

20. Press the [Input] soft key to display the entry box.

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21. Enter the primary DNS server address in the entry box.

For the procedures related to entering character strings and values, see the RD-MV100/

RD-MV200 User’s Manual (M3641/M3642)

2.3 Configuring the Ethernet Interface

22. Press the DISP/ENTER key. The entered value is set in the [Primary] box.

• Setting the secondary DNS server address

Set this value when using the secondary DNS server in the system or the network
to which the RD-MV belongs. If this setting is not necessary, go to step 25.

23. Press the arrow key to move the cursor to the [Secondary] box under server
search order.

24. Set the secondary DNS server address using the same method from steps 20
through 22.

• Setting the RD-MV's host name

25. Press the arrow key to move the cursor to the [Host name] box.

26. Press the [Input] soft key to display the entry box.

27. Enter the RD-MV's host name in the entry box.

For the procedures related to entering character strings and values, see the RD-MV100/

RD-MV200 User’s Manual (M-3641/M-3642).

28. Press the DISP/ENTER key. The entered string/value is set in the [Host name]
box.

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• Setting the domain name to which the RD-MV belongs

29. Press the arrow key to move the cursor to the [Domain name] box.

30. Press the [Input] soft key to display the entry box.

31. Enter the RD-MV's domain name in the entry box.

For the procedures related to entering character strings and values, see the RD-MV100/

RD-MV200 User’s Manual (M-3641/M-3642).

32. Press the DISP/ENTER key. The entered string/value is set in the [Domain
name] box.

• Setting the primary domain suffix

Set this value when the domain suffix is necessary. Otherwise, go to step 39.

33. Press the arrow key to move the cursor to the [Primary] box under Domain suffix
search order.

34. Press the [Input] soft key to display the entry box.

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35. Enter the primary domain suffix in the entry box.

For the procedures related to entering character strings and values, see the RD-MV100/

MV200 User’s Manual (M-3641/M-3642).

36. Press the DISP/ENTER key. The entered value is set in the [Primary] box.

• Setting the secondary domain suffix

Set this value when the secondary domain suffix exists. If this setting is not
necessary, go to step 39.

37. Press the arrow key to move the cursor to the [Secondary] box under Domain
suffix search order.

38. Set the secondary domain suffix in the same fashion as in steps 34 to 36.

Selecting the communication interface used to output the data in the internal
memory and the files on the external storage medium

39. Press the arrow key to move the cursor to the [Memory out] box.

40. Press either the [Ethernet] or the [Serial] soft key. Press the [Ethernet] soft key
when using Ethernet communications.

Confirming/Canceling the new settings

41. To confirm the new settings, press the DISP/ENTER key. To cancel, press the
ESC key.

For detailed operations regarding confirmation and cancellation, see “Flow of Operation

using the Operation Keys” on page vi.

Storing the new settings

42. Press the ESC key several times to display the basic setting menu.

43. Pressing the [End] soft key to display a dialog box which you select whether or
not to store the new settings.

44. Select the [Yes] to store the new settings, the [No] to discard them, or the
[Cancel] to return to the basic setting menu by pressing the arrow key. Then,
press the DISP/ENTER key.

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2.4 Checking the Connection Status of the
Ethernet Interface

Checking the connection status using the rear panel

The connection status of the Ethernet interface can be confirmed with the indicator that
is located to the upper right of the Ethernet connector on the RD-MV.

Indicator Connection Status of the Ethernet Interface

On (green) The Ethernet interface is electrically connected.

Blinking (green) Transmitting data

Off The Ethernet interface is not electrically connected.

Indicator

(Rear Panel)

Checking the connection using the recorder's screen

Checking using the status display of the screen

The connection status of the Ethernet interface can be checked using the indicator
located on the right hand side of the status display section of the basic setting menu.
The basic setting menu is displayed by pressing the FUNC key for approximately 3 s
after pressing the MENU key to display the setting menu.

Indicator Connection Status of the Ethernet Interface

On (green) The Ethernet interface is electrically connected.

Off The Ethernet interface is not electrically connected.

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Checking using the display section located at the upper right corner of the
communication log screen

The connection status of the Ethernet interface can be checked using the indicator
located at the upper right corner of the communication log screen. For the
procedures on how to display the communication log, see section 2.8.

Indicator Connection Status of the Ethernet Interface

On (green) The Ethernet interface is electrically connected.

Off The Ethernet interface is not electrically connected.

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2.5 Setting the FTP Client (Automatic Transfer of
Display/Event/Report Data Files)

Explanation

By setting this function, the display/event and report data files that are created in the
internal memory can be automatically transferred using FTP when the files are created.
Note that the Ethernet interface must be configured beforehand (see section 2.3).

Selecting the files to transfer

• You can select whether or not to automatically transfer the display/event data file
and the report data file. The default setting is “Off.”

• When the method to save the data is set to “Auto,” the data files are automatically
transferred at appropriate times to the FTP destination described in the next
section.

• Display data file: Automatically transferred at auto save intervals.

• Event data file: Automatically transferred when the specified length of data is
written.

• Report data file: Automatically transferred when reports are created.

Note

• For details related to saving data to the external storage medium and the auto save interval,

see the RD-MV100/RD-MV200 User’s Manual (M-3641/M-3642).

• When the method to save the data is set to “Manual,” auto transfer does not take place. You

can still output the display/event/report data files using commands.

• For the format of the report data file, see the RD-MV100/RD-MV200 User’s Manual (M-3641/

M-3642). However, the report data file to be transferred is divided by every timeout.

• If a file with the same name exists at the destination, it is overwritten without any warning

messages.

Setting the FTP connection

Confirm the settings such as the primary and secondary FTP servers, port number,
login name, password, account, PASV mode, and initial path with your system or
network administrator.

• Setting the primary and secondary servers

Specify the primary and secondary file transfer destinations (FTP servers) as
described in the previous close. When the primary FTP server is down, the data
are automatically transferred to the secondary FTP server.

• FTP server name

Set the FTP server name using up to 64 alphanumeric characters.

• When the DNS is being used, the host name can be used to specify the server
name.

• For DNS settings, see section 2.3.

• You can also specify the IP address. In this case, DNS is not necessary.

• Port number

Set the port number of the destination FTP server in the range from 0 to 65535.
The default setting is 21.

• Login name

Set the login name to use when accessing the FTP server. Up to 32 alphanumeric
characters can be used.

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• Password

Set the password to use when accessing the FTP server. Up to 32 alphanumeric
characters can be used.

• Account

Set the account (the ID number) to use when accessing the FTP server. Up to 32
alphanumeric characters can be used.

• PASV mode

When using the RD-MV behind a firewall that requires the PASV mode, turn this
mode “On.” A firewall is a security feature on a router which is used to prevent
undesired intrusion into the network from outside parties.

• Initial path

Set the destination directory for the file transfer using up to 64 alphanumeric
characters. The directory delimiter varies depending on the FTP server.
Example: When transferring files to the directory “data” which is a sub directory of

the “home” directory on a UNIX file system, use the forward slash “/” as
the directory delimiter:

/home/data

Note

If the file transfer to both the primary and the secondary servers fails, the RD-MV aborts the

file transfer. When the connection to the destination is recovered, the RD-MV transfers the

data files that were not transferred along with the new data file. However, due to the

limitation of the internal memory, files that are overacquired before they are transferred are

lost. For details related to the acquiring operation to the internal memory, see the RD-

MV100/RD-MV200 User’s Manual (M-3641/M-3642).

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Storing the settings

To activate the settings made in the basic setting mode, the settings must be saved.
Otherwise, the settings return to the previous values.

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2.5 Setting the FTP Client (Automatic Transfer of Display/Event/Report Data Files)

Procedure

For the basic flow of operations, see “Flow of Operation using the Operation Keys” on
page vi.

1. Press the Menu key to display the setting menu.

2. Press the FUNC key for approximately 3 s to display the basic setting menu.

3. Press the [#10 (Communication)](RD-MV100) or [#6 (Communication)](RD­MV100/RD-MV200) soft key to display the communication function setting
menu.

4. Press the [#3 (FTP transfer file)](RD-MV100) or [#2 (FTP Client)](RD-MV200) soft
key to display the Communication (FTP client) menu.

RD-MV100 Communication (FTP tramsfer file)

Selecting the files to be transferred

• Selecting whether or not to transfer the display and event data files (ON/OFF)

5. Press the arrow key to move the cursor to the [Disp&Event data] box.

6. Press either the [On] or [Off] soft key.

• Selecting whether or not to transfer the report data file (ON/OFF)

7. Press the arrow key to move the cursor to the [Report] box.

RD-MV200 Communication (FTP client)

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8. Press either the [On] or [Off] soft key.

For RD-MV100, confirm the new settings pressing the DISP/ENTER key. To
cancel, press the ESC key.

For detailed operations regarding confirmation and cancellation, see “Flow of Operation

using the Operation Keys” on page vi.

2.5 Setting the FTP Client (Automatic Transfer of Display/Event/Report Data Files)

Setting the primary FTP server

For RD-MV100, when settings are confirmed by procedure 8, press the ESC key to
return to the screen of procedure 4, and then press the [#4 (FTP connection)] soft key
to display the communication (FTP connection) menu.

9. Press the arrow key to move the cursor to the [FTP connection] box.

10. Press the [Primary] soft key.

• Setting the FTP server name

11. Press the arrow key to move the cursor to the [FTP server name] box.

12. Press the [Input] soft key to display the entry box.

13. Enter the primary FTP server name in the entry box. Generally, the IP address
is entered. However, if DNS is being used, the FTP server's host name can also
be specified.

For the procedures related to entering character strings and values, see the RD-MV100/

RD-MV200 User’s Manual (M-3641/M-3642).

14. Press the DISP/ENTER key. The entered string/value is set in the [FTP server
name] box.

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• Setting the FTP server’s port number

15. Press the arrow key to move the cursor to the [Port number] box.

16. Press the [Input] soft key to display the entry box.

17. Enter the port number of the primary FTP server in the entry box.

For the procedures related to entering character strings and values, see the RD-MV100/

RD-MV200 User’s Manual (M3641/M-3642).

18. Press the DISP/ENTER key. The entered value is set in the [Port number] box.

• Setting the login name used when accessing the FTP server

19. Press the arrow key to move the cursor to the [Login name] box.

20. Press the [Input] soft key to display the login name entry box.

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21. Enter the login name that is used when accessing the primary FTP server in the
entry box.

For the procedures related to entering character strings and values, see the RD-MV100/

RD-MV200 User’s Manual (M-3641/M-3642).

22. Press the DISP/ENTER key. The entered string/value is set in the [Login name]
box.

• Setting the password used when accessing the FTP server

23. Press the arrow key to move the cursor to the [Password] box.

24. Press the [Input] soft key to display the entry box.

25. Enter the password that is used when accessing the primary FTP server in the
entry box.

For the procedures related to entering character strings and values, see the RD-MV100/

RD-MV200 User’s Manual (M-3641/M-3642).

26. Press the DISP/ENTER key. The entered string/value is set in the [Password]
box.

• Setting the account used when accessing the FTP server

27. Press the arrow key to move the cursor to the [Account] box.

28. Press the [Input] soft key to display the entry box.

29. Enter the account that is used when accessing the primary FTP server in the
entry box.

For the procedures related to entering character strings and values, see the RD-MV100/

RD-MV200 User’s Manual (M-3641/M-3642).

30. Press the DISP/ENTER key. The entered string/value is set in the [Account]
box.

• Enabling (On)/Disabling (Off) the PASV mode

31. Press the arrow key to move the cursor to the [PASV mode] box.

32. Press either the [On] or [Off] soft key.

• Setting the initial path (file transfer destination directory)

33. Press the arrow key to move the cursor to the [Initial path] box.

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