ASD Smart Ethernet Adapter User manual

ASD Smart Ethernet Adapter Setup
Guide
ASD.Document 600240 Rev. D
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Table of Contents
Trademark Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Computer Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Chapter 2 Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Upgrading the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Chapter 3 Network Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
TCP/IP Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Network Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Determine the Network Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Isolated Network (Default) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Established Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Chapter 4 Configuring Static IP Addresses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Configuring Windows XP with a Static IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Configuring the ASD Smart Ethernet Adapter with a Static IP Address. . . . 14
Chapter 5 Configuring Dynamic IP Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Configuring Windows XP with a DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Configuring the ASD Smart Ethernet Adapter with DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Chapter 6 Connecting the Hardware Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Verifying the Hardware Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
ASD Smart Ethernet Adapter Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Power ON Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Software Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
RS3Application Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Indico Pro Application Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Port Overview and Securing the ASD Smart Ethernet Adapter . . . . . . . . . . 33
Accessory Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Serial Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Secure ASD Smart Ethernet Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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Chapter 7 Updating the Firmware in the ASD Smart Ethernet Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Ethernet Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Common Communication Fixes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Does Not Connect to the ASD Smart Ethernet Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Verify the Fiber Optic Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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Chapter 1 Introduction
These setup instructions apply to the FieldSpec™Pro and LabSpec™Pro
spectroradiometers.
The purpose is:
• to upgrade the ASD application software; and
• to configure the Smart Ethernet Adapter between the instrument
controller and the ASD spectroradiometer.
1.1 Computer Requirements
The instrument controller is a computer that manages the instrument
controller software, stores data, and processes the results.
The minimum requirements for the instrument controller are:
•1.2GHz Pentium or better notebook or PC-w/monitor
•256MB RAM or more
•20GB of free disk space
• 1024 x 768 or better graphics resolution
• 24-bit color or better - 32-bit recommended
•Ethernet port: 10/100 Base T Ethernet interface
•(Optional) Ethernet wireless (WiFi) adaptor: PCMIA, USB, or built-in
that is compatible with the 802.11b standard
•(Optional) Serial communications port (or USB port) for GPS receiver.
Only needed if you want to use GPS.
• (Optional) NMEA compatible GPS receiver
The instrument controller requires the following software:
•Either RS3Software or Indico Software from ASD.
•Microsoft Windows® 95/98/NT/2000/ME/XP Operating System.
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or better.

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Users need a basic understanding of the Microsoft Windows operating system
including software installation.
International customers using non-English versions of Windows must alter
the Regional Settings under Start->Settings->Control Panel. The
default language must be set to English (United States) in order for the
software to be registered and operate correctly. The numbering format must
also be set to English.

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Chapter 2 Software Installation
The ASD software is usually installed on the (optional) instrument controller
(computer) prior to delivery. If an instrument controller was not purchased
with the Smart Ethernet Adapter, proceed with upgrading the software. The
software for RS3 must be version 4.0.24 or higher and Indico Pro must be
version 5.0.10 or higher.
2.1 Upgrading the Software
To upgrade the ASD application software, follow these steps:
Step 1 Insert the flash memory stick that was supplied with the ASD RS3 or Indico
Pro software into the USB port of a computer that has Internet access. This
may not be the same computer as the instrument controller.
Step 2 Open Windows Explorer and navigate to the “Removable Disk” icon and
open.
Step 3 Double click on “ASDInstall.exe” and open the ASD Product Installation
window.
Step 4 Select the software application to upgrade and follow the instructions.
Note: Select “Ethernet” for the Instrument Interface.

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Step 5 Copy or move your data files stored from the previous versions of the
instrument controller software.
•ForRS3
The folder location for RS3 prior to version 4.0 is c:\Program Files\RS3.
The new installation folder for RS3 is c:\Program Files\ASD\RS3.
• For Indico Pro
The folder location for Indico Pro prior to version 4.0 is c:\Program
Files\IndicoPro. The new installation folder for Indico Pro is c:\Program
Files\ASD\IndicoPro.

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Chapter 3 Network Configuration
The ASD Smart Ethernet Adapter contains an Ethernet interface. To
communicate through this the Ethernet interface, an IP Address must be
configured for the instrument controller and the ASD Smart Ethernet Adapter.
The following sections will assist you in:
• Determining the type of network configuration to choose.
• Setting the IP Address for the instrument controller and the ASD Smart
Ethernet Adapter.
3.1 TCP/IP Background
TCP/IP is a network protocol that most computers use to communicate with
other computers and devices. Each computer is assigned a unique IP (Internet
Protocol) address.
IP addresses are used to route packets of data from place to place on an
intranet or the Internet. If there is not an established network and the Ethernet
segment is isolated, any IP address can be chosen. Otherwise, an IP address
should be obtained from a Network Administrator.
An IP address consists of four numbers between 0 and 255, separated by
periods, such as 192.168.0.1.
Another important item in the TCP/IP network is the subnet mask. The subnet
mask defines where the computer or device resides. The subnet mask are the
first three octets of the IP address. For the example in the previous paragraph,
the subnet mask would be 192.168.0.xxx.
The subnet mask becomes more important in large networks. Large networks
are usually broken down into several subnets to assist in the management of
the IP addresses. In small networks, all computers and devices reside on the
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3.2 Network Hardware
Earlier models of the ASD spectrometer only supported either parallel or
serial communication. In order to take advantage of network (Ethernet)
communication, you must have an ASD spectrometer with a Ethernet port or
an ASD Smart Ethernet Adapter, as shown in Figure 3-1.
Figure 3-1 ASD Smart Ethernet Adapter.
Note: Ensure that the instrument controller (computer) has an appropriate Ethernet
card installed. Refer to the documentation provided with your instrument
controller and your Ethernet card for details.
3.3 Determine the Network Configuration
When using an ASD spectrometer with (Ethernet) network communication
(Figure 3-1), you can choose between the following networking
configurations.
•Isolated Network (Default)
•Established Network
3.3.1 Isolated Network (Default)
An isolated network usually consists of the instrument controller plugged
directly into the ASD Smart Ethernet Adapter, as is shown in Figure 3-2. This
configuration requires the special Ethernet cross-over cable included with the
spectrometer.

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Figure 3-2 Direct-connect Ethernet communication between the instrument controller
and the ASD Smart Ethernet Adapter.
For Static IP Addresses
Step 1Referto“Configuring Static IP Addresses” on page 9 to obtain information
about setting IP addresses on the instrument controller and the spectrometer.
Step 2 Connect the ASD Smart Ethernet Adapter RJ-45 connector to the instrument
controller's RJ-45 connector with the Ethernet cross over cable. A link light
turns on the RJ-45 connector of the ASD Smart Ethernet Adapter if the
network cable is connected correctly to the instrument controller.
3.3.2 Established Network
An established network usually consists of two or more computers connected
together.
In this configuration the instrument controller and the ASD Smart Ethernet
Adapter will be connected to a network (over a router or hub) with standard
Ethernet cables (Figure 3-3).
Figure 3-3 Network Ethernet communication between the instrument controller and ASD
Smart Ethernet Adapter.
Note: The speed of the data acquisition can be delayed if there is a lot of activity on
the network. It can compromise the data collection.
For Static IP Addresses
Step 1 Refer to your network administrator to obtain IP addresses for your
environment.

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Step 2 Obtain an IP Address and network mask from the network administrator.
Step 3Referto“Configuring Static IP Addresses” on page 9 to obtain information
about setting IP addresses on the instrument controller and the ASD Smart
Ethernet Adapter.
Step 4 Connect the ASD Smart Ethernet Adapter RJ-45 connector to the RJ-45
connector of a HUB or faceplate on the wall with a standard Ethernet cable. A
link light turns on the RJ-45 connector of the ASD Smart Ethernet Adapter if
the network cable is connected correctly to the network.
For Dynamic IP Addresses
If the network utilizes DHCP, then an IP address and network mask will not
be required.
Step 1Referto“Configuring Dynamic IP Addresses” on page 17 to obtain
information about setting IP addresses on the instrument controller and the
ASD Smart Ethernet Adapter.
Step 2 Connect the ASD Smart Ethernet Adapter RJ-45 connector to the RJ-45
connector of a HUB or faceplate on the wall with a standard Ethernet cable. A
link light turns on the RJ-45 connector of the ASD Smart Ethernet Adapter if
the network cable is connected correctly to the network.

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Chapter 4 Configuring Static IP Addresses
If you would like to use the ASD Smart Ethernet Adapter in a network
configuration involving a network access port, such as is depicted in
Figure 4-1 and Figure 4-2, your network administrator might require that you
change static IP addresses. This requires that two settings be carried out:
•“Configuring Windows XP with a Static IP Address” on page 10
•“Configuring the ASD Smart Ethernet Adapter with a Static IP Address”
on page 14
Figure 4-1 Network Ethernet communication between the instrument controller and ASD
Smart Ethernet Adapter.

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4.1 Configuring Windows XP with a Static IP
Address
This section describes the configuration of a static IP address within the
Microsoft Windows XP operating system software on the instrument
controller (computer).
Note: Other Microsoft Windows operating system versions have networking
capabilities which can be configured to communicate with the ASD Smart
Ethernet Adapter. It is beyond the scope of this manual to document those
procedures, because Windows XP has been the exclusive Windows operating
system available on all new hardware since 2001. The configuration settings
will be identical to what is specified here, but the steps and dialog boxes may
be different.
Step 1 Click on the Start button.
Step 2 Click on the Control Panel.
Step 3 Click on Network and Internet Connections.
Figure 4-2 Network and Internet Connections from the Windows Control Panel
Step 4 Click Network Connections.
Figure 4-3 Network Connections.
Step 5 Click on the Local Area Connection (LAN).
The Status dialog for this connection will be displayed, as is shown in
Figure 4-4.

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Figure 4-4 Local Area Connection Status dialog box.
Step 6 Click on the Properties button from the Local Area Connection Status
dialog box.
This opens the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box.

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Figure 4-5 Local Area Connection Properties.
Step 7IntheLocal Area Connection Properties dialog box, select
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) from the list of components and then click on
the Properties button.
The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog will be displayed.

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Figure 4-6 Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties.
Step 8 Within the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, use the
following settings to set a static IP Address.
•IP address : 10.1.1.10
•Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
•Default gateway: (leave blank)
•Preferred DNS Servers: (leave blank)
•Alternate DNS Servers: (leave blank)
Note: If connecting to an established network and your system administrator wants
another IP configuration, use their IP address and Subnet Mask.
Step 9 Select OK to save the settings of the
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box.
Step 10 Select OK from the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box.
Step 11 Select Close from the Local Area Connection Status dialog box.

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4.2 Configuring the ASD Smart Ethernet Adapter
with a Static IP Address
This section describes how to configure the ASD Smart Ethernet Adapter
with a static IP Address.
Step 1 Connect the instrument controller and the instrument together with the
supplied Ethernet cross-over cable.
Step 2 Start the IPSetup application.
•For RS3, select
Start>Programs>ASD Programs>RS3 Tools>IPSetup.
• For Indico Pro, select
Start>Programs>ASD Programs>Indico Pro Tools>IPSetup.
Figure 4-7 ASD TCP Server IP Setup
Step 3 Select an ASD TCP Server from the list.