Crestron C2ENET-1 How to use

Crestron C2ENET-1/-2
2-Series Ethernet Interface Expansion Card
Operations & Installation Guide

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Crestron C2ENET-1/-2 2-Series Ethernet Interface Expansion Cards
Contents
2-Series Ethernet Interface Expansion Cards: C2ENET-1 & C2ENET-2 1
Introduction ...............................................................................................................................1
Features and Functions................................................................................................1
Specifications ..............................................................................................................2
Physical Description....................................................................................................2
Industry Compliance ...................................................................................................3
Ethernet Cable Connections.......................................................................................................4
Setup ..........................................................................................................................................5
Installation................................................................................................................... 5
IP Setup .......................................................................................................................6
Verify Communication..............................................................................................11
Setting a Control System Ethernet Password ............................................................ 12
Network Address Translation for Crestron 2-Series Control Systems ......................13
Enabling the C2ENET Card for e-Control®2 ........................................................... 13
Programming Software............................................................................................................14
Programming with SIMPL Windows ........................................................................ 14
TCP/IP Client and TCP/IP Server Symbols ..............................................................16
Programming with VT Pro-e..................................................................................... 18
Uploading Web pages................................................................................................18
Problem Solving ......................................................................................................................19
Troubleshooting......................................................................................................... 19
Further Inquiries ........................................................................................................ 20
Firmware Upgrades ...................................................................................................20
Future Updates .......................................................................................................... 20
Software License Agreement................................................................................................... 21
Return and Warranty Policies ..................................................................................................23
Merchandise Returns / Repair Service ...................................................................... 23
CRESTRON Limited Warranty.................................................................................23
Glossary of Terms 24
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2-Series Ethernet Interface
Expansion Cards: C2ENET-1 &
C2ENET-2
Introduction
Features and Functions
The 2-Series Ethernet Interface Expansion Cards, C2ENET-1 and C2ENET-2, are
10/100 BaseT half/full duplex Ethernet cards designed for use in the Z-bus slot of
Crestron’s AV2, PAC2, PRO2, and RACK2 2-Series control systems. The
C2ENET-1 is a single-port WAN/LAN card, while the C2ENET-2 is a dual-port
WAN/LAN card that, once installed, activates a control system's built-in firewall,
router and network address translator (NAT). Either card allows for remote
diagnostics and upgrades, access to Crestron’s network analyzer, and the ability to
activate any device connected to a local control system via the Internet/Intranet.
Throughout this guide, all references to C2ENET-1/-2 apply to both versions except
where noted.
As part of Crestron e-Control®, the C2ENET-1/-2 allows Internet communications to
a control system. Web pages created in VisionTools® Pro-e (VT Pro-e) or other web
page development tools can be uploaded and stored in the control system’s file
system. Refer to the latest version of the 2-Series Control System Reference Guide,
(Doc. 6256) for more information.
The C2ENET-1/-2 allows up to 30 IP connections to simultaneously communicate
with a control system. A control system can be accessed through the World Wide
Web using the Microsoft®Internet Explorer browser. For a Crestron e-Control
demonstration, go to www.crestron-econtrol.com. Further information and additional
Crestron e-Control software can be obtained from the Software Updates section
(e-Control subsection) of Crestron’s website (www.crestron.com).
Functional Summary
• 10/100 BaseT half/full duplex design
• High-speed Ethernet connectivity
• Dual LAN/WAN ports in C2ENET-2
• Supports all Internet Protocols
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Specifications
The following table provides specifications for the C2ENET-1/-2.
Specifications of the C2ENET-1/-2
DETAILS
Power Requirements: C2ENET-1 2 Watts (0.083 amps @ 24 VDC)
C2ENET-2 3 Watts (0.125 amps @ 24 VDC)
Network Type 10/100BaseT, half or full duplex
Protocols TCP/IP, UDP/IP, ICMP (Ping), & HTTP
SIMPL™ Windows® Version 2.00 or later 1
VT Pro-e Version 2.3.3.1 or later 1, 2
Version C2-1001.CUZ or later 4
Internet Explorer Version 4.0 or later
Netscape Navigator Version 4.5 or later
IP Address Configuration Static and dynamic addressing
Dimensions Height: 0.98 in (2.49 cm)
Width: 4.28 in (10.86 cm)
Depth: 4.71 in (11.95 cm)
Weight: C2ENET-1 2.40 oz (0.07 kg)
C2ENET-2 2.60 oz (0.08 kg)
2-Series Control System Update File 3
SPECIFICATION
1. The latest software versions can be obtained from the Downloads | Software Updates section of the
Crestron website (www.crestron.com).
2. Crestron 2-Series control systems include the AV2 and PRO2. Consult the latest Crestron Product
Catalog for a complete list of 2-Series control systems that are Ethernet-enabled directly or via a
C2ENET-1/-2 Ethernet card.
NOTE: Crestron software and any files on the website are for Authorized Crestron
dealers only. New users may be required to register to obtain access to certain areas
of the site (including the FTP site).
Physical Description
The C2ENET-1 and C2ENET-2 (refer to graphics below and on next page) are
printed circuit boards (PCBs) fastened to aluminum faceplates. The cards are
designed to be installed in a Z-BUS expansion slot on the 2-Series control systems.
Two thumbscrews secure the cards.
The C2ENET-1 contains one 8-wire RJ-45 Ethernet/LAN port. The C2ENET-2
contains two 8-wire RJ-45 ports (LAN A and LAN B). The port(s) is used for
connection using an Ethernet cable (refer to cable connection example on page 4) to
the Ethernet.
C2ENET-1
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C2ENET-2
NOTE: When the C2ENET-2 is used as a router, the WAN must be connected to
LAN A and the LAN must be connected to LAN B.
As shown in the illustration below, the port(s) contains two light-emitting diodes
(LEDs). The green LED in the upper-left corner of the port(s) illuminates when it is
connected to a working Ethernet. The yellow LED in the upper-right flashes to
indicate Ethernet activity.
C2ENET-1 & C2ENET-2 Faceplates
4.28 in
(10.86 cm)
C2ENET-1 ETHERNET INTERFACE
C2ENET-2 ETHERNET INTERFACE
LAN A
LAN A LAN B
0.98 in
(2.49 cm)
0.98 in
(2.49 cm)
C2ENET-1/-2 Port Indicators
LINK STATUS
LED (GREEN)
ETHERNET
ACTIVITY
LED (YELLOW)
Industry Compliance
As of the date of manufacture, the C2ENET-1/-2 has been tested and found to
comply with specifications for CE marking and standards per EMC and
Radiocommunications Compliance Labelling (N11785).
NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
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Ethernet Cable Connections
The following illustrates connection examples using a straight-through or crossover
Ethernet cable.
Ethernet Cable Connection Example
PC
Crestron
Control
Hub
N
I
C
Ethernet
Straight-through
Cable
PC
Crestron
Control
Ethernet
Crossover Cable
N
I
C
C
2
E
C
2
E
LAN Connection Example
Local Connection Example
Ethernet
Straight-through
Cable
NIC - Network Inteface Card
C2E - C2ENET-1/-2
Connection to LAN
If the control system is connected to a larger network via a hub, make sure that a
straight (non-crossover type) Ethernet cable is used and that the cable is not
connected to the UPLINK port of an Ethernet hub.
Connection to PC
If the system is connected directly to a personal computer (PC) Ethernet card, make
sure that the cable between the C2ENET-1/-2 is a crossover type.
RJ-45 Pinouts
The following illustrates pinouts for a straight through and crossover RJ-45 Ethernet
cables. Pins 4, 5, 7 and 8 are not used.
RJ-45 Pinouts
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Setup
This section contains hardware installation and IP setup instructions for the
C2ENET-1/-2.
Required Tools/Hardware
#1 Phillips screwdriver
Grounding strap (recommended)
Straight-through RS 232 cable with a male DB9 connector and a female DB9
connector
PC with Viewport installed and open
Crestron Control System
Ethernet cable (straight thru or crossover)
Installation
CAUTION: The C2ENET-1/-2 and the control system contain electro-static
discharge (ESD) sensitive devices. Crestron recommends that you wear a grounding
strap to avoid damaging the card and/or the control system.
1. Disconnect power and Cresnet cables from the control system.
2. At the control system rear panel, remove the Z-BUS expansion slot blank
faceplate. Refer to the following three examples.
AV2 (AV2 with Card Cage & PRO2 Similar) Z-BUS Expansion Slot Example
S8 Z-BUS
PAC2 Z-BUS Expansion Slot Example
S3 Z-BUS
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RACK2 Z-BUS Expansion Slot (Slot 1 shown) Example
3. Remove the Ethernet card from its packaging.
4. On the Ethernet card, make sure the thumbscrews are extended outward,
align the card with the card guides in the open Z-BUS expansion slot, and
slide the card into slot.
5. Firmly press both ends of the card faceplate to seat it on the Z-BUS
connector.
CAUTION: DO NOT FORCE CARD IN SLOT.
6. Tighten the thumbscrews to finger-tight to secure the card.
7. Reapply power and connect the Cresnet and Ethernet cables.
IP Setup
This section provides step-by-step instructions to configure a control system to
communicate over Ethernet using standard static IP configurations. The following
illustration shows a simplified example of a possible IP setup. The control system
and router are assigned IP numbers using Viewport. The external router is not
configured using Viewport.
IP Setup
Internet/
Intranet
DSL
Router
Hub
Control
System
C2ENET-1/-2
C2ENET1
C2ENET2
A
A
B
To/From
DSL Router via Hub
To/From
DSL Router via Hub
To/From
Crestron
IP Network
Static IP Number(s)
assigned in Viewport
Detail of C2ENET-1 and C2ENET-2
Ethernet configuration
To/From
Crestron
IP Network
(C2ENET-2)
Default
Router
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For Static IP Addressing
The following instructions assume that the C2ENET-1/-2 is installed, Viewport is
open on the PC, and the control system is powered up.
NOTE: If the PC has a DB25 male connector, obtain a DB9 to DB25 adapter (the
adapter has a DB9 male end and a DB25 female end).
NOTE: For laptops and other PCs without a built-in RS-232 port, Crestron
recommends the use of PCMCIA cards, rather than USB-to-serial adapters. If a
USB-to-serial adapter must be used, Crestron has tested the following devices:
Belkin (large model) F5U103
Belkin (small model) F5U409
I/O Gear GUC232A (discontinued)
Keyspan USA-19QW (discontinued)
Results may vary, depending on the computer being used. Other models, even from
the same manufacturer, may not yield the same results.
1. Use the appropriate cable to connect the RS 232 COMPUTER port of the
control system and the serial port of the PC.
NOTE: It is assumed that your PC is communicating with the control system and
the appropriate update file has been loaded.
2. Obtain appropriate control system static IP and router addresses from
the/your network administrator.
NOTE: The next three steps have you verify that the static IP address is not being
used by another device.
3. On the PC, select Start | Run from the Taskbar to open the “Run” window.
4. Type command in the Open field and click OK. A DOS window appears.
5. At the prompt, type PING and the IP number. Press Enter.
Example: PING 192.168.1.102
NOTE: Make sure you put a space between PING and the IP number.
NOTE: If the system shows a “Request timed out”, go to step 6. If the system shows
a “Reply from” with a time, the IP number is already in use. Obtain another IP
number and repeat step 5.
6. Open the Crestron Viewport and select Functions | Set Control System IP
Information from the main menu. The “Ethernet Configuration” window
opens (refer to following graphics).
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Set Control System IP Information
“Ethernet Configuration” Window
In the above example, the control system is set to the IP address 192.168.1.5. The
subnet mask is the default for that address class (Class C), 255.255.255.0, and the
default router address is set to 0.0.0.0.
Static values can be set for the LAN B side of the C2ENET-2 card the same way.
Simply select LAN B from the Ethernet Adapter list.
The C2ENET-2 card allows you to create a sub-network within a larger corporate or
residential LAN. Here, LAN A is the public side that is visible to users on the larger
network, while LAN B is the internal LAN of e-Control devices. In this way, a
network administrator would need to provide one static IP address for the public
(LAN A) side. Alternatively, the LAN A side can be configured for dynamic IP
addressing.
When assigning an IP address for LAN B, it is recommended that you choose from
the private IP address classes.
The network addresses of LAN A and LAN B cannot be the same. For example, if
the same subnet mask is applied to both IP addresses and the resulting network
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address is 192.168.1.0, then an error message will be generated. Refer to the “e-
Control Hardware Configuration” section within the latest version of the Crestron
e-Control®Reference Guide (Doc. 6052) for more information.
For Dynamic IP Addressing
1. Select the Enable DHCP check box to enable DHCP with a Windows
2000/3000 Server; for a Windows NT 4.0 Server, select both the Enable
DHCP and the Enable WINS check boxes. The IP Address and IP Mask
fields will be ignored if either check box is selected. (Refer to VT Pro-e on-
line help for more information on DHCP settings.)
2. Enter the hostname of the control system in the Hostname field. The
hostname identifies the machine on the network and is automatically
translated into the numerical IP address. The hostname can consist of up to
64 characters. Valid characters are 0 – 9, A – Z (not case sensitive), and the
dash (hyphen character). No other characters are valid. The hostname
cannot begin with a dash or number.
3. The IP address of the default router is provided by the DHCP server and
thus the Default Router field should be left blank.
“Ethernet Configuration” Window
If applicable, enter the domain in the Domain field. This is necessary only if you are
configuring DHCP on an Ethernet connection to a control system that currently has a
static address. The domain name will be used to reconnect to the control system after
it reboots. With a serial connection, the domain does not need to be entered.
NOTE: The domain supplied by the DHCP server will overwrite the domain that is
indicated in this field.
Advanced Settings (optional):
1. Click the Advanced button to set optional parameters. (Refer to the figure
on the next page.) You can enter the IP address of the primary DNS server
in the DNS Server 1 field; enter the IP address of the secondary DNS Server
in field 2.
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If the DHCP server provides the address for the DNS server, it is not
necessary to enter these values. Here the DNS server addresses will
automatically be filled in.
2. You have the option to change the CIP and CTP port numbers in rare cases
where a network conflict may exist with ports 41794 and 41795.
The Web port can be changed for security reasons if no firewall or router is
protecting the network. To prevent attacks by hackers the port can be
moved to another value. Users on the LAN would then have to specify the
port number in the URL, i.e., http//www.crestron.com:49153 where the
value after the colon indicates the Web port.
In most cases, the port numbers do not need to be changed.
“Ethernet Configuration” Advanced Settings Window
3. The Enable Web Server check box turns the Web server on and off.
4. When you are satisfied with the IP settings click OK to reboot the control
system.
Once you have set the IP information for the control system, it becomes possible to
communicate with the console via TCP/IP.
Click Communication Settings on the Viewport Setup menu and choose TCP/IP as
the connection type. Then enter the IP address or fully qualified domain name of the
control system.
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The Viewport title bar will display the new communication settings, e.g., “Connected
to ConferenceRoom.com on Port 41795.”
For information on secure sockets layer (SSL) configuration, refer to the latest
versions of the Crestron 2-Series Control Systems Reference Guide (Doc. 6256), and
the Crestron e-Control Reference Guide (Doc. 6052). They may be downloaded from
the Downloads | Product Manuals | Software section of the Crestron website
(www.crestron.com).
Verify Communication
1. To verify the C2ENET card communication, open Viewport on your PC
and select Remote | TCP/IP | Connect from the Taskbar. The “Crestron
Viewport TCP/IP Connect” window appears.
Crestron Viewport TCP/IP Connect
2. Enter the IP number you entered earlier and click Connect. The Crestron
Viewport confirms the connection.
Crestron Viewport TCP/IP Confirmation
NOTE: If the following Error window opens, verify IP address and repeat steps 1
and 2.
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Error Window
Setting a Control System Ethernet Password
After establishing communication with a control system via Ethernet, the Viewport
may be used to set (or change) a password to limit access to the control system.
NOTE: The Ethernet password protects console communications (file transfer,
diagnostics, etc.), it does not prevent users from browsing web pages.
Do the following to set a password:
1. In Viewport, select Functions | Set TCP/IP Console Password. The
“Enter New Password” window opens (refer to subsequent graphic).
Viewport Set TCP/IP Control Password option
2. Enter and verify a new password and click OK.
“Enter New Password” Window
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Network Address Translation for Crestron 2-Series
Control Systems
Network Address Translation (NAT) is a method of connecting multiple computers
on an internal network to the Internet (or any other IP network) using one publicly
visible IP address. Current implementation for the Crestron 2-Series control systems
includes a combination of the Network Address Port Translator protocol (NAPT) and
Bi-Directional NAT. NAT functionality is included in the firmware of Crestron
2-Series control processors, and enabled through a dual port Ethernet Z-bus
expansion card (C2ENET-2 only).
For specific details on NAT, including setup and configuration, refer to the latest
version of Doc. 6001, Crestron Network Address Translator (NAT) Reference
Guide. It is available from the Downloads | Product Manuals | Miscellaneous section
of the Crestron website (www.crestron.com).
Enabling the C2ENET Card for e-Control®2
You must be licensed to use e-Control 2, but the process is simple. *
1. With your PC connected to the control system, open the Viewport and
verify communication as described in “Verify Communication” on page 11.
2. From the Viewport menu, select Functions | e-Control 2 Activation. The
system displays the “e-Control 2 Activation” window. As stated on the
screen, submit the displayed Ethernet Card Code to Crestron customer
service.
3. Activate e-Control 2 by entering the activation code received from customer
service in the Activation Code: field and pressing Activate.
“e-Control 2 Activation” Window
* This applies only to e-Control projects for XPanel PPC and XPanel HPC.
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Programming Software
Have a question or comment about Crestron software?
Answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) can be viewed in the Online Help
section of the Crestron website (www.crestron.com). To post your own question or
view questions you have submitted to Crestron’s True Blue Support, log in at
http://www.crestron.com/accounts/login.asp. First-time users will need to establish a
user account.
You can create a program that allows you to control a network device through a
Crestron control system via a C2ENET-1/-2 card using the Crestron programming
tool SIMPL Windows. The following are minimum software version requirements
for the PC:
• SIMPL Windows version 2.01.06, or later. Requires SIMPL+ Cross
Compiler version 1.1.
• VT Pro-e version 2.4 or later.
• Crestron Database version 15.7.3 or later.
Programming with SIMPL Windows
NOTE: The following assumes that the reader has knowledge of SIMPL Windows.
If not, refer to the extensive help information provided with the software.
NOTE: In the following description, the PRO2 control system and the C2ENET-2
are used.
SIMPL Windows is Crestron's software for programming Crestron control systems.
It provides a well-designed graphical environment with a number of workspaces
(i.e., windows) in which a programmer can select, configure, program, test, and
monitor a Crestron control system. SIMPL Windows offers drag and drop
functionality in a familiar Windowsenvironment.
This section explains how to create a SIMPL Windows program that includes a
C2ENET-1/-2.
Configuration Manager is where programmers “build” a Crestron control system by
selecting hardware from the Device Library. In Configuration Manager, drag the
PRO2 from the Control Systems folder of the Device Library and drop it in the upper
pane of the System Views.
The PRO2 with its associated communication ports is displayed in the System Views
upper pane.
PRO2 System View
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The System Views lower pane displays the PRO2 system tree. This tree can be
expanded to display and configure the various slots.
Expanded PRO2 System Tree
C2Z Card Slot in Configuration Manager
The C2Z Card Slot can accept a C2ENET-2, which enables the PRO2 to address up
to 252 Ethernet devices. Each Ethernet device is assigned a unique identifier called
an IP ID, which is a hexadecimal value ranging from 03 to FE.
In Configuration Manager, drag a C2ENET-2 from the Plug-in Control Cards | Cards
(2-Series Z Bus) folder of the Device Library and drop it on the PRO2 C2Z Card
Slot in System Views. The System Views upper pane displays the Ethernet Units icon
below the PRO2 graphic.
To view the list of supported devices, expand the control system in the bottom pane
of System Views and double-click Slot 8: C2ENET-2. Supported devices include
Ethernet control modules, PC and Web browser interfaces, and a variety of Crestron
Ethernet touchpanels. To add a device to the system, expand the slot and double-
click the desired IP ID, or right-click and select Add Item from the submenu. Then
select the device you want to add.
In Program Manager, the C2ENET-2 symbol contains no signals; to program a
controlled Ethernet device, expand the C2ENET-2 symbol in Program View. Then
drag the symbol to Detail View. (Alternatively, you can double-click the symbol.)
About the IP Table
For the PRO2 (or any Ethernet-enabled control system) to control devices via
Ethernet, the IP ID (all Cresnet devices are assigned IP IDs) of the device must be
associated with an IP address, and both the IP ID and IP address must be entered into
the IP table of the control system.
You can create an IP table in two ways. The first method is to double-click the
device in Configuration Manager to open the “Device Settings” window. Click the
IP Net Address tab and enter the IP address of the device in the IP Address field.
Repeat this procedure for all Ethernet devices in your system. This creates what is
referred to as a “default” IP table. When the program is compiled and ready to be
uploaded to the control system, you will have the option to upload this default IP
table.
The second method is to use the Crestron Viewport. This method is especially useful
on site if you want to change one or more IP addresses without changing the
program.
Alternatively, as with all 2-Series control systems, the PRO2 also has the capability
to function as a peripheral device, or “slave”, in a master/slave arrangement with
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another control system. Here the IP table of the PRO2 must contain just one entry for
the master control system.
Refer to the “Creating an IP Table” section within the latest version of the Crestron
e-Control®Reference Guide (Doc. 6052) for more information.
Example Program
An example program for the C2ENET-1/2 is available from the Crestron website
(www.crestron.com). Select Downloads | Example Programs | Miscellaneous | e-
Control 2.
Uploading a Program
Refer to a 2-Series control system document for uploading information.
TCP/IP Client and TCP/IP Server Symbols
In typical TCP/IP Terminology, a client connects to a server. Our server symbol can
handle only one connection to it. Since the sockets are generic TCP/IP, the client can
connect to any server (Crestron's TCP/IP Server symbol or any non-Crestron server)
and the server can accept a connection from any client (Crestron's TCP/IP Client
symbol or any non-Crestron client).
The server symbol “listens” for a connection on a particular socket, and a client
symbol is capable of connecting or disconnecting a socket. A socket is comprised of
an IP address and a port number. The IP address is specified in the IP table on the IP
ID where the symbol resides and the port number is specified in the symbol. For
example, if the server symbol is dropped on IP ID 15, and the IP table entry for IP ID
15 is 192.168.1.1, the server will listen for a connection from a 192.168.1.1 on the
port number specified in the symbol.
NOTE: An IP address entry of 0.0.0.0 allows connection from any IP address. If the
IP table contains valid IP addresses, connection will be allowed only from the
specified addresses.
The following diagrams show the TCP/IP Client and the TCP/IP Server symbols in
SIMPL Windows.
Detail View of the TCP/IP Client Symbol in SIMPL Windows’ Programming Manager
The TCP/IP Client symbol enables TCP/IP communication between the control
system and a device that has a TCP/IP port. The symbol must be assigned the IP
address of the device, while the port address of the device must be entered in the
<Port> parameter of the symbol. Both the IP address and port should be found in the
manufacturer's documentation.
The symbol initiates the connection on the rising edge of <Connect>; when
communication is established, <Connect-F> goes high. Serial data can then be
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