TCP-485 WIFI LOG CONFIGURATION
Default TCP-485- WIFI LOG
TCP-485-WIFI-LOG
Not connected Not connected
Connections are available Connections are available
Wireless Network Connection Wireless Network Connection
TP - LINK_8F1ATP - LINK_8F1A
TCP485-WIFI_00:80:e1:b4:4b:48
TP-LINK_8F1A
Ethernet
EthernetEthernet
TCP485- WIFI_00:80:e1:b4:4b:48TCP485- WIFI_00:80:e1:b4:4b:48
Wireless Network Connection
Currently connected to:
Identifying...
Open Network and Sharing Center Open Network and Sharing Center
Open Network and Sharing Center
Information sent over this network
might be visible to others
Information sent over this network
might be visible to others
Connect automaticallyConnect automatically
Connect Connect
Connect
Step 5: Select the wireless network to which TCP-485 WiFi Log will be connected;
- A new screen will open where the user must enter the WiFi network password;
- If the blue LED in TCP-485 WiFi Log flashes, it means that the configuration was successful. If the red
LED flashes, it means that the WiFi password was incorrect. In this case, the process must be repeated ( see
item 7);
IMPORTANT: The WiFi module has character limitations. For this converter version, it is allowed to use the
network name on the router only letters (uppercase and lowercase), numbers and hyphen (-). Other special
characters are not supported, requiring the exchange of the WiFi network name on the router.
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Step 4: This step allows the selection of addresses in the RS-485 network whose LOG the TCP converter
will save, and during which time interval this will occur. Note that the converter is designed to support up to
32 instruments.
- The ‘’ time interval’’ field allows changing the time between samples in the datalogger;
- Once configuration is complete, click APPLY;
- On the next screen, click SEND.
To configure the station to work with a fixed IP, follow Steps 1 to 5 of Item 6.1. The fifth step to be performed is the
configuration of the network. Click ‘’ Advanced Configuration’’ and fill out the fields with the network details.
If you need to restore the factory settings of TCP-485 WiFi Log, press the reset button until the Power
LED flashes purple. With this procedure, it is possible to redo the configuration.
IMPORTANT:
The functions download data from the datalogger, configuration of addresses for log, and delete datalogger are
only available in Sitrad PRO.
7. RESET CONFIGURATION
Download the compatible version from: http:// www.sitrad.com.br
8.1 SITRAD 4.13
8. SITRAD
Step 1: With the TCP-485 WiFi Log configured, open Sitrad, click ‘’Configuration’’ and then ‘’Options’’.
Step 3: Using the browser of your device, access http://tcp485wifi.net. No password is required. The image
below shows the splash screen, where you can configure TCP-485 WiFi Log to operate with Sitrad.
For the initial configuration, it is recommended to place the TCP-485 WiFi Log next to the device that will
configure it (e.g. computer, smartphone, or tablet) in order to monitor the configuration status through the interface
LEDs and to avoid external interferences (see Item 9)
The TCP-485 WiFi Log converter can be configured as Dynamic IP (DHCP) or Fixed IP (Static IP), Items
6.1 and 6.2 respectively. The converter is factory-set as DHCP, and its IP on the network is assigned dynamically.
During configuration, check the status of the Power LED and Status LED, which indicate each step of the
configuration, as shown in the signaling table (Item 4).
After configuration, install the TCP-485 WiFi Log in the desired location and connect the power source.
Confirm the signal quality (Items 4 and 9). If the signal is other than excellent or good, the connection may be
unstable and loss of information may occur. Check wheter there is any barrier to the transmission or any
equipment that may interfere with the signal quality. If the signal remains poor, try installing the TCP-485 WiFi
Log in another place or use a WiFi signal repeater. With an excellent or good signal, connect the serial network to
Terminals A and B of the converter and perform the configurations using Sitrad, as per Item 8 of the manual.
IMPORTANT:
When using a smartphone or tablet to configure TCP-485 WiFi Log, make sure that the mobile data network
of your device is turned off.
Make sure the computer in use does not have a PROXY server.
The WiFi module’s support of characters is limited. For this version of the converter, only letters (uppercase and
lowercase), numbers, and hyphen (-) are allowed. The underline character is not supported.
The windows operating system has security modules that can cause the first connection to TCP-485 WiFi
Log take longer, up to two minutes. After this time has elapsed, try refreshing the page.
TCP-485 WiFi Log will be configured on this screen.
- Name : the user can change it to whatever they wish, excluding the use of special characters ( @ * ! % ; , . _ or
spaces);
- Password : used for the communication between Sitrad and TCP;
- TCP port : port used by Sitrad to communicate (default 4000);
- Connection timeout : time until communication restarts;
- Click APLLY;
- On the next screen, click SEND.
IMPORTANT : The monitoring time of lack of traffic between Sitrad and TCP-485 WiFi Log is used as one
of the means to detect a communication fault. For example, a power fault in the computer where Sitrad is installed.
6. CONFIGURATION AND INSTALLATION
Step 2: Select the option ‘’Use Ethernet communication’’. Then click on the ‘’ Configure Ethernet’’
6.2 Configuration for fixed IP operation
Step 1: After TCP-485 WiFi Log is powered up and the antenna is properly connected, the Power and
Status LEDs will be white for a few seconds, indicating that the equipment is booting. After this time has elapsed,
the Power LED will turn red and the Status LED will flash green.
At this moment, TCP-485 WiFi Log is searching for available WiFi networks.
Step 2: Wait for the Status LED to flash yellow and find the network made available by TCP-485 WiFi Log
on your laptop, smartphone or tablet. After clicking on the network to connect, the Status LED will remain yellow
Bellow is an illutration of how the network of TCP-485 WiFi Log is displayed. The example shows a
connection with a computer using the Windows operating system. The network name will always be displayed as
TCP-485 WiFi Log followed by the MAC address, for example: TCP485_WIFILOG_00:80:AB:CD:00.
6.1. Configuration for DHCP operation (Dynamic IP)
