
1. Open the web-based interface at the default IP address
192.168.100.101 and navigate to the Test configuration section.
2. In theTest setups page, click the New button from the task pane to
define a new test setup. Edit the setup name and description as
desired. The default name is "test_name."
3. In the Channel setup page, click the Add button from the task pane.
Select the desired inputs and click OK.
View the new channels in the All channels tab of the grid.
Restoring Default Settings
Administrator profile & password
To regain administrator access:
1. Power down the CX23-R.
2. Press and hold the power switch.
3. When the LEDs begin to flash,
quickly release the power switch.
NOTE
No other profiles or users are affected.
Network Settings
To reset the module IP address to
192.168.100.101:
1. Power down the CX23-R.
2. Press and hold the power switch.
3. When the LEDs flash, stay on and
start flashing again, release the
power switch.
NOTE
This procedure activates the Default Auto
Set network and does not delete any user-
defined networks.
Connecting MX Modules
A CX23-R module can be used to control and process data from multiple MX modules to include other transducers such as
voltage, current, bridge and thermocouple. MX modules can be connected directly to the CX23-R module or through one or
more EX23-R Ethernet switches.
Refer to theMX Modules User Manual for more information on using MX modules.
NOTE
The CX23-R automatically configures the MX module network address and checks for firmware updates. If necessary, install new MX
firmware before continuing.
Centralized network using direct Ethernet connections
NOTE
The CX23-R AUX PWR connector can power a maximum of two MX modules.
1. To power the first MX module, connect the CX23-R AUX PWR connector to the X104 connector on the first MX module
using a 1-KAB2110 cable.
CAUTION
Do not exceed 5 A current draw from the CX23-R AUXPWR connector.
2. To power the second MX module, use a 1-KAB272 cable from the X101 or X102 connector on first MX module to the
X101 or X102 connector on the second MX module.
3. Connect the CX23-R ETHERNET1 and ETHERNET2 connectors to the MX module X100 connectors using KAB2100
cables. This establishes communication and synchronization between the CX23-R and MX modules.
Distributed network using EX23-R Ethernet switches
1. Connect the CX23-R, EX23-R and MX modules to a power supply.
NOTE
When designing the power system, note that increased cable lengths can produce significant voltage drops at the module
connectors, especially when using PoE or powering multiple modules from one source.
NOTE
MX modules may also be powered in serial using FireWire connections. Refer to the MX Modules User Manual for details.
2. Use a 1-KAB2107 cable to connect the CX23-R ETHERNET1 connector to the EX23-R switch.
NOTE
For optimal data throughput performance, do not use both CX23-R Ethernet ports when using EX23-R modules.
To use multiple EX23-R modules, connect any Ethernet port on the new EX23-R module to any open EX23-R Ethernet port.
3. Use 1-KAB2100 cables to connect the MX module X100 connectors to the EX23-R switch.
Running a Basic Test Live data displays
To change the display, click on
the display window and select a
new chart type.
Strip chart display.
Digital meter display.
4. Click the Save button in the header or task pane to save changes.
5. Navigate to the Testand data control section.
6. Click Start to run the test. The yellow LED flashes in the status bar of
the web interface and on the unit. To view real time data, select the
check boxes next to the desired channel names.
7. Click Stop to end the test run. To download the SIE data file, click the
file name in the Test run statistics panel.
CX23-R Quick Start Guide CX23-R Quick Start Guide