Keynes Controls NDACS 6000 Instruction manual

NDACS 6000 Quick User Guide. 2004-2004
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1. Introduction
The NDACS 6000 is an affordable general purpose Ethernet data
acquisition and logger unit that supplies a simple solution to many
industrial tasks. Compliant to IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standards, the
NDACS can be directly connected to many industry standard
networks and operates like any other network device. The
instrument can also be connected directly to an external
modem/mobile WAP phone for remote stand-alone operations.
Access to data and observations of real-time results can be carried
out using computer system supporting TCP/IP protocol. This can
be via PCs, workstations or main frames.
Safety Rules
This instrument has been tested according to the following EC
directive 89/336/EEC (EMC of Nov 1992, Electromagnetic
Capability). To ensure the best operation of the instrument you
must follow the operations described in this manual. Failure to do
so may result in the damage of your system.
Features
?? Compliant to IEEE802.3 10Base-T standards.
?? Plug-and-go simple and flexible installation
?? 2 X Independent Data Loggers –13,000 records/logger
?? LED Indicators for monitoring network health
?? 24 Bit ADC operations –16 million counts
?? 100 Hz/channel operation
?? Auto-calibration of the analogue inputs
?? Real-time clock
?? RS232 support for Modem and WAP enabled mobile
phone.
?? Integrated Web Server
?? 2 x Independent E-mail alert/alarm systems per channel.
?? On-line Manual –Web page format
?? Windows Operating System Support
?? Network Upgradeable Software
The instrument can be fully configured using a standard web
browser for data logging and analysis operations without any
requirement for third party applications software.
2. Specifications
Power 9-24V DC at 3W max load
2.1 mm Connector
Dimensions 230 X 130 x 100 mm
Weight Approx: 1.2 Kg
Temperature 0 to 60 Deg C (Operating)
-20 to 80 Deg C (Storage)
Event Logger 13,000 Records
General Logger 13,000 Records
3. Installation Guide
The following instructions demonstrate how the NDACS should be
installed for stand-alone and network operations.
a) Install the power supply and ensure that the polarity is as shown
below.
Pin Description
1Input Dig0
2Input Dig1
3Input Dig2
4Input Dig3
5GND
6Output Dig 4
7Output Dig 5
8Output Dig 6
9Output Dig 7
On connecting the power supply the Power status LED will
illuminate. Ensure that the power supply rating is 3W.
There are two green status LED's mounted on the NDACS that are
used to indicate the condition of the Ethernet LAN and to show that
power is connected to the instrument. The LAN status LED only
illuminates when the instrument is successfully connected to an
Ethernet LAN and data is being passed on to the network.
4. Stand-alone Operations -Direct Connection to a PC
The NDACS contains a 10baseT Ethernet Port that can be used pass
data directly to a Laptop or PC only when the network connection is
correctly configured.
Default Instrument Settings
Each NDACS is assigned the following default network setting.
IP address 23.0.0.100 Subnet Mask: 255.0.0.0.
Network Connection
For direct connection of an instrument to a Laptop or PC a 10baseT
cross over cable can be used to connect the Ethernet port on the
NDACS to the port on the PC. The cross over cables are standard
network accessories available from many good network sources and
are generally labelled with the tile XOVER by each RJ45 Connector.
The green network status LED will illuminate when a successful
connection to the PC is made and data packets are being
communicated.
Setting up the NDACS for network communications
In order that the NDACS can communicate to a Laptop or PC via the
Ethernet port then the following networking settings must be
assigned.
a) Instrument IP Address -- Unique address that is used to identify
the NDACS on a network
b) PC IP Address -- Address of the host PC which is to be used to
examine the data and configure the instrument.
The PC that will be used to store data must be able to see each
NDACS on a network.
Instrument Default IP address
Upon powering on an individual NDACS the instrument default IP
address is:
Instrument IP address: 23.0.0.100
In order to see data on a host PC then the computer must be able to
see the instrument IP address but must not under any circumstance be
assigned the same IP address of any instruments on the network.
Set The PC IP address to 23.0.0.110 or similar
To change the PC IP address (network address)
For the Windows 2000/NT operating systems
Select Settings ?Network & Dial-up Connections
?Local area connection
The Local Area Connection Status Window will appear.
Select Properties Tab

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Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window will appear.
Adjust the PC IP address and subnet mask settings to
IP Address: 23.0.0.110
Subnet Mask: 255.0.0.0
Ensure that the OK button is selected to confirm the new settings.
5. Web Browser Settings
In order to examine data and configure the NDACS, the Microsoft
Internet Explorer 6.0 web browser should have the following
parameters set.
Start Web Browser.
Tools ??Internet Options???Advanced
Internet Explorer 5.0 and 5.5 can be used and should be configured as
above, however on some versions of this software the Service Pack II
must be installed. The service pack for the Microsoft Internet
Explorer is freely available from the Microsoft web site.
6. Using the NDACS
Once the Web Browser is configured and the PC IP address has been
set then it is now possible to examine data and configure the
instrument.
1) Start the Internet Explorer web browser.
2) Enter 23.0.0.100 as the browser address.
The instrument web page will be displayed.
3) Enter default password "full" -- lower case
There are 3 levels of password protection for the NDACS but to
allow full configuration of the instrument the default password shown
above must be entered. The passwords can be user set at any time.
4) The main instrument web page will now be displayed.
To observe data -- Select View Data button
All of the NDACS analogue inputs are preset to accept input signals
in the range of 0 -5V.
To read on-line manual -- Select View Manual button.
The on-line manual includes comprehensive instructions for all of the
instruments operations.
7. Modem/WAP Enabled Mobile Phone Connection
The NDACS can be directly connected to an external modem or
WAP enabled mobile phone. The modem must be Hayes compatible.
The instrument contains all the software to control the modem or
WAP phone and automatically answers any telephone call.
Connection to the NDACS
Connect a standard 9 pin PC modem cable between the NDACS and
the modem or use the data link cable supplied with a WAP mobile
phone.
Windows 2000/NT Dial-In Account TCP/IP Settings
1) Select Control Panel ?Network & Dial-Up Connections
2) Select Dial-Up account
3) Select Properties
4) Networking ??Internet Protocol??TCP/IP]
5) Select IP Address Automatically Selected Tab
Select DNS Server Address Automatically Tab
Making a Dial-in connection
1) Dial-up the NDACS using a standard dial-up account from a PC
The dial-up account should have
Username = "NDACS" Password = "NDACS" -- lower case
The instrument will automatically answer the incoming call and will
indicate that it is negotiating the connection with the PC. The
standard Windows modem icon should appear on the task bar.
Accessing the instrument
1) Start a web browser and enter the address 195.20.17.50.
This is the default dial-in IP address setting for the NDACS.
2) The Login web page will appear (as shown for network connection
above).
Enter password "full" -- lower case.
The main instrument web page will now appear and it will now be
possible to examine data and configure the instrument.
Instrument IP Address