3.8.2 DC Power.................................................................................................................3-38
4. Configuration.................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1 Getting Started...........................................................................................................................4-1
4.1.1 Front Panel Navigation...............................................................................................4-1
4.1.2 User Logon.................................................................................................................4-4
4.1.3 Set the Date and Time ...............................................................................................4-5
4.2 Check Modules..........................................................................................................................4-6
4.3 Configuring Communication Ports (Front Panel).......................................................................4-7
4.3.1 Configuring Serial Ports .............................................................................................4-8
4.3.2 Configuring Ethernet Ports.......................................................................................4-10
4.3.3 Communicate using a USB Port ..............................................................................4-12
4.4 Software Installation.................................................................................................................4-13
4.5 OMNICONNECT®License Activation......................................................................................4-14
4.5.1 Welcome Email ........................................................................................................4-14
4.5.2 Online Activation ......................................................................................................4-15
4.5.3 Manual Activation.....................................................................................................4-16
4.5.4 Phone Activation ......................................................................................................4-18
4.5.5 30-Day and 60-Day Trial..........................................................................................4-20
4.6 Firmware License Activation....................................................................................................4-21
4.6.1 Welcome Email ........................................................................................................4-21
4.6.2 Online Activation ......................................................................................................4-22
4.6.3 Manual Activation.....................................................................................................4-24
4.6.4 Code Activation........................................................................................................4-27
4.6.5 Update the CPU .......................................................................................................4-29
4.7 Configure OMNICONNECT®Connection................................................................................4-30
4.7.1 Startup Screen .........................................................................................................4-30
4.7.2 Setup Sites...............................................................................................................4-34
4.7.3 Setup Preferences....................................................................................................4-40
4.7.4 Connect to the Flow Computer ................................................................................4-41
4.8 Security Setup..........................................................................................................................4-43
4.8.1 Administrator Functions............................................................................................4-44
4.8.2 User Security............................................................................................................4-44
4.8.3 User Permissions Guidelines...................................................................................4-46
4.8.4 Port Security.............................................................................................................4-47
4.8.5 Port Permissions Guidelines....................................................................................4-49
4.8.6 Import and Export Functions....................................................................................4-49
4.8.7 User Password Rules...............................................................................................4-52
4.9 Check for Updates...................................................................................................................4-52