Omron Microscan NL-220 User manual

83-200045 Rev A
NL-220/NL-220F Communications
Quick Start Guide

NL220, NL220F Communications Quick Start Guide
Overview
The NL220 (F) controllers communicate via an on-board web server as a user interface to set the
required parameters to operate current Omron Microscan lighting. The instructions below show
you how to acquire the network address of your NL-220 and start utilizing your controller.
There are two means to accomplish acquiring the network addr.
(1) Conguration program: Download and install the NL Conguration Program that will
communicate with your controller and obtain the network address.
(2) Pushbutton Method: Follow the instructions below to obtain the address using three push
buttons on the controller.
Assuming that 24-48 Vdc is connected to the NL220, connect network cable to RJ45
connector. (see section 5.1 of NL-200 Series Controller User Manual for power connection)

Acquire Network
Address DHCP
DHCP (dynamic host conguration protocol)
The NL220 acquires its IP addr, subnet mask and gateway addr from a DHCP server.
The PC on the network that you will communicate with your NL220 will have its Internet Protocol
TCP/IP) properties set to “Obtain an IP address automatically”.
The NL220 will have the middle and bottom bars of the left 7 segment display alternately ashing.
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Acquire Network Address DHCP - Conguration Program
CONFIGURATION PROGRAM
Install and run Omron Microscan NL Conguration program.
NOTE: Upon executing this program, you may be prompted to select the network adaptor to
utilize. This case will arise if you are tied to multiple network adaptors. Select your adaptor and
proceed.
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NL Conguration program opening page.
Click on Ethernet Connection.

Acquire Network Address DHCP - Conguration Program
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Ethernet Connection
Click Search

Acquire Network Address DHCP - Conguration Program
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Ethernet Connection
Click Search
The address will appear in the IP Address area as above.
Now, open your PC Internet browser and type the network address of the NL220 at
the URL address bar and hit enter.
The NL220 Main Page will appear on your screen. You are now ready to
program your NL220. (see section 10 of NL-200 Series Controller User Manual)
After clicking Search, click on

Acquire Network Address DHCP - Pushbutton Method
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PUSHBUTTON METHOD
The names of the pushbuttons are “SEL”, “UP Arrow” and “DOWN Arrow”.
At this point you have obtained the allocated network address that your DHCP
server has assigned to the NL220. 10.20.150.22 Note this addr.
Action (Push Button on NL220) Reaction (7 segment display readout)
Press “SEL” “CH1”
Press “Up Arrow” “CH2”
Press “Up Arrow” again “EtH
Press “SEL” “F1P”
Press “SEL” “IP1”
Press “SEL” 10 (this is the rst number of the 4 part network
address) 111.222.333.444
Press “SEL” “IP2”
Press “SEL” 20 (the second number)
Press “SEL” “IP3”
Press “SEL” 150 (the third number)
Press “SEL” “IP4”
Press “SEL” 22 (the fourth number)
Press “SEL” Sb1
Press “SEL” 255 (this is the 1st subnet mask number. You do
not need the subnet mask or gateway mask
numbers for addressing your NL220. Simply hit
“SEL” several times until “END” appears on the 7
segment display.

Acquire Network Address DHCP - Pushbutton Method
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The NL220 is now in “F1P” mode. Fixed internet address mode.
In order to reset back to DHCP mode:
You are now back in DHCP mode.
Now, open your PC Internet browser and type the network address of the NL220
at the URL address bar and hit enter.
The NL220 Main Page will appear on your screen. You are now ready to
program your NL220. (see section 10 of NL-200 Series Controller User Manual)
Press “SEL” “CH1”
Press “Up Arrow” “CH2”
Press “Up Arrow” again “EtH
Press “SEL” “F1P”
Press “Up Arrow” until “dHc”
appears
“IP1”
Press “SEL” “dHc”
Press “SEL” “END”

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Acquire Network
Address FIP
FIP (xed internet address)
You may desire to communicate with your NL220 on a private network (using a PC
dedicated to only communicating with your NL220(s)).
A crossover network cable is needed. (depending on the age of your PC, you may not
require a crossover cable. Newer network interfaces automatically detect the polarity of the
signals over the network)
You can nd out what FIP address is being used by a PC at any time by:
• Go to Control Panel
• Select Network Connections
• Right click on Local Area Connection. Select Status
• Select the Support tab. The IP address is displayed. Please note!
When using a xed IP address, you must ensure that you use an IP address that is not
being used by any other device on the network. It is usual to keep the rst three numbers of
the IP address the same as other devices and to change only the last number. For example,
if you have a network consisting of a PC (IP address 192.168.1.35) and two NL200s, you
might give them addresses 192.168.1.201 and 192.168.1.202.

Acquire Network Address FIP
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You must change the IP address in your NL220. The action is similar to reading the allocated
address. We will use this example:192.168.1.201
Now, open your PC Internet browser and type the network address of the NL220 at the URL address
bar and hit enter.
The NL220 Main Page will appear on your screen. You are now ready to program your
NL220. (see section 10 of NL-200 Series Controller User Manual)
Simply hit “SEL” several times until “END” appears on the 7 segment display.
Action (Push Button on NL220) Reaction (7 segment display readout)
Press “SEL” “CH1”
Press “Up Arrow” “CH2”
Press “Up Arrow” again “EtH
Press “SEL” “F1P”
Press “SEL” “IP1”
Press “SEL” 192 (this is the rst number of the 4 part
network address) 111.222.333.444
Now, increment the address with the “Up Arrow”
button until your rst number appears.
Press “SEL” “IP2”
Press “SEL” 168 (the second number)
Now, increment the address with the “Up Arrow”
button until your 2nd number appears.
Press “SEL” “IP3”
Press “SEL” 1 (the third number)
Now, increment the address with the “Up Arrow”
button until your 3rd number appears.
Press “SEL” “IP4”
Press “SEL” 201 (the fourth number)
Now, increment the address with the “Up Arrow”
button until your 4th number appears.