Intech Micro 2100-NET and 2100-A16-NET - Installation Hints and Tips:

View tasks required to program the 2100-A16-NET for use with MicroScan V5

View steps to configure the 2100-NET for use with MicroScan V5

Please note that Intech will not be able to help with the setup and operation of a TCP/IP network and assigning of IP addresses. The information below is provided for reference purposes only.

Subnet masks:
Understanding TCP/IP subnet masks is critical to successful setup of the 2100-NET and 2100-A16-NET. Please visit the sites below if you do not have a complete understanding of this matter.

A good definition of subnet can be found on Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subnetwork

A chart detailing subnet can be found here:
http://www.pantz.org/software/tcpip/subnetchart.html

Network calculators can be found here:
http://www.subnetmask.info/

Ethernet Cabling:
Category 5 (Cat 5) or better (e.g. Cat5e or Cat6) cable is required for 100Mbps fast Ethernet transmission. The 2100-NET and 2100-A16-NET use a standard RJ45 Connector. If you are setting up the 2100-NET or 2100-A16-NET directly on the ethernet port of a single computer then a Ethernet crossover cable is required.

2100-A16-NET or 2100-NET Ethernet Port:
When powering up the 2100-A16-NET or 2100-NET, with the Ethernet plug connected, the GREEN LED or the ORANGE LED should light immediately, indicating a good network connection.

Cautions on 2100-A16-NET or 2100-NET Ethernet Port:
(1) Make sure that the Ethernet cable/plug is not physically damaged before insertion into the Ethernet port (e.g. Burred on plastic edges).
(2) Damage to the Ethernet port pins is not covered under warranty.

2100-NET or 2100-A16-NET Troubleshooting:
Duplicate 0xFF Characters, port numbers 14001 -14009.
Do not use port numbers 14001-14009 with Modbus RTU/TCP protocol or other binary based protocols.
With these port numbers, the 0xFF characters get duplicated, and two 0xFF characters will appear for each 0xFF actually sent.