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CTI 2572 Installation and Operation Guide
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2.7. Automatically Starting the Network Server
Storing Network Parameters in EEPROM (PC Method)
Before you can automatically start the Network Server, the network parameters, including the module
IP address, must be stored in EEPROM on the 2572. You can accomplish this task using an IBM
compatible PC and a utility program from CTI.
1) Attach the PC to Port 1 (RS-232) using a serial cable wired for RS-232. See Appendix A for
a typical cable example. The cable that you use with your PLC programming software
should work properly.
NOTE:
Make sure that the communications parameters set for the 2572 match those of the PC and that the
CAMP/NITP protocol is selected (see section 2.4 on page 14).
2) Place the diskette labeled CTI 2572 Utilities in a 3.5" diskette drive.
3) Run the IPSET program from the diskette.
4) Follow the instructions on the screen for establishing the network parameters.
NOTE:
Ensure that the EEPROM Write protect switch is off (See Figure 10. Switchblock 2 on page 15.)
You can also use the IPSET program to read the network parameters contained in the EEPROM.
Complete instructions for using the IPSET program can be found in the IPSET.TXT file located on
the 2572 Utilities diskette.
Selecting the AUTOSTART Startup Method
Once you have completed setting the IP address, you should power down the module and ensure that
Network Startup Option Switch is set to A
UTOSTART. You may also wish to set the EEPROM Write
Protect switch to O
N. The new IP address will take effect when power is re-applied to the module.
NOTE:
If you do not set the Network Startup Option switch to the AUTOSTART position and there is no PLC
logic to set the network parameters, the IP address will not be set. (The module ACTIVE LED will
continue to blink).