RoadRunner Owner's Manual - Data I/O Corporation

RoadRunner Owner's Manual - Data I/O Corporation RoadRunner Owner's Manual - Data I/O Corporation

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Installation • Configuring for Network Communication •• Configuring RoadRunnerVerify that all systems start up properly, and that there are no errors or warningsdisplayed on the keypad display screen. If electrical or mechanicalproblems are noted, turn off the RoadRunner and see Troubleshooting inChapter 6. If you need help, notify the local Data I/O service representative.In general, the blue lamp should be illuminated, indicating that there is nooperation in progress, before turning the power off.2Configuring for Network CommunicationTo set up the network connection between RoadRunner and TaskLink, bothmust be configured.What are theadvantages ofnetworking?After TaskLink andRoadRunner are set upfor networking, youcan perform manyactivities fromTaskLink withoutusing a PC Card totransfer the informationtoRoadRunner. In factRoadRunner could bein a different city.Some of those activitiesare:• downloading jobsto RoadRunner(s)• viewing statisticfiles, jobs, and PCCard space available• logging sessiondata• viewing theRoadRunner firmwareversion• sending firmwareupdate files• setting supervisorprivileges.Configuring TaskLinkNOTE: You must be using TaskLink version 5.0 or higher, andRoadRunner Firmware version 5.0 or higher.For instructions on configuring TaskLink, start TaskLink and click Help >Help Topics. In the contents expand (+) Using Networked Road-Runners and click Configure TaskLink.Configuring RoadRunnerConfiguring RoadRunner involves creating a network configuration cardwith TaskLink, inserting the card into RoadRunner, and setting RoadRunnernetwork parameters.To create a network configuration card:1. Start TaskLink and click Help > Help Topics. In the contentsexpand (+) Using Networked RoadRunners and click How toConfigure RoadRunner. Follow the instructions.NOTE: The following steps are required after creating the networkconfiguration on a PC card (and are repeated from the TaskLinkinstructions).2. Insert the Network Card into RoadRunner.3. On the Control Panel, scroll to and select System > Network.4. Press the Select button.5. Using the arrow buttons, toggle Network Parm: to Card.6. Press the Menu button to save your changes.Data I/O • ProLINE-RoadRunner Owner’s Manual • 096-0240 [updated Mar2010] 2—31

Installation • Configuring for Network Communication •• Configuring RoadRunner7. Cycle the power on RoadRunner so that new network settings takeeffect.2To save the network configurationfile, set theSystem > Network> NetworkTxt parameterto Save.NOTE: The network configuration file is automatically deletedfrom the PC Card at the end of the process. This prevents accidentallyconfiguring two RoadRunner programmers with the same networksettings.RoadRunner is now configured to communicate with a network. Plug in a10BaseT Network Cable. The connection is shown in Figure 2-29.2—32 Data I/O • ProLINE-RoadRunner Owner’s Manual • 096-0240 [updated Mar2010]

Installation • Configuring for Network Communication •• Configuring <strong>RoadRunner</strong>7. Cycle the power on <strong>RoadRunner</strong> so that new network settings takeeffect.2To save the network configurationfile, set theSystem > Network> NetworkTxt parameterto Save.NOTE: The network configuration file is automatically deletedfrom the PC Card at the end of the process. This prevents accidentallyconfiguring two <strong>RoadRunner</strong> programmers with the same networksettings.<strong>RoadRunner</strong> is now configured to communicate with a network. Plug in a10BaseT Network Cable. The connection is shown in Figure 2-29.2—32 <strong>Data</strong> I/O • ProLINE-<strong>RoadRunner</strong> Owner’s <strong>Manual</strong> • 096-0240 [updated Mar2010]

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