Setting a vbSeres Instrument's IP Address Automatically
When communicating with a vbSeries instrument using an Ethernet connection (via a switch for example) the instrument can be configured to accept an automatically assigned IP address from your network DHCP server as follows:
- Open the Manager window (Edit>Manage>vbInstruments...) and double-click your vbSeries instrument. The instrument's vbX Properties window will open.
- Within the Ethernet area of the Setup tab, check the box beside Obtain an IP address automatically via DHCP.
- Click OK.
In addition to Proflashing and network connection options, the vbX Properties window includes a Tasks tab. The options under this Tasks tab are as follows:
- Instrument Details. Displays hardware, firmware andnetwork details of your instrument.
- Copy Database. Allows you to save a copy of the vbSeries' database (pbd) to an external source, if you wish to back up the database.
- Overwrite Database. Allows you to select a database backup file to copy to the instrument.
- Synchronize Time. Synchronizes the instrument's time and
data stamps with your PC.
Last Reviewed: 08/Jun/2009 Source: Ascent Software Guide Revision 15 April 2009 - pages 62 & 63