vbBalancer Changing USB Communications Mode
vbBalancer instruments support two USB communication modes: 'Ethernet over USB' and 'Plug and Play' (PnP). The instrument's default and recommended USB connection mode is Plug and Play as it allows vbBalancer instruments to be used as peripheral rather than networked devices, improving tability and compatibility between the vbXManager software and the instrument.
However, Microsoft Windows 2000 users cannot use the Plug and Play communications mode. The software driver used for this mode is not supported by the operating system. Owners of computers running Windows 2000 wishing to use USB communications rather than cabled Ethernet (RJ45) must change the instrument to Ethernet over USB mode. To change the instrument's USB communications mode:
- From the instrument's Main Menu press
Options then 
Network. - Press
USB. You will now be prompted to select from the two available USB communications methods:
To use 'Ethernet over USB' communications (suitable for Windows 2000 users) press
then 
to continue. Use the number keys to enter your new USB IP address, netmask and gateway. We suggest accepting the default values as the vbXManager software is configured to use these automatically. Press after you enter each item.
To use 'Plug and Play' communications, press . - Press
+ 
when prompted. This will reset the instrument hardware and apply your changes.
Last Reviewed: 11/Jun/2009 Source: vbBalancer Reference Guide Revision 24 March 2009 - pages 123 & 124