The S1 rotary switch is used to specify IP address settings of the network interfaces:

Position

Description

0

User-defined IP addresses are used for the interfaces X21 and X22. The IP addresses can be configured in ibaPDA or in the system settings.

1

DHCP active for X21 and X22 (factory setting)

2

fixed IP addresses:

X21: 192.168.1.1

X22: 192.168.1.2

3…F

Not allowed

It is also possible to select different address assignment methods for the two interfaces X21 and X22.

Example:

  • X21 = Interface for the IT network, DHCP is active

  • X22 = Interface for the process network with fixed IP address (192.168.121.2)

Procedure:

  1. First, set switch S1 to position 1 and establish a connection between the ibaPDA client and ibaDAQ.

    To do so, start the ibaPDA client on your PC and follow the steps in chapter Connection with an external ibaPDA client.

  2. Set switch S1 to position 0.

  3. Open the I/O manager in ibaPDA.

  4. Select the first node ibaDAQ and switch to the Info tab.

  5. Assign the appropriate settings for the network interfaces.

    For the above example, select the Use DHCP option for X21 and enter a fixed IP address for X22 that matches your network.

  6. Click on <Apply settings> to activate the settings.