Configuring a Xenta 527/NPR - Combo

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Issue

Configuring a Xenta 527/NPR - Combo

Environment

I/NET site with a Xenta 527

Cause

How to configuring a Xenta 527/NPR - Combo

Resolution

Are you having an issue where you are setting up a Xenta 527 NPR or Combo Unit for the first time and do not know what to do? There are six basic steps to commissioning the Xenta 527/NPR-Combo. These steps are described below.

1. Connect the Xenta 527/NPR-Combo to 24 VAC power.
   Refer to the TAC Xenta 527 Installation Instructions (0FL-3956).
2. Connect a PC to the Xenta 527/NPR-Combo. Attach a serial cable from the computer’s COM port to the RS-232 B port on the front of the Xenta 527/NPR-Combo. Refer to TAC Xenta 511/527/911/913 Handbook (0-004-7870) for complete instructions.
3. Set the Xenta 527/NPR-Combo's communication parameters. Start a Hyper Terminal Session on your PC, once the cable is connected it will display the default information on the 527.

Note: The factory default login/password is root/root, at the dsh> prompt, type inethost then enter.

Now add your I/NET information for reference host etc. Restart the unit, when the "dsh>" prompt appears, type setip then enter this command will let you set its IP address and other basic parameters.

Note: Refer to TAC Xenta Server Manual - TAC Xenta 527/NPR-Combo Supplement (0-004-7682-1) Chapters 3 & 5 for instructions.

Once completed restart the unit again.

4. Connect the Xenta 527/NPR-Combo to the Ethernet. Attach the Xenta 527/NPR-Combo to the network at the necessary location. Refer to Chapter 4, “Connecting the Xenta 527/NPR-Combo to your Network.
   Now ping the unit through the cmd prompt on your PC to verify that communications is taking place on the Network.
5. If necessary, load the Xenta 527/NPR-Combo’s software.

Note: The Xenta 527/NPR-Combo is delivered from the factory with preloaded software. If the need should arise to reload this software, you can download it from TAC’s website. Before installing downloaded software, review its release information to verify compatibility with your hardware.

6. Configure the Xenta 527/NPR-Combo to communicate with I/NET. In order for the Xenta 527/NPR-Combo to communicate with I/NET devices from across an Ethernet, you must first define basic communication parameters.

Tip: You can now access the I/O configuration editor open NP Routers. From the Netplus Router Summary select the router modify and print the configuration for your records or the customers.

Once these steps are followed, your unit should be online and communicating to the Network and seeing all your controllers at this site.