Hi all,
My question is somehow basic, but I couldn't find a solution for it.
I want to connect the CR9000x to my laptop via ethernet cable.
I've read the parts from the CR manual, QS1.6, QS.1.6.1 and QS.1.6.1.1. However, I am not able to connect the data logger to my laptop even though I followed all the steps. I've set up the subnet mask of both logger and laptop the same, and the IP addresses differ in the last fourth byte.
In the Setup Window for new datalogger, when I come to the part Communication Test a window pops up that says:
"Unable to connect to the data logger. Unable to communicate with the datalogger."
Log Error Messages
Warning: 09/05/2017 11:38:27.126
Failed to receive synch byte","Clock Check/Set
Warning: 09/05/2017 11:38:29.783
Failed to receive synch byte","Clock Check/Set
Warning: 09/05/2017 11:38:32.439
Failed to receive synch byte","Clock Check/Set
Failure: 09/05/2017 11:38:35.095
Failed to receive synch byte","Clock Check/Set
I've used following settings:
Datalogger Information
Datalogger Name: CR9000X_ethernet
Datalogger Type: CR9000X
IP Port Connection
IP Address: 223.240.0.1:139
Datalogger Settings
Extra Response Time: 0s
Max Time Online: 0h 0m 0s
How can I solve my issue?
Many thanks,
Emina
The normal issue is the cable you are using, you need a crossover cable for a direct connection (with no switch in between).
From the manual:
"For communications across a LAN, or through the Internet, a straight CAT 5 Ethernet cable should be used. For hooking up directly to your PC's Ethernet port, a CAT 5 Ethernet crossover cable is required."
Thank you for the reply.
I have solved the ethernet connection. I have the right cable, CAT 5 crossover. I somehow missed the port number and that's why it couldn't connect, but now the problem is solved.
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