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9 Remote Communications
The instructions provided in this chapter should enable the user to establish remote communications with the
CXC. The communications protocol supports a web interface. All CXC models may be set up, monitored and
tested with an Ethernet 10/100 Base-T either locally or remotely. Local connection is also possible with a PPP
serial data connection. The installation manual describes some standard scenarios. See also 2.2.
NOTE: A step by step connection wizard – provided to establish remote communications with the CXC – is available via
the Alpha website ( www.alpha.ca ).
9.1 Establishing a Network Connection via a Crossover Cable
1. Connect the network crossover cable between the host computer (e.g. laptop) and the Cordex controller.
2. In Windows
 2000, select START MENU, SETTINGS, and then select NETWORK AND DIAL-UP
CONNECTIONS.
3. Right-click on the icon for the LOCAL AREA CONNECTION (to be used by the laptop computer) and then
select PROPERTIES.
4. Make sure INTERNET PROTOCOL (TCP/IP) is checked; highlight it and then select PROPERTIES.
5. Check the radio button beside USE THE FOLLOWING IP ADDRESS and enter or verify the following
information:
IP address: 10.10.10.202
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
6. Click OK to close each window opened thus far.
7. Login to the CXC: First, tap on the Argus icon button at the bottom left corner of the LCD touch screen and
select LOGIN. Next, enter the password 1234 and tap on ACCEPT. Last, close the message window (access
granted to the controller).
8. On the main menu, scroll down and tap on COMMUNICATIONS and then tap on IP ADDRESS (Figure 83).
9. Ensure the checkbox beside OBTAIN AUTOMATICALLY is clear, and enter or verify the following information:
IP address: 10.10.10.201 (factory default)
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
NOTE: To change a number, tap on the numeric field to edit via the CXC’s virtual numeric keypad, see Figure 24.
10. Select the
 icon to accept the new setting and return to the previous menu.
11. Return to MAIN MENU navigation screen and press the OPTION button to evoke the SAVE/LOGOUT pop-up
window.
12. Select SAVE to save the new settings. A pop-up window will appear to confirm the selection (select the X
icon).
13. Select the OPTION button again and choose LOGOUT.
14. Tap on the Argus button at the bottom left corner of the LCD touch screen and select RESET, see Section
4.7.3. To confirm the reset, tap on ACCEPT and then REBOOT NOW.
15. In Windows
 2000, once the CXC has rebooted, launch Internet Explorer 6 or greater and enter the IP
address of the CXC (10.10.10.201) in the address bar. Under Tools\Internet Options\Security, add the logon
address of the CXC to the “Trusted Sites.”
16. If the connection was successful, the password prompt will appear. Enter the USER NAME and the default
PASSWORD (1234). Select OK to proceed to the language selection window.
17. See Section 4.10 for a sample window when using a desktop browser to set-up or monitor the CXC controller.
9.1.1 Support for CXCI
The CXCI has only a 4-digit display for monitoring system voltage and current (IP address display may be
included in future revisions). Without a touch screen display, system setup and management is performed
exclusively with the web interface. To establish remote communications, begin setup as follows:
Perform steps 1 through 6 above.
Reboot the CXCI (see 6.8.3.1): press and hold the front panel reset button for three seconds. The unit will beep
three times, IP will be reset (to 10.10.10.201) and DHCP will be disabled. The settings will be saved and the unit
will then reboot/reset.
Perform steps 15 through 17 above.