Metrohm NIRS XDS RapidContent Analyzer - Manual (Page 17)

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2. Highlight “NIRSystems XDS-series
Instrument Driver” as shown, then
click on “Configure”.
Information:
At this point, Vision requests any XDS
instrument on the local area network
(LAN) to report connection status. This
may take a few moments.
If the instrument is not on a LAN, and
instead is connected with a crossover
cable, this will take a minute or more.
Vision first requests a dynamic IP
address, If no server or router is
available to assign an IP address,
Vision waits 45 seconds, then searches
for the default instrument IP address,
in the event of Direct Connection using
a crossover cable.
3. When Vision “finds” the instrument
on the LAN, it will be shown. The
dynamic IP address (assigned by the
server) is shown, along with the XDS
Serial number. The instrument is
shown as “Available” on port 2083.
Highlight the instrument and click
“OK”.
4. If the IP Address field is empty, the user should consult “Troubleshooting Connection Problems”.
3.6 Troubleshooting Connection Problems
Many connection problems are easily solved, especially with Windows® XP operating systems.
Windows XP is currently the preferred operating system, and has enhanced connectivity over other
operating systems. Vista is good also, but may impose user security restrictions. Windows 2000 is
almost as simple, but may require an extra step or two, as discussed.
If your computer uses Windows 95, 98, or NT 4.0 for the operating system, we strongly recommend
upgrade to Windows XP for easiest connectivity. This may require a full computer upgrade, as older
computers may not have the processor speed, memory, or connectivity required to run Windows XP
with full Ethernet compatibility.