Contronics Remote-i Net Manuale utente
Operation Manual
Remote-i Net
Summary
Introduction..........................................................................................1
Installation............................................................................................2
Operation..............................................................................................3
Normal operation steps....................................................................................................................4
Basic Programming.................................................................................5
Local Addressing of Remote-i Net..................................................................................................5
Searching for a DHCP server on the local network....................................................................5
Reconfiguring the Remote-i Net for use without a DHCP server...............................................6
Remote-i Net Configuration Program..............................................................................................6
List of Remote-i Net devices found............................................................................................8
Identification of the selected device...........................................................................................8
Remote-i Server addressing......................................................................................................10
Saving of information...............................................................................................................11
Frequently Asked Questions...................................................................12
Technical Specifications.........................................................................15
Technical Assistance..............................................................................16
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Remote-i Net
Introduction
Remote-i is the generic denomination of a family of equipment manufactured by Contronics which
allows communication (data downloading) between Guardus and a computer.
Contronics offers 4 different Remote-i models:
yRemote-i Serial
yRemote-i Modem
yRemote-i ISP
yRemote-i Net
The basic function of the family of Remote-i equipment is the same: to provide a means of
communication between Guardus and a remote computer for the downloading of data. The difference
between the models lies in the mechanism used to carry out this connection:
Model Method of Connection
Remote-i Serial Uses an external modem and a telephone line dial-up in order
to connect directly with the remote computer.
Remote-i Modem Evolution of the Serial model, bringing a built-in modem. The
connection is carried out in the same way, using a telephone
line dial-up.
Remote-i ISP
Evolution of the Modem model, designed specifically for use of
the Internet (via a provider) through a telephone line dial-up.
The remote computer also needs to be connected to the
Internet in order to receive the downloads.
Remote-i Net
Variation of the ISP model, to deal with situations where the
installation location already has a permanent connection to the
Internet. The principal advantage is that it doesn't need to use
a telephone line for connection to the remote computer.
In this manual only the Remote-i Net model will be dealt with.
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Remote-i Net
Installation
The installation of Remote-i Net is very simple, and it comes configured by the manufacturer to operate
on the majority of local networks without any additional configuration being required.
Prior to starting the installation, verify that the location where the Remote-i Net will be installed fulfills
the requirements necessary for physical connection:
yelectrical AC socket supplying 110 or 220V
ylocal network access point
The power source provided with the Remote-i Net leaves the factory set to 220V. Verify that the voltage
available at the socket is correct. If not, move the selection switch to the correct voltage (220 or 110).
The physical Remote-i Net connections will be made at the back of the equipment, as shown in the
following figure:
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Figure 1 - Back of Remote-i Net.
Remote-i Net
Operation
The Remote-i Net operation is absolutely silent, and the signaling is carried out by 3 small colored lights
(LEDs) on the front panel of the equipment.
The visual signaling has the following set-up:
yCOMMUNICATION, which indicates success or failure of the download process
yLINE, which shows the exchange of information between the Guardus and the remote computer
yPOWER, which indicates that the equipment is switched on
During operation there may be a combined signaling, that is, depending on the situation the LEDs
identified as COMMUNICATION and LINE can flash together, indicating a situation different to the
basic information above. These situations will be dealt with in detail as follows.
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Figure 2 - Front panel.
Remote-i Net
Normal operation steps
The data download operation considered to be normal involves the following sequence of events:
1. after installation of the network cables and connection to the power source, the LED identified as
POWER should light up in green, whenever the Remote-i Net is switched on;
2. immediately after the Remote-i Net is switched on, the three LEDs will be lit, indicating that the
equipment is attempting to connect to the local network. After 3 seconds the LEDs identified as
COMMUNICATION and LINE should turn off, and only the POWER will be lit. This indicates
that the Remote-i Net is ready to operate on the local network;
3. the user places the Guardus on the metal receptacle mounted on the front of the Remote-i Net
and this carries out a rapid reading of its content. This reading is signaled by a very brief flashing
of LINE;
4. assuming that the data necessary for the download is correctly stored in the Guardus, the
Remote-i Net will respond by lighting up COMMUNICATION in red. This indicator will remain
unaltered during the entire download process, and the user shouldn't remove the Guardus from
the metal receptacle as this will interrupt the operation;
5. when the remote computer is connected to the Remote-i Net, the Guardus will immediately emit
a sound and light signal, indicating that the two parts have been synchronized and download of
data can commence;
6. the download process will proceed for a few seconds and may be accompanied by rapid flashing
of LINE;
7. at the end of the download process, the Guardus will again emit a sound and light signal
indicating that everything went well and the Remote-i Net will signal this with a color change of
COMMUNICATION from red to green;
8. the user removes the Guardus from the metal receptacle and waits for the LED identified as
COMMUNICATION to turn off, indicating the end of the download cycle.
The procedure described above assumes that everything occurred without problems. However, some
difficulties may arise during this process which will be immediately signaled by Remote-i Net through a
combined flashing of the COMMUNICATION and LINE LEDs.
In order to understand what Remote-i Net is trying to indicate with the light signals, read the section
'Frequently Asked Questions', on page 12.
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Remote-i Net
Basic Programming
The Remote-i Net comes configured by the factory ready to operate on most local networks without the
need for reprogramming. However, there are some situations which require different programming to
allow its connection to the user's local network.
Local Addressing of Remote-i Net
The factory setting for Remote-i Net assumes the following conditions for the local network:
yTCP/IP network protocol
ytwisted pair network cable with RJ-45 connector
yaccess point which accepts a standard 10base-T (10 Mbits/s in twisted pair)
yDHCP server
The DHCP (Dynamic Host Control Protocol) server is a component of the local network which is
responsible for distributing IP addresses to the other machines. Each machine connected to the local
network when turned on, searches for the DHCP server and requests an IP address to initiate the work.
The DHCP server then verifies its list of available addresses, selects one of them and informs of the
address which each machine must utilize in order to be identified by the other machines on the network.
This centralized control facilitates and disciplines the distribution of addresses when the quantity of
machines connected to the same local network is very high (more than 10 machines).
Often, for small installations, a DHCP server is not required, and if that is the case for your installation,
the Remote-i Net will need to be reconfigured.
Searching for a DHCP server on the local network
The test to find out whether or not your local network has a DHCP server is very simple: it is just a matter
of turning on the Remote-i Net with the factory configuration. The 3 LEDs of the Remote-i Net will light
up while it searches for the DHCP server. If there is a DHCP server on the network, after 3 seconds two
LEDs will go off (COMMUNICATION and LINE), and only the POWER LED will remain on.
Alternatively, should the 3 LEDs remain on after 5 seconds, this means that the Remote-i Net did not
managed to find the DHCP server. The possible reasons are:
•faulty cable contact
•inappropriate network cable (it must be the same type used for computers)
•hub turned off
•DHCP server disconnected
After verifying the first three items and finding that the same signaling remains, one can assume with a
high degree of certainty that your local network does not have a DHCP server available. In this case your
Remote-i Net will need to be reconfigured.
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Remote-i Net
Reconfiguring the Remote-i Net for use without a DHCP server
The Remote-i Net leaves the factory programmed to find a DHCP server. If your network does not have
a DHCP server, it will be necessary to reconfigure the Remote-i Net
Before reconfiguring the Remote-i Net, you should obtain the following information from the person
responsible for your local network:
yfree fixed IP address for the use of the Remote-i Net
ysub-network mask
yIP address of the local network router
Having obtained this information, use a “RiNetConfig” program to reconfigure your Remote-i Net. It is
available on the same menu as the PROGuard program.
Remote-i Net Configuration Program
The Remote-i Net configuration program is installed through the CommCenter installation procedure.
The application is available in the following folder: ..\Program Files\Contronics\Common Files\Remote-i
Net.
Once installed, the configuration program may be activated from the Programs menu, accessed by the
Windows®Start button
As it starts, the program will display its main screen:
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Figure 3 - Start Menu / Programs.
Figure 4 - Initial screen of the Remote-i Net configuration program.
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