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Fore RS485 wiring connections between the controller and the Server PC, the Daisy Chain connection topology is the recommended wiring connection. |
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RS485 wiring connection using the Star topology may result in controller communication issues! |
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The address of the controller must be unique (ranging from '00' to '15'), i.e.: no two controller in the same RS485 connection network can have the same address. |
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Step 1: Press and hold the ColdStart button on the controller board.
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Step 2: Turn OFF the power supply.
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Step 3: Turn ON the power supply.
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Step 4: Release the ColdStart button after 3 seconds. The controller will respond with a long beep to indicate that the ColdStart process is in effect.
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Step 1: Connect the network cable to the controllers. Ensure that both the network port LED is blinking.
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Step 2: Open IE browser (Internet Explorer) and type the default IP address in the address box.
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Default IP address for XP-GT3500 / XP-GTR1500 controllers: 192.168.1.20 |
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Step 3: The Windows Security dialog box will be shown. Enter the User name and Password and click OK to continue.
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Default User Name: admin Password: password10 |
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Figure 1: The Windows Security Dialog Box
Step 3: Once the login is successful, the following home window will be shown:
Figure 2: The Web Diagnostic Home Window
Step 4: Go to Configuration > Network. The Network Setting window will be shown. Configure the Address setting for RS485 and Baud Rate respectively.
Figure 3: The Network Setting Window
Step 4: Click Save Setting. The controller will automatically restart to save all changes.
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Step 1: The following home screen will be shown at the controller's LCD:
Figure 4: Controller LCD Home Screen
Step 2: To enter Configuration Menu for the first time, press asterisk key (*) and enter the 6-digits default MasterPIN.
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Default MasterPIN: 123456 |
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Figure 5: Entering default MasterPIN for first time login
Step 3: The following window will then be shown to prompt users to enter a new MasterPIN which will be used for subsequent logins to enter Configuration Menu.
Figure 6: The Change MasterPIN Window
Step 4: Re-enter the same MasterPIN and press √ to confirm the new 6-digits MasterPIN.
Figure 7: Re-enter the Same MasterPIN to confirm the MasterPIN
Step 5: The following window will be shown once the new MasterPIN is updated successfully.
Figure 8: The MasterPIN Updated Window
Step 6: Press the asterisk (*) key, followed by the new MasterPIN to enter Configuration Menu. The following Main Menu window will be shown upon entering Configuration Menu.
Figure 9: The Main Menu Window
Step 7: Press 1 for System Menu. Press 6 to access the General Parameter menu. The following window will be shown. Press √ to change the System Address setting (indicated by the brackets) and press ↑ or ↓ to configure the unit no for controller's RS485 address.
Figure 10: The General Parameter Menu
Step 8: Press √ to save the changes (the brackets will disappear). The following window will be shown:
Figure 11: The Modified System Address Configuration
Step 9: To change the controller baud rate, press ↓ to move the cursor to Advance Comm parameter. Press √ to change the Advance Comm parameter setting (indicated by the bracket) and press ↑ or ↓ to configure the baud rate.
Figure 12: To Change the Controller Baud Rate
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Advance Comm to OFF indicate baud rate of 2400; Advance Comm to ON indicate baud rate of 9600. |
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Step 10: Press the √ to save the changes (the bracket will disappear). The following window will be shown:
Figure 13: The Modified Advance Comm Configuration
Step 11: To exit the General Parameter menu, press ×. The following window will be shown to prompt users to save changes. Press √ to save all changes made previously.
Figure 14: The Save Changes? Window
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If users exit the General Parameter menu without pressing √ to save the changes, all previously changed settings will be lost. |
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Step 12: The following window will be shown once the changes have been saved.
Figure 15: The Save Done! Window
