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Congure Network Name and IP Address
Creating a static IP address or controller name is not available from
the front panel. The MCS software can congure both the network
name and the IP address (see below). If the system is not connected
to the network, the initial values shown on the front panel are used
when connecting a PC to the QtPro over Ethernet.
If the QtPro is connected to the network, a DHCP server will
dynamically allocate an IP address. The system MAC address is used
by the network system administrator to congure the DHCP server.
NOTE: When connecting a PC directly to the control module, the
control module acts as a DHCP server and serves the DHCP enabled
PC and IP address.
Real-Time Clock or Network Clock
If the QtPro is not connected to the network, it will use a real-time
clock within the controller. This requires the battery for power. This is
often the way time is supplied to the QtPro.
If the QtPro is on the network, it will look for the network clock to
retrieve the time and date. Access to an SNTP server obtains the
SNTP time stamp. The module sends its SNTP request to “pool.ntp.
org” (by default). If the SNTP server is enabled, the real-time clock
feature is disabled. A time server other than the default time server
may be specied on the MCS.
NOTE: When the QtPro is congured in the factory the date and time
is set to Jan 1. Basic operations will work without changing this time.
For any advanced features that require the time of day, either the
network clock or correct setting of the time is required.
Reset System to Default Settings
To clear an error indication (after problem is xed) or reset the
settings to the initial default state, the system should go through a
hard reboot.
Steps for the hard reboot:
1. Unplug the power and wait 15 seconds or more.
2. Hold the up arrow on the front panel and re-connect power.
Release the up arrow once the LCD display shows it is booting.
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