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How do I change the IP address of a display using LCD Simulator software?

Potential Symptoms

  • Change the IP address fo a display using LCD Simulator software
  • Change the IP address on a VSLS display

Environment

  • Product Family: Vanguard
  • Product: VL, VSLS, VF, or VX displays
  • Components: Software
  • Control Systems: LCD Simulator

Resolution

  1. Connect PC to the controller via Ethernet cable.
  2. Launch LCD Simulator
  3. Click on pull-down menu next to the "OPEN" button, and select TCP/IP.
  4. Click on OPEN.
  5. Click on white box in the green LCD area, and type in the ip address if known. By default the IP address will be: 172.16.192.25.
  6. Click on Connect, wait until the Screen displays: "Remote login" at bottom.
  7. Use mouse to click on the buttons on the simulator.
    1. Click on the Local/remote switch. (switches to Local mode)
    2. Click on Enter. (Switches to Main Menu)
  8. From the Main Menu screen
  9. Select Configuration
  10. Select Communication Configuration
  11. Select Ethernet Control Port
  12. Select Ethernet Mode
  13. Select Static
  14. Select IP Settings
  15. Select Controller IP Address
  16. Select IP address given then enter
  17. Select Controller IP Port (if necessary)
  18. Select Port # given then enter
  19. Select Controller Subnet
  20. Select Subnet given then enter
  21. Select Controller Gateway
  22. Select Gateway # given then enter
    1. NOTE: there will be an asterisk next to any changes.
  23. Select Cancel button which will reboot the controller.
  24. Close LCDSimulator. Reopen to establish a new connection.

       NOTE: Press F2 to decrease size, F3 to increase size of LCDSimulator screen.

KB ID: DD2291055

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