Overview

This guide will explain how to configure & install a remote coordinator that is on the same subnet as the VersaCall computer/server. IT will need to provide a static IP address that can be used for this device.

Requirements

1. The VT3000 Core Software installed and running on your system.

2. Coordinator & RS-232 hardware.

3. Assigned IP Address to use from your IT Department.

4. Open Ethernet Port on the plant floor.

5. Both devices have to be powered. You will need 2 open electrical plugs within 6 feet of where the hardware will be mounted.

Unpack

You will have the following components after unpacking.

Coordinator
Power Cord
Antenna
RS-232
RS-232 Power
Serial Cable

Instructions

1. Connect the Serial Cable to the port on the Coordinator.

2. Connect the other end of the Serial Cable to the RS-232 device.

3. Connect the Power Cable to the Coordinator.

4. Connect the Antenna to the Coordinator.

5. Connect the Power Cable to the RS-232 device.

6. Connect the Ethernet Cable to the RS-232 device.

7. Connect the Ethernet Cable to your available port.

8. Connect both Power Cables to an Electrical Outlet.

9. Go to the VersaCall Computer - open the VT3000 home page - select Administration – System Settings – Service.

10. Select the Coordinator tab – select the add “+” icon.

11. Use the settings below:

    a.	Enabled – click on the box to place a check mark – this will enable the device.
    b.	Network Name – enter any name that you wish. This name will show on the Device Status page.
    c.	Driver – select the Remote Digi Mesh 900HP driver from the list.
    d.	Isolation Code – leave the number as 1 unless installing an additonal coordinator.
    e.	Connection Method – select TCP Client from the list.
    f.	Address – click on the Scan button.

12. The IP address of the RS-232 device will show - click on the IP address – click on the Configure button.

13. The VLinx webpage will open - leave the Password field blank – select the Login button.

14. Enter any name to identify the Coordinator – select the Next button.

15. Enter IP address information provided by your IT department – select the Next button.

16. Use the settings below:

    a.	Network Protocol – select TCP – select “to wait for connections”.
    b.	Port Number – enter 4000 for the Port number unless told otherwise by IT.
    c.	Limit – select 4 connections from the drop down list.
    d.	IP Address – enter the IP address of the VersaCall computer.

NOTE: The IP address shown in the image is for reference purposes – use the IP address of your VersaCall computer/server.

17. Select the Advanced button.

18. Use the settings below:

    a.	Advanced – click in the box next to “I want to control when connections would be forced to close” to place a check mark in it.
    b.	Network – click in the box next to “I want to close a connection” to place a check mark in it.
              i. Select “after the connection ……” and enter 2 in the field for minutes.
    c.	Serial – uncheck the box and leave the milliseconds field blank.
    d.	Data Packets – do not select the option to control data packets.

19. Select the Next button.

20. Use the settings below:

   a.	Description – enter Serial Port 1
   b.	Mode – select RS-232
   c.	Baud Rate – select 115200
   d.	Data Bits – select 8-Bits
   e.	Stop Bits – select 1-Bit
   f.	Parity – select No Parity
   g.	Flow Control – select Hardware (RTS/CTS)

21. Select the Next button.

22. Select the Save button.