Ethernet Data Logging in Five Easy Steps

Setting up Veriteq data loggers for communication over an Ethernet network is easy. Just follow these five basic steps:

1. Assemble the Necessary Parts

To connect a data logger to your network you're going to need a Digi device server, connecting cables, and a data logger. You'll also need to locate an available Ethernet jack on your network and an electrical socket (to plug the device server into).

2. Install the Device Server Software

Digi Device Servers come supplied with software that must be installed on your "Host" PC. This software serves to allow the creation of virtual COM ports that can be used across a network to connect to serial devices like the Veriteq data loggers.

3. Connect the Device Server

A device server has three simple connections to make:

1) to a data logger

2) to an Ethernet jack

3) to a power outlet

4. Set up an Address for the Device Server

In order for the newly installed Device Server to be found on your network, a network address (IP address) needs to be set up. In some cases, you may be able to do this yourself but, if you can't, your IT person can help.

5. Install and Configure the Software

With the data logger connected, the final step is to set up the Veriteq Software to recognize the virtual COM port that the data logger is associated with on the network.

Once this is done, the data logger is network-ready and you can start monitoring and communicating with your data logger just as if it was attached directly to your PC.

Overview: Basic Ethernet Data Logging System

Diagram Notes:

1. The "Host" PC can be used to view current readings, trigger audible, visual, or e-mail alarms, download logger data, set up logger operation, and print graphs and reports.
   
   Any computer on the network can be set up to be a Host computer, however there can only be one Host computer for a given logger (typically all loggers will be hosted by the same computer). The Host computer must be logged on at all times.
   
   
2. A "Viewer" PC is any computer on the network with an Internet browser. From this PC, you can view current readings, and respond to audible, visual, or e-mail alarms.

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