V-Series Panels| User GuidePage 142IP-enabled V-Series panels can connect to an Eclipse or Eclipse HX matrix overa standard Ethernet network using an IVC-32 card. Each IVC-32 card cansupport up to 32 V-Series panels using IP.IP-enabled V-Series panels also support an additional two channels using IPthat you can use to connect 4-wire devices directly to the panel.The IP settings for the panel are configured using the IP configuration menus,described in this chapter.V-Series panels running application code V1.73 or above areautomatically IP-enabled. V-Series panels running earlier versions ofthe application code must be enabled for IP operation by either: Inputting a ten digit passcode to the panel. Upgrading to V1.73 or above of the application code.6.17 Accessing the IP configuration menusTo access the IP menus, select Menu and then Info. The panel displays theLocal Maintenance Menu (LLM). Select IP SETUP to enter the IPconfiguration menus.Note: If you enter PANEL INFO instead, you enter the maintenance menus. See7 Maintaining V-Series panels.To communicate to ECS / EHX that the panel is ready to be identified, selectIDENTIFYME.The panel buttons or LEDs flash red and IDENTIFYME is displayed in thebottom left display screen. Select IDENTIFYME again (the Reply key) tocancel identify mode.Identification mode can also be initiated in ECS /EHX, in which case the samedisplay mode is seen.Note: If the LAN port is the only connection with the panel, the panel willautomatically display the IP SETUP menu, prompting the user to enable thepanel for IP access (if it is not already enabled (see above)).6.18 IP SETUP menuFigure 6-109: IP Setup menu for rack mounted panels
