Hach ORBISPHERE K1200 User Manual

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79Communication Menu9.3 USB-A port (host)This option allows the export or import of data from an external mass storage device. Thedevice must first be connected to the instrument through the USB-A port.Select one of the two import options (product list or access table) to import data from thestorage device. This is useful for transferring these files to additional instruments without theneed of having to re-enter the data individually on each instrument.Note: The imported data will override any current settings on the instrument.Select the export option to export data from the instrument to the storage device. This will exportall stored data: measurements, calibrations, product list, access table, etc.For both import and export options, the progress bar is updated to give an indication of theprogress of the selected option.The USB-A port is also used to update the instrument software. If the software is present on theUSB storage device, the update process starts automatically.9.4 HTTP/TCP-IP9.4.1 OverviewWhen activated this option downloads data from the instrument directly to a web page that canbe accessed from a PC. To be able to use this option, the instrument must be connected to thenetwork (specifically Connector P3. Refer to Main board connections on page 31. The networkmust have a DHCP server installed.• Check the Enable server box to enable the web server communication link.• Enter the Server name for the instrument. This is free format text and should typically beused to identify the instrument.• Check the Enable security box if you require a password to be entered on the PC to accessthe web page.If any of the details on the previous screen have been changed, a warning message will bedisplayed as illustrated left.The changes must be confirmed, after which the instrument must be powered down andpowered up again for the changes to take effect.Note: The IP Diagnostics button at the bottom of the screen is for use by experienced IT personnel only tohelp resolve any communications problems.9.4.2 PC interfaceOnce the server has been enabled and the interface information set up, access the informationby launching an internet browser and typing “http://” followed by the server name that has beenassigned to the instrument, in the address box as illustrated below:If the enable security option has been checked on theinstrument, you will be required to enter a usernameand password on your PC to gain access to the webpage.The username and password must be a validusername/password combination that has been set upon the instrument. Refer to User management onpage 84 for user set up information. Domaininformation is not required.