How to configure a Tibbo TCP/IP Module - IC500IP & IC1000IP (NX)

1. Hardware Installation
- You must have an IC500IP, IC1000IP or IC500IP-NX, IC1000-NX board with tibbo module present.

- You will need a LAN cable/patch lead

- Works best when connected directly to laptop

- Do not connect to a network switch/patch port in wall for first time configuration.

This Guide will also work for the older EXT-TCP extension boards

1.1. Board description (IC500IP/1000IP) (IC500IP-NX, IC1000IP-NX)

1.2. Assembly instructions

- If installed in housing: Connect the different elements (inputs, relays, LAN)

- Power on the controller

1.3. TCP/IP connection (on IC500IP, IC1000IP and NX Variants)

Connect the LAN cable to the RJ45 connector.

2. Software configuration

2.1 Setup Device Server Tool Kit (TDST)

Install the latest version of TDST please go to http://www.tibbo.com/get_dst.php

2.2. Setting the IP address

The initial (first time) IP addressing can only be done when the controlling PC (from which the settings are being sent) and the IC500IP/1000IP are both on the same network segment. No first-time configuration can be made when the communication is through gateways, routers, etc.

Once the controller connected through its RJ45 connector to the local segment of your LAN, go to Start-Programs-Tibbo-DS Manager.

The 'Device Server' screen should appear:
 

The default address, factory setting, is 127.0.0.1 or 1.0.0.1 which is not a valid IP address for your LAN. 

To change the IP address, select (high-light) the line with the current IP address and click <Change IP>.

Consult the network administrator and assign the new IP - You can not use DHCP, these must have a static IP address.

Note: in any case, never set it to 0.0.0.0

The unit is rebooted and after few seconds the new IP will appear. In case it disappears, click Refresh.

After the assignment of the new IP the color of the icon should be solid blue. If it is pale blue it means the IP you have assigned is not a valid IP address on your network.

Other settings:

1. Run the DS manager

2. Select the board with the just defined IP address

3. Click <Settings>.

Note: if the TCP/IP interface firmware version is old, you will get a corresponding message. Click the <Skip> a few times button until the properties screen appears.

Perform the three following changes:

1. In Network Settings tab set “Transport protocol” to TCP. (Default is UDP).

2. In Serial Settings tab set the Baud Rate value to that of the controller (in GPP it appears at Tools-Options-Communication).

3. Still in Serial Properties tab set “RTS/CTS flow control” to “Disabled or remote”.

Click OK to exit the properties screen and exit the device manager program.