This Quick Start Guide explains how to connect to an eXMP-SynqNet controller running Windows XP Embedded, change its IP address, load MPI software, and configure the start-up characteristics. The eXMP-SynqNet has a default run-time image pre-loaded in the compact flash memory. This image contains the Windows XP Embedded OS, several Windows utilities/applications, and the MEI/XMP device driver (MEIXMP.sys). The MPI library and utility programs are NOT available in the default compact flash image. You will need to install an MPI release on the eXMP to use the motion controller.
To connect to an eXMP running Windows XP Embedded from a host PC, use Microsoft’s “Remote Desktop Connection” (Programs > Accessories > Communications). The Remote Desktop Connection application comes with Windows XP. If you are not using Windows XP, then you will need to download the Remote Desktop Connection software from Microsoft.
IMPORTANT NOTE
By default, the eXMP is configured at the factory with a static IP address:
192.168.1.74
The user can change his network settings by using Microsoft’s Remote Desktop Connection or telnet to change the eXMP’s IP address.
Problems Connecting?
For the eXMP to communicate with devices on a TCP/IP network, the subnets on the eXMP and host network must match. The eXMP is pre-configured with the IP address 192.168.1.74, which can be used to access it during the initial configuration. During the initial configuration, it is necessary to temporarily change the IP address of your host computer to one in the same subnet as the eXMP. For example, set the IP address of your host computer to 192.168.1.1. If your local subnet is anything other than 192.168.1.XXX, you will not be able to communicate with the eXMP. Another option is to use a serial cable and console adapter to change the subnet and/or IP address of the eXMP to match your host computer. The Quick Start Guides contains step-by-step instructions on changing the eXMP's IP address.
