How do I create a definitions file to add multiple device types at one time?
Create a .txt definitions file that identifies the device class and device properties (separating each field with a tab):
| Device Type | Properties to Define |
|---|---|
| DL |
Define the COM Port number to which a device is connected, for example: vcom com_port=101 vcom com_port=102 vcom com_port=103 |
| HMT140 | Define the serial number: hmt140 serial_number |
How do I add IP addresses for Vaisala devices using Ethernet devices (such as Digi, Moxa, or vNet devices)?
You don't. However you do assign IP addresses to your Vaisala devices. Because viewLinc communicates using COM ports, attaching Vaisala devices to the network using Ethernet/IP addresses requires the use of vNets or other Ethernet interface devices. Ethernet interface devices create virtual COM ports that allow Vaisala devices to communicate with viewLinc using Ethernet.
We recommend that you do not use dynamic IP addresses for your Vaisala devices; instead, use a reserved or static IP address (obtained from your IT department). IP addresses are assigned to Ethernet interface devices during driver configuration. To learn more about using vNet devices, see www.vaisala.com/products. To learn more about Digi devices, see www.digi.com.