Configuring settings using Insight software - VDL200

VDL200 User Guide
Document code
M212938EN
Revision
A
Language
English
Product
VDL200
Document type
User guide

Required tools:

  • Computer with Microsoft Windows® operating system (64-bit version) and Insight PC software (version 1.3.0 or later) installed, and a free USB port

  • USB-C cable for connecting VDL200 to computer

Configuring VDL200 settings with Insight
  1. Turn on the VDL200 if it is off.
  2. Open the Insight software on your computer.
  3. Connect the USB cable between your computer and the service port of the VDL200.
  4. Wait for the Insight software to detect the data logger.
  5. Select > Configure device.
  6. Configure the Network setting to select addressing type:
    • To use automatic IP address configuration using DHCP, select Automatic (DHCP).
    • To configure a static IP address, select Static IP.
    Your network administrator may request the MAC address of the device to allow it to the network. It is marked on the device itself, and you can also press the left button on the device to view it on the device information screen.
  7. If you selected Static IP configuration, fill the following fields as instructed by your network administrator:
    • IP address
    • Subnet mask
    • Gateway
    • DNS server 1 and DNS server 2
  8. If you have an NTP server (time server) in your local network, overwrite NTP address 1 with its hostname, fully qualified domain name, or IP address.
  9. Select the Battery type so that it matches the batteries currently inserted in the device.
    The battery type setting is important to optimize the accuracy of the battery indicator and to allow the monitoring system to reliably send the low battery warning.
  10. Configure the hostname, fully qualified domain name, or IP address of your viewLinc Enterprise Server in the Monitoring system address field.

    VDL200 communicates with TCP port 8883 by default. You do not have to specify the default port in the address. However, if the port has been changed on the viewLinc side, you must add a colon ":" and the correct TCP port number to the address. For example:

    viewlinc.examplecompany.com:1234

  11. Select Save when done.