74 43-TV-25-35 GLO Iss.4 Dec 06 UKA5E01001767-04Power up• Modbus - Communications protocol for Ethernet and RS485. See “Modbus” onpage 75.• Web -Browse your recorder using the web browse feature. See “Web” on page 75.• Email - Setup email accounts to send alarm and event information. See “Email” onpage 76.• SNTP - Simple Network Time Protocols is a protocol for synchronising the clockon the recorder with a Network Server. See “SNTP” on page 77.• FTP (File Transfer Protocol) - used to transfer data to and from the recorder. See“FTP (File Transfer Protocol)” on page 78.• Peers - Sets up the recorder to be identified on a network (Peer to Peer). See“Peers” on page 79.Standard Communication InterfacesRear Ethernet Communication PortThe rear of the recorder is fitted with an Ethernet10/100 port and RS485 port, which sup-ports:• RS485 Modbus protocol and TCP/IP Modbus.• Web Browser. See “Web” on page 75• OPC Server connectivity to third party software. OPC Server connection must be ena-bled by selecting the OPC option in “Credits” on page 92. For more details on OPCServers see “OPC Interface - Open Process Control” on page 198Rear RS485 Port(A Comms option card and expansion card are required for the SIREC D200 recorder).• RS485: 2 wire to support Modbus RTU.The RS485 connector plugs into the back of the recorder. This is a Master-Slave systemwhere the recorders are slave devices.Front and Rear USB Communication PortsThe front and rear of the SIREC D300 and SIREC D400 recorders are fitted with a USBcommunication port. The SIREC D200 recorder has a USB port at the front, as standardand another available at the rear as an option.The USB Host ports will provide an interface for:• Save and Load Data• Save and Load Setups• External keyboard & mouse• Barcode reader• Mass storage device (USB key)
