M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C .
Edition: August 5, 2014
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Communications
The Maguire Weigh Scale Blenders are capable of two-way communications for enhanced
control and data collection. The Maguire Weigh Scale Blender's Controller itself uses
Maguire's MLAN Protocol to send and receive data through commands within the protocol.
All Maguire Controllers use either an Ethernet port or an RS-232 (MLAN) port for
communications. The Maguire Touchscreen Controller has an Ethernet port, located on the
right side of the controller. Through this communication port information can be sent to or
gathered from the Maguire Weigh Scale Blenders. The standard protocol for communication
with the Maguire Weigh Scale Blenders is the MLAN Protocol.
Several options are available for methods of communication, all of which use the MLAN
Protocol. Communication options are: Direct MLAN Protocol, OPC (OLE for Process
Control) or the Gravimetric Gateway Software. For more information on these options visit
www.Maguire.com or contact your local Maguire representative.
The MLAN Protocol (Maguire Local Area Network) is a protocol consisting of commands that
allows two-way communications to the Maguire Weigh Scale Blenders. All Maguire Weigh
Scale Blenders dated back to 1992 contain the essential MLAN commands for basic control
and data collection while newer Maguire controllers contain additional commands for
enhanced control and data collection. The MLAN Protocol was initially intended to provide
information for individuals who are writing software for Programmable Logic Controllers
(PLCs) and needed to communicate with the Maguire Weigh Scale Blender. The Protocol is
available for free and is explained in detail in our MLAN Protocol Manual (available at
www.Maguire.com). Customers who wish to write their own software to communicate directly
with the Maguire Weigh Scale Blenders will need the MLAN Protocol Manual.
ETHERNET PORT (RJ-45)
The Ethernet port allows for communication to the controller over Ethernet. Communication
through this port is TCP/IP utilizing the MLAN Protocol. The G2 Software, using the MLAN
Protocol, can communicate with the controller over Ethernet using this Ethernet port.
All G2 communications with the Touchscreen controller though the Ethernet port
communicate over a user specified IP address and port 9999 (unless port is changed).
Configuring Ethernet
Press
OPTIONS
Display will say:
ENTER PASSWORD
Press
then, press Enter
Display will show menu options
Press
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
Display will show menu options
Press
TCP/IP CONFIGURATION
Display will show a keypad
Enter
an IP address
for this controller
Press
Enter
to set the IP
Press
the Arrow Keys
to toggle through Default Gateway, Remote IP, Local Port,
Host Port. Change if necessary.
Press
EXIT
You will be prompted to Reboot. Press Yes to reboot the
controller.
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