Instructions

UM-0085-B09 DT80 Range User Manual Page 138
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Serial Port Controls
The three DT80 serial ports (USB, host RS232 and serial sensor) are configured in a similar way: Each has its own page
of controls.
• On the USB port page (not present on DT82 models), there is only one setting: the port function, which
specifies whether the port should be used for command/PPP, PPP only, serial sensor or Modbus. You can also
disable the port. See Configuring the USB Port (P187).
• On the host port page (not present on DT8xM models), you can set the port function, as well as the serial
parameters (baud rate, flow control etc.) The flow control timeout (maximum time to spend waiting for a "clear to
send" indication before sending anyway) can also be set. See Configuring the Host RS-232 Port (P195).
• On the sensor port page (not present on DT81/ 82E models) there are a similar set of controls for the serial
sensor port, plus an extra one to select the port mode (RS232/ 422/ 485). See Configuring the Serial Sensor
Port (P198).
Ethernet
On this page you can:
• enable or disable the Ethernet port
• select automatic or manual configuration. Automatic is suitable if there is a DHCP server running on your local
network, or if you a connecting directly to a single PC via a cross-over cable. Select manual if you wish to
configure a static IP address
• manually set up the required network parameters, if manual configuration was selected. These include IP
address, subnet mask, gateway address and DNS server addresses. These are normally specified by your
network administrator
See How to set up Ethernet (P235) for more details.
Note: If you are running the dEX configuration builder over the Ethernet connection then bear in mind that any change to these settings
may result in the connection being lost.
Ethernet Email
The Ethernet email page is used to configure the required settings for sending email via Ethernet. This includes:
• a name to be used in the "From" field for all emails sent by the logger. Typically the name would be a site name.
If not specified then a name based on the DT80's model and serial number is used e.g. "DT85LM-3 098812"
• an email address to be used in the "From" field. This must be a validly formatted email address. If you are using
a third-party email provider then this normally needs to be the address that is associated with your account. If
any emails sent by the logger cannot be delivered then a "bounce" message will usually be sent to this address
• details of the SMTP (email) server to use: server address and username and password, as specified by your
ISP or network administrator
See Ethernet Email (P234) for more details.
Modem Email
DT8xM models only
This page is similar to the Ethernet email page except that the settings relate to sending email via the integrated
modem.
The From Name and From email settings specify the desired sender details, as for Ethernet. Note that if you are using
the email service provided by your mobile carrier then the From email setting can usually be any address.
The DT80 includes a list of SMTP servers provided by certain mobile carriers. If Automatic is selected then it will
attempt to locate the correct SMTP server settings based on the inserted SIM card. If this doesn't work (a "SMTP server
not set" error is returned when the DT80 first attempts to send email) then you will need to select Manual and obtain the
correct settings from your mobile carrier. See Modem Email (P212) for more details.
Note: Not all mobile carriers provide an SMTP server. If your carrier doesn't then you will need to source a third party email provider.