User guide

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Introduction
1.1 Ethernet Web Embedded Server Modules
The Quantum Ethernet Web embedded server modules make it possible for a
Quantum industrial control s
y
stem to communicate with devices on an Ethernet
network. For example, the modules can be used to link a Quantum Automation
Series controller to a PC.
Each module contains a World Wide Web server, which allows users to obtain
statistics about the NOE module and its controller from an embedded web site.
The Ethernet network is well supported worldwide, with a wide variet
y
of third part
y
products and services. TCP/IP is the de facto standard protocol.
1.1.1 The Benefits of Quantum Design
Like all Quantum modules, the web embedded server modules are eas
y
to install.
The
y
ma
y
be inserted into existin
g
Quantum s
y
stems and connected to existin
g
Ethernet networks. The
y
do not re
q
uire proprietar
y
cablin
g
.
The modules ma
y
be plu
gg
ed into an
y
slot in a local Quantum backplane and ma
y
be replaced while the s
y
stem is runnin
g
(
hot swapped
)
. The
y
come full
y
confi
g
ured
and are reco
g
nized b
y
the controller as soon as the
y
connect with the backplane.
Note:
The web embedded server module must be routed throu
g
h an Ethernet hub
to function properl
y
. Do not connect it directl
y
to another device.