Connecting to an MS-1(e)

Physical connection

Ensure that the PC with Vocia software and MS-1(e) LAN-2 CobraNet port are connected to the CobraNet network Switch. Alternately, an Ethernet patch cable can be used to connect the PC directly to the MS-1(e) CobraNet port. The PC LAN port can be configured to use any IP address and subnet as CobraNet communicates over layer 2.

Software connection

Open the Vocia Software. Create a new or open an existing project.

• Create a new project by clicking ‘New Project’.
• Open an existing project by selecting 'Open'.
• When creating a new project ensure the correct Network adapter is selected.

• Go Online. The layout tree will go green once connected.
• Under the Tools menu , select MS-1(e) Device Maintenance. This brings up the Device Maintenance dialog.
• The Discovered MS-1(e) device should appear in the list. Select the MS-1(e) and select 'IP Configuration' or 'Reset IP to Factory' (192.168.1.101/24).

Once the IP configuration is found or updated for the relevant MS-1(e), refer to the steps under Connecting via IP.

Troubleshooting

If the MS-1(e) does not appear in the Device Maintenance view please confirm the correct network interface is selected by using the "Specify Network Card" dialog.

If the MS-1(e) has a newer version of firmware than the other devices in the system you will get errors when trying to update the firmware in the rest of the system. Messages include a warning that the update has failed and you should not power cycle the device. The easiest way to resolve this issue is to remove (unplug) the MS-1(e) from the system's CobraNet network, discover the CobraNet devices and update their firmware, and then add the MS-1(e) back to the system.

Physical connection

Ensure that the PC with Vocia software and MS-1(e) LAN-1 IP port are connected to the IP network switch. Alternately, an Ethernet patch cable can be used to connect the PC directly to the MS-1(e) LAN-1 IP port. The PC and MS-1(e) must be in the same subnet. If using factory default IP address, the PC must use a unique IP address in the 192.168.1.x range.

Note: The MS-1(e) acts as an IP to CobraNet bridge and the software discovers other Vocia CobraNet devices via this bridge. Hence the MS-1(e) CobraNet port (LAN-2) will also need to be connected to the Vocia CobraNet network for non-processor paging devices to be discovered.

Software connection

Open the Vocia Software. Create a new or open an existing project.

• Create a new project file by clicking ‘New Project’.
• Open an existing project by selecting 'Open'
• When creating a new project ensure the correct Network Adapter is selected

• Add or confirm there is an MS-1(e) in the project under the 'Processors' line item.
  • If required, add an MS-1(e) either by:
    • right-clicking Processors in the layout and 'add MS-1(e)'
    • via the 'Project' Menu 'Add Processors'
       
• Vocia software must be configured properly to route data to an MS-1(e) on the IP Control Network.
  • Open the MS-1(e) configuration dialog and select ‘General’ tab.
  • Enter the IP address of the MS-1(e) under ‘Control Network Settings’.  

• Set the Device ID in the configuration dialog to match the physical rotary encoder Device ID setting on the MS-1(e) unit.
• Go Online - Click the ‘Online’ button to connect to the MS-1(e).
• If successful, the MS-1(e) will indicate it's Status as Online.
  • Other CobraNet devices discoverable by the MS-1(e) via the LAN-2 connection will be available once Online

Note: ID and Type columns for MS-1(e) in green indicate the processor providing the IP to CobraNet bridge.

Vocia Universe with multiple MS-1(e) connections

Vocia software is assuming the MS-1(e)'s are online at all times. In the instance one or more MS-1(e)'s of the Vocia Universe are offline Vocia software will need to be able to connect to MS-1(e) #1 as a minimum requirement.