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# TCP/IP devices

Ensure every controller Also known as remote terminal unit, RTU. A generic term for a device that is used to control and monitor one or more processes in field equipment. The most common control and monitoring device in an access control and security system is an access control panel. Other devices include security monitoring panels, elevator controllers, and fire monitoring devices. Controllers include programmable logic controllers (PLCs), loop controllers, bar code readers, and scientific analyzers. See also: C200 controller, control processor, CPM, hybrid controller, network node controller, PLC. or TCP/IP Transmission control protocol/internet protocol. A standard network protocol. bridge device on the Ethernet network has a unique IP address. Make a list showing what IP addresses have been associated with each controller or bridge device. You will need this information when using Quick Builder The Experion tool used to configure system components, such as standard points, Flex Stations, controllers (other than process controllers), electronic flow measurement (EFM), and printers. See also: controller, electronic flow measurement (EFM), Flex Station, process controller, standard point. to configure the server The computer on which the Experion database software and server utilities run. See also: Experion server TPS. to use your Control Products controllers.

Note that any serial Control Products controllers connected to a TCP Transmission Control Protocol. bridge must also conform to communications parameters for RS-485 devices. Each must also have a unique physical address on the RS-485 network.