Linking Two Main Stations over LAN

  1. Insert an HLI-ET2 Ethernet interface module in each station. Use any of the three slots available.

    Note: Ensure that the Main Station is powered down before inserting modules.

  1. Connect a regular Ethernet cable (for example, CAT5, CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6e) from one HLI-ET2 port on one station to one HLI-ET2 port on the other station.

  2. Power up both stations. Verify that the green LED on each HLI-ET2 port is flashing.

  3. On one HMS go to Networking->Linking->Link Mode menu and select Master.

  4. On the other HMS go to Networking->Linking->Link Mode and select Member. Then in Networking->Link to Master select the Master HMS you identified in the previous step.

    Note: In HelixNet 3.0 or later each Main Station has 12 Channels. Linking Main Stations will have the effect of giving you more I/O and module options.

    Notes  
    In HelixNet 3.0 or later each Main Station has 12 Channels. Linking Main Stations will have the effect of giving you more I/O and module options.
    You should see a Link icon on the Main Station display: