Field Master Pro™ MS2090A User Guide : MS2090A PC Software : Connecting to the MS2090A or Localhost
 
Connecting to the MS2090A or Localhost
Connecting to a networked instrument or to the localhost is established via the system menu. If connecting to an instrument, the instrument must first be connected to the network via Ethernet or WiFi and the IP address of the instrument must be known.
System Menu  
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The System menu identifies the instrument model and serial number.
HOSTNAME/IP ADDRESS
Displayed only on the MS2090A PC software. This field is used to specify the IP address or hostname of an instrument that is connected to the network.
When Use local (localhost) is toggled on, the software will connect locally to provide some UI functionality.
Note that some of the system menus have limited functionality when the software is connected to the localhost. When connected to an instrument, refer to System Menu.
SYSTEM INFORMATION
Displays information about the instrument and software.
SETTINGS
Provides access to setting the display color theme and screenshot capture settings (refer to Display Settings).
FILES
Opens the Windows file explorer. Refer to FILE (File Management).
TOOLS
Opens the Tools Menu.
SYSTEM POWER
Opens a dialog to RESTART or POWER OFF the instrument.