Kohler — Setting the IP Address and Baud Rate Using Device Installer

Installation · Modbus/Ethernet Converter

From a Kohler service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.

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Procedure

1. Launch DeviceInstaller from the Windows Start button Programs DeviceInstaller.
2. In the DeviceInstaller menu click View Details.
3. Click the Search button on the left side of the toolbar.
4. Find the device whose Hardware Address matches the MAC address printed on the converter label.
5. Check the IP address column for the converter; if no IP address assigned proceed to step 6, otherwise step 7.
6. If no IP address: click in the white area so no device is highlighted, click Assign IP, enter the converter MAC address, click Next.
7. If an IP address exists: click once on the device line to highlight it, click Assign IP.
8. Select Assign a Specific IP Address and click Next.
9. Type the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway in dotted decimal notation. Click Next.
10. Click the Assign button to assign the IP settings.
11. After the IP address is assigned, click the Finish button.
12. To set baud rate: highlight the converter, double-click the device line to open Device Details.
13. Click the Web Configuration tab, click Go, select the baud rate from the Baud drop-down.
14. Click the Submit Query button, then select File Exit to close DeviceInstaller.

Source: Kohler service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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