A small OLED screen shows the network connection status of the device including its IP address. For the initial setup PT-Node creates a Wi-Fi access point to which you can connect from your computer or smartphone to configure your network setting. Both wired LAN and wireless Wi-Fi connections are supported with either static IP addresses or DHCP.
Once this initial setup is performed the display shows which instruments are connected to both channels of the PT-Node. An icon shows that PT-Node is currently receiving data and from which channel. The current date and time are displayed as well.
Web Interface
PT-Node is configured through a web interface that you can access through your desktop or mobile browser without installing any software locally. The connection setting for many Pharma Test instruments are pre-defined. You can connect up to two instruments at the same time and they can simultaneously send data to PT-Node.