Communication
Port A
Settings
(continued)
Data Bits
[8 bits]
S
The following data bits are supported:
• 8 bits
• 7 bits
• 5 bits
To change the data bits, follow these steps from the Port A Settings menu:
1. Select Data Bits to view the Data Bits display.
2. Select one of the following: 8 Bits, 7 Bits or 5 Bits.
3. Press [E] to save the option and to return to the Port A Settings menu.
Parity
[Even]
S
The following parities are supported:
• Even
• Odd
• None
To change the parity, follow these steps from the Port A Settings menu:
1. Select Parity to view the Parity display.
2. Select one of the following: None, Even or Odd.
3. Press [E] to save the option and to return to the Port A Settings menu.
Stop Bits
[1 Stop Bit]
S
The following stop bits are supported:
• 1 Stop Bit
• 2 Stop Bits
To change the stop bits, follow these steps from the Port A Settings menu:
1. Select Stop Bits to view the Stop Bits display.
2. Select one of the following: 1 Stop Bit or 2 Stop Bits.
3. Press [E] to save the option and to return to the Port A Settings menu.
Port B
Settings
OTE: N The parameters for Port B are the same as for Port A, with the exception of the additional External
Port Address detailed below.
Port Address
[1]
S
An additional communication port, known as Port B, offers enhanced communications
with the meter. This port is located on the 12-pin terminal of the PCB. Enhanced
protocols like HART, Profibus DP or Modbus RTU over RS485 are available. In addition,
this communication port has similar configurable properties as port A. Refer to
the following user manuals for additional information regarding the enhanced
communication capabilities of the M2000 meter. Each manual is available at
Badgermeter.com.
• M2000HART® Bi-Directional Communication Protocol Data Access
(MAG-UM-01408-EN)
• M2000PROFIBUS DP (MAG-UM-01409-EN)
• M2000Modbus RTU Communication Daughterboard (MAG-UM-01410-EN)
External Port
Address
[1]
S
For Profibus use only. Use External Port Address to configure the Profibus DP
daughterboard address.
Using the Main Menu Programming Options
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