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Section III – Conﬁguring a SLIP Connection

Conﬁguring SLIP Communications (Available with Windows 2000/XP Only)

If an Ethernet connection is not available or distances prevent the use of Ethernet, the AccuLoad.net can also

support TCP/IP communications over one of the serial ports. This is implemented via SLIP (Serial Line Internet

Protocol) support in the AccuLoad.net.

Note: Skip this section if using Ethernet. Continue with the section titled Establishing and Verifying a Successful Connection (located in

Section IV).

Remove cover and connect the AccuLoad communications port to the PC serial port using a serial communications

line. (AccuLoad.net Comm 1 is used in the example.) Wire the serial connection as for any other serial protocol.

(For instructions on connecting the AccuLoad to the PC via serial communications please refer to the installation

manual for the AccuLoad.)

AccuLoad.net Settings for SLIP Communications

• Power up the AccuLoad.net (wait for AccuLoad to go through its initialization period ie. RAM and

ROM test)

• Press <Enter> from the ready screen to access the Main Menu

• Once in the Main Menu screen, select Program Mode Menu and press <Enter>

• Enter the access code when prompted and press <Enter>

• Select System Directory then press <Enter>

• Select Comm. Directory and press <Enter>

• From Comm. Directory, select Comm. Port Cong and press <Enter>

• Select Comm. 1 and press <Enter>

• From Comm. 1 Directory, select the following items and set as indicated below:

Function: SLIP (TCP/IP)

Baud: 38,400

Data Parity: 8/None

Timeout: 0

Mode: RS232

• After ALL items from above are set, press <Clear> twice to return to the Communications Directory

• Select Host Interface and press <Enter>

• From the Host Interface Menu set the following items as indicated below:

IP Address: 192.168.0.1

Network: 255.255.255.0

Gateway: 192.168.0.1

Ethernet Control: Poll and Program

Comm Link: Level 1

Note: SLIP is a point to point protocol and is not intended for multi-dropped serial networks. It is possible to utilize a SLIP connection in a

multi-drop environment for special features such as ﬁrmware upgrades, but any additional AccuLoad III.net devices on the communications

line must have the serial port functionality disabled before attempting to connect to any one unit.

FMC Technologies Smith Meter AccuLoad III.net User Manual

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