2–4 EPM 9450/9650 ADVANCED POWER QUALITY METERING SYSTEM – INSTRUCTION MANUAL
TOTAL WEB SOLUTIONS CHAPTER 2: METER OVERVIEW
2.5 Total Web Solutions
The 10/100BaseT Ethernet Option (Comm Option 1) is a fully customizable web server that
uses XML to provide access to real time data via any standard web browser. GE’s name for
this dynamic system is Total Web Solutions. The system incorporates a highly
programmable network card with built-in memory that is installed in the 100BaseT Option
meters. Each card can be programmed to perform an extensive array of monitoring
functions. The Comm Option 1 system is much faster than the 10BaseT Ethernet Option.
Note
EPM 9450/9650 meters with Comm Option 0 do not support Total Web Solutions.
2.5.1 Hardware Overview
The EPM 9450/9650 with the 10/100BaseT Ethernet Option (Comm Option 1) has all the
components of the standard EPM 9450/9650 plus the capability of connection to a
network through an Ethernet LAN or through the Internet via Modbus TCP, DNP3 LAN/WAN
(EPM 9650 only), HTTP, SMTP, FTP and/or DHCP.
The Internal Network Option of the EPM 9450/9650 meter is an extremely versatile
communication tool. Comm Option 1:
• Adheres to IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standard using TCP/IP
• Utilizes simple and inexpensive 10/100BaseT wiring and connections
• Plugs right into your network using built-in RJ45 jack
• Is programmable to any IP address, subnet mask and gateway requirements
• Communicates using the industry standard Modbus/TCP and DNP3 LAN/WAN over
Ethernet (EPM 9650 only) protocols
2.5.2 Hardware Connection
Use Standard RJ45 10/100BaseT cable to connect with the EPM 9450/9650 meter. The
RJ45 line is inserted into the RJ45 Port on the face of an EPM 9450/9650 meter with the
Comm 1 Ethernet Option.
2.5.3 Software Overview
To make the software connection, follow these steps:
1. Using Port 1 or Port 4 (RS485 connection), connect a PC to the meter. An
RS232/RS485 Converter may be required.
2. Open GE Communicator Software.
3. Click the Quick Connect or the Connection Manager icon in the Icon tool bar. In
the Connect window that opens, click the Serial Port button. Make sure the
connection data (such as Address) matches the meter and then click Connect.
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