CHAPTER 6: USING THE METER GE COMMUNICATOR PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW
EPM 2200 POWER METER – INSTRUCTION MANUAL 6–17
Note
• Minimum pulse width is 40 ms.
•Refer to Specifications on page 2–4 for Wh Pulse specifications.
• The EPM 2200 with Communications Option B: BACnet does not have a KYZ pulse 
output.
6.4 GE Communicator Programming Overview
The EPM 2200 meter can be programmed either through the buttons on the faceplate or 
through software. Software programming and communication utilize either the RS485 
connection on the back of the meter (Com Option S) or the ethernet port (Com Option B). 
Once a connection is established, GE Communicator software can be used both to 
program the meter and to communicate with EPM 2200 slave devices.
6.4.1 Factory Initial Default Settings
You can connect to the EPM 2200 Com Option S in Default communication mode, using the 
RS485 port. This feature is useful in debugging or if you do not know the meter's 
programmed settings and want to find them.
When the EPM 2200 is powered up, you have up to 5 seconds to poll the Name Register as 
shown in the example below: “How to Connect.” You will be connected to the meter with 
the Factory Initial Default Settings. The meter continues to operate with these default 
settings for 5 minutes. During this time, you can access the meter’s Device Profile to 
ascertain/change meter information. After the 5 minutes have passed, the meter reverts 
to the programmed Device Profile settings.
Factory Initial Default Settings:
• Baud Rate: 9600
•Address: 001
•Protocol: Modbus RTU
Note
Connecting in Default communication mode does not apply to the EPM 2200 meter with 
Com Option B.
6.4.2 How to Connect Using GE Communicator Software
1. Open the GE Communicator software.
2. Click the Connect button on the tool bar.
Figure 6-8: Connect Button