Settings
20 User’sManual
4.6 Communication
Serial Communication (COM1)
Define parameters
(only for COM1) that are important for the operation in RS485 network or
connections with PC via RS232 communication. Factory settings of communication are
#33\115200,n,8,2 (address 1 to 247\rate 2400 to 115200 b/s, parity, data bits, stop bit).
Modbus table (MI400 or MT500 compatible): With this setting a MODBUS table for
measurements and settings is defined. MODBUS addresses for measurements and settings can be
compatible with previous family of transducers (MI400) or with more advanced family of
transducers (MT500). See Modbus table definitions on page 41.
USB Communication
For description of all settings see Serial Communication (COM1). For driver installation see note
on page 13. Instrument will establish USB connection with PC approx. 3 seconds after physical
connection to USB port.
4.7 Security
Settings parameters are divided into four groups regarding security level:
1 At the first level (PL1), settings of a real time clock can be changed, and energy
meters and MD can be reset.
2 At the second level (PL2), the access to all data that are protected with the first level
(PL1) and setting of all other parameters in the »SETTINGS« menu are available.
3 A backup password (BP) is used if passwords at levels 1 (PL1) and 2 (PL2) have
been forgotten, and it is different for each device (depending on a serial number of
the meter). The BP password is available in the user support department in ISKRA
MIS, and is entered instead of the password PL1 or/and PL2. Do not forget to state
the meter serial meter when contacting the personnel in Iskra MIS.
User information
A serial number of device is stated on the label and also accessible with
MiQen software.
Password setting
A password consists of four letters taken from the British alphabet from A to Z. When setting a
password, only the letter being set is visible while the others are covered with *.
Two passwords (PL1, PL2) and the time of automatic activation could be set.
Password modification
A password can be modified; however, only that password can be modified to which the access
is unlocked at the moment.
Password disabling
A password is disabled by setting the "AAAA" password.
Note
A factory set password is "AAAA" at both access levels (L1 and L2). This
password does not limit access.