METER EM50 Series - Datastation Networks; Configure a Datastation

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EM50R RADIO TELEMETRY
The Connection Progress screen appears as ECH20 Utility tries to establish a radio
connection with the remote logger through the Rm-1. The connection process can take up to
60 s while ECH20 Utility sends a logger "wake up" signal and retries the connection attempt.
When ECH20 Utility connects to a remote radio logger, it shows the signal strength of the
connection with the radio signal strength icon on the status bar. Click on the radio signal
strength icon to see the signal strength percent in the message area. See Section8 if
ECH20 Utility fails to connect to your remote logger.
Once ECH20 Utility establishes a two-way radio connection with a remote logger, you can
interact with the logger just like a direct connection.
You cannot change the radio Channel or radio Subchannel settings in the remote logger while
connected via the Rm-1.
6.6 DATASTATION NETWORKS
6.6.1 CONFIGURE A DATASTATION
After establishing a connection, set the Channel and Subchannel. Set the Channel from 0 to
6 inclusive (default is 0) and the Subchannel from 0 to 65534 inclusive (default is 0).
Notice the chosen Channel and Subchannel settings. Click the Apply button to save the
settings to the DataStation. For easy data downloading and telemetry testing, leave the
DataStation plugged into your computer and your powered at all times.
Configure an Em50R Logger DataStation. Configuring Radio Logger for use with the
DataStation To use one or more Em50R loggers with a DataStation the Radio Mode has to be
set to one of the Transmit modes. We recommend the "Confirm Delivery" transmit mode.
Connect the Em50R to your computer or handheld device using the appropriate cable.
Start ECH20 Utility, ECH20 Utility Mobile or DataTrac. Once you are connected, set the
radio Channel and Subchannel settings to exactly the values chosen for the DataStation
previously. Set the Radio Mode to Confirmed Delivery Transmit. This mode provides a method
for confirming the delivery of the data which greatly increases the ability of the system
to successfully transfer the data. The Transmit + two-way modes are there for use as
troubleshooting aids. Set the measurement interval and pick the sensors that are plugged
into each port. See the section on Configuring in ECH20 Utility for additional details on
configuring the Em50 series. After setting the Radio Mode, click the Apply button.
NOTE: ECH20 Utility only shows the radio modes compatible with your radio logger model and firmware version. If you
do not see the "Confirmed Delivery Transmit" radio mode option, then your radio logger may not support this option. If
you are using an Em50R logger you may need to update the firmware to version 1.12 or newer. Visit metergroup.com for
the most current firmware and software modes.