Power Measurement ION 8000 Series - Configuring the Optical Port; Using ION Setup; Using the Front Panel

ION 8000 Series User Guide Configuring the Optical Port
Chapter 6 - Communications Page 81
Configuring the Optical Port
Refer to the ION 8000 Installation Guide for infrared port specifications.
The infrared port available on the ION 8000 Series meters is compatible with
standard magnetic optical communications couplers, or optical probes (ANSI
C12.13 Type II). Optical probes are available from suppliers as a separate product;
contact Power Measurement for a list of suppliers. The original equipment
manufacturer’s warranty will apply (see the technical note Optical Probes for more
detailed information).
Optical probes can communicate real-time measurements via the ION, Modbus
RTU, or DNP 3.0, Factory, or GPS protocols. You can configure the optical port
communications settings with the front panel, with ION Setup, or with the
Designer component of ION Enterprise.
Using the front panel
1. Press and hold the Alt/Enter button for a few seconds. The SETUP MENU will
appear.
2. Use the Up or Down arrow buttons to choose COM3 S
ETUP.
3. Press the Alt/Enter button to access COM3 S
ETUP parameters.
4. Configure the COM3 Baud Rate, Unit ID, and Protocol parameters to match your
communications system.
Using ION Setup
1. Run ION Setup and connect to the appropriate meter.
2. Select View > Setup Screens. The Setup Assistant appears in the right-hand side
of the Network Viewer. Double-click the Setup Assistant to open.
3. In the Setup screens, select the communications screen. Click the COM3 tab and
configure the Baud Rate, Unit ID, and Protocol parameters to match your
communications system.
COM3 SETUP
BAUD RATE
RETURN
PROTOCOL
DEMAND SETUP
COM1 SETUP
COM2 SETUP
COM3 SETUP
SECURITY
FORMAT SETUP
DISPLAY SETUP
RETURN
8500 SETUP
BASIC SETUP
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