Configuring Pqmpc Communications - GE Power Quality Meter Series Instruction Manual

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1. Start PQMPC. Once the program starts to execute, it will attempt communications with the PQM. If com-
munication is established, the screen will display the same information displayed on the PQM display.
2. If PQMPC cannot establish communications with the PQM, the following message is displayed:
3. Click OK to edit the communications settings. PQMPC opens the COMMUNICATION/COMPUTER window
shown below:
4. Set Slave Address to match the PQM address setpoint.
5. Set Communication Port # to the COM port number (on the local PC) where the PQM is connected.
6. Set Baud Rate to match the PQM BAUD RATE setpoint.
7. Set Parity to match the PQM PARITY setpoint.
8. Select the Control Type being used for communication.
9. Set Startup Mode to Communicate with Relay .
10. Click the ON button to communicate with the PQM. The PQMPC software will notify when it has estab-
lished a communication link with the PQM. If communication does not succeed, check the following:
• Review the settings above to ensure they match the PQM settings
Ensure the Communication Port # setting matches the COM port being used
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• Ensure the hardware connection is correct – refer to the connection diagrams in Section 6.1.2: HARD-
WARE CONFIGURATION on page 6–1
• If using RS485 communications, ensure that the wire's polarity is correct and it is connected to the cor-
rect PQM terminals
11. Once communication has been established, click OK to return to the main screen.
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6.2.3 CONFIGURING PQMPC COMMUNICATIONS

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