Configuring The Ethernet Connection (E-Option); Setting Up The Host Pc To Communicate With The Epm6000 Meter - GE EPM6000 Instruction Manual

5.3

Configuring the Ethernet Connection (E-option)

5.3.1

Setting up the Host PC to Communicate with the EPM6000 meter

EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE
CHAPTER 5: COMMUNICATION INSTALLATIONCONFIGURING THE ETHERNET CONNECTION (E-OPTION)
The E- option gives the EPM6000 meter a wired (RJ45) Ethernet connection, allowing it to
communicate on the Local Area Network (LAN). The meter is easily configured through a
host PC using Telnet connection. Once configured, you can access the meter directly
through any computer on your LAN.
This chapter outlines the procedures for setting up the parameters for Ethernet
communication:
- Host PC setup - Section 5.3.1
- EPM6000 meter setup - Section 5.3.2
Consult with the network administrator before performing these steps because some of
the functions may be restricted to Administrator privileges
The Host PC could have multiple Ethernet Adapters (Network Cards) installed. Identify and
configure the one that will be used for accessing the EPM6000 meter.
The PC's Ethernet Adapter must be set up for point-to-point communication when
configuring the EPM6000 meter's E- option. The Factory Default IP parameters
programmed in the E- card are:
• IP Address: 10.0.0.1
• Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
5.3.1.1 Configuring the Host PC's Ethernet Adapter Using Windows XP©
The following example shows the PC configuration settings that allow you to access the
EPM6000 meter configured with default parameters. Use the same procedure when the
settings are different than the default settings.
1. From the Start Menu, select Control Panel>Network Connections. You will see the
window shown below:
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