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5.5: INP200 Onboard Ethernet
Using Electro Industries' Rapid Response
design optimized for downloads and data collection. The unit equips a Nexus® meter with Modbus
TCP and DNP over Ethernet communication. The module opeates at speeds up to 100BaseT.
5.5.1: Hardware Overview
A Nexus® 1262/1272 meter with the 10/100BaseT Ethernet Option (INP200) has all the compo-
nents of the standard Nexus® meter PLUS the capability of connection to a network through an
Ethernet LAN.
The Internal Network Option of the Nexus® meter is an extremely versatile communication tool. It:
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Adheres to IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standard using TCP/IP.
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Utilizes simple and inexpensive 100BaseT wiring and connections.
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Plugs right into your network using the built-in RJ-45 jack.
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Communicates using the industry standard Modbus/TCP protocol.
5.5.2: Hardware Connection
Use Standard RJ-45 10/100BaseT cable to connect with the Nexus® meter. The RJ-45 line is
inserted into the RJ-45 Port coming from the back of the meter with the INP200 Ethernet Option.
To configure the Network settings, use the following steps.
1. Using Port 1, Port 4 (RS485 connection), or the optical port connect a PC to the meter. An
RS232/RS485 Converter may be required (Example: Electro Industries Unicom 2500).
2. Double click on Communicator EXT Software to open it.
3. Click the Quick Connect or the Connection Manager icon in the icon tool bar. Click the Serial
Port button. Make sure data matches the meter, then click Connect.
Set the Network using the following steps:
(Refer to Section 4.3.5 of the Communicator EXT User Manual for more details).
1. From the Device Profile menu, click General Settings>Communications>one of the ports.
You will see the Device Profile Communications Settings screen.
2. In the Network Settings section, enter data provided by your systems manager:
IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Default Gateway:
Computer Name:
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Electro Industries/GaugeTech
technology, the INP200 Ethernet card offers 100BaseT
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10.0.01
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255.255.255.0 (Example)
0.0.0.0
(Example)
NETWORK
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