Working With Ensuite; Setting Up The Communication Link To The Ek280 Via Optical Interface; Setting Up The Communication Link To Ek280 Via A Modem - Elster EK280 Applications Manual

EK280

3 Working with enSuite

"enSuite" is the parameterization program used for the EK280 and other Elster products, which replaces the
WinPADS series. The main functions only are briefly explained here. For a more detailed description please
see the enSuite documentation.

3.1 Setting up the communication link to the EK280 via optical interface

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To set the EK280 parameters via the optical interface, you need an optical read head cable,
available from Elster.
The enSuite parameterization program can be downloaded for free at www.elster.com.
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Insert the optical read head into the ring on the front panel of the EK280 and connect the other end
to a COM or USB port on your PC or laptop.
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Connect a PC or laptop to the EK280's optical interface using the cable.
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Start the enSuite program (i.e.:
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Press symbol
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In the "Search device and
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Select "Access"
settings"
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In the field "Key" enter the administrator key.
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Press "OK".
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After a few seconds "connected" is displayed at the bottom of the "Output" window.

3.2 Setting up the communication link to EK280 via a modem

Requirement: A communication link between enSuite and the EK280 (see chapter 7).
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Ensure your PC or laptop is configured for remote data transmission, i.e. is connected to a modem.
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Start the enSuite program (i.e.:

Press symbol

In the "Search device and

Select "Access"
settings"

In the field "Key" enter the administrator key.
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Enter the EK280's SIM card telephone number under "Modem"
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Press "OK".
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After a few seconds "connected" is displayed at the bottom of the "Output" window. Via a GSM
modem communication link to an EK280 this may take up to a minute.
Start > Programs > Elster >
"Search device..." (magnifying glass symbol)
connect" window select the "LIS200" tab
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"LIS200", "User"
Start > Programs > Elster >
"Search device..." (magnifying glass symbol)
connect" window select the "LIS200" tab
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"LIS200", "User"
Application Manual
 "Administrator", "Connection"  "Optical" and
 "Administrator", "Connection"  "Modem" and
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