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5.2: Meter Communication and Programming Overview
Programming and communication can utilize the RS485 connection shown in Section
5.1.2 or the RJ45/WiFi connection shown in Section 5.1.4. Once a connection is
established, Communicator EXT software can be used to program the meter and
communicate to other devices.
Meter Connection
To provide power to the meter, use one of the wiring diagrams in Chapter 4 or attach
an Aux cable to GND, L(+) and N(-).
The RS485 cable attaches to SH, - and + as shown in Section 5.1.2.
5.2.1: How to Connect to the Submeter
1. Open Communicator EXT software.
2. Click the Connect icon on the Icon bar.
The Connect screen opens, showing the Initial settings. Make sure your settings are
the same as those shown here, except for the IP Address field, which must be your
device's IP address. The address shown here is the default Ethernet option address.
NOTE: The settings you make will depend on whether you are connecting to the
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