Appendix C - Irda Data Software; C1 Introduction; C1.1 Installing The Software; C1.2 Collecting Data Using A Laptop - Elster A1100 Operating & Maintenance Instructions

APPENDIX C - IRDA DATA SOFTWARE

C1 Introduction
Elster Metering System IrDA Software allows meter register data, security data and identification
data to be collected via the IrDA port. The IrDA data can be collected using a Laptop computer or
PDA (Personnel Digital Assistant).
For collecting from a PC it is suggested the software is installed in a folder called A1100 IrDA Reader.
An IrDA data receiver will be required. This should be connected to a suitable port on the PC.
C1.1 Installing the Software
The IrDA software is provided on a CD.
To install the software:
1. Open the IrDA/Disk 1 folders
2. Press Setup.exe
3. Follow the on screen prompts
C1.2 Collecting Data Using a Laptop
1. Open the software and press Meter Id. The screen
opposite is displayed
2. Press Start. Waiting IrDA data is displayed in the
bottom left corner of the display
3. Hold the IrDA receiver within 250mm of the IrDA
transmission port for 8 seconds to allow the data to be
captured. Receiving data is displayed in the bottom left
corner
4. Remove the receiver and press Stop
Meter Id
This allows the following meter parameters to be displayed:
Product Code
Firmware Version
Manufacturers Serial Number
Configuration Number
Utility Serial Number
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