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Port is 502. The user defined range is 2000~5999. The AXM-WEB2 grants users the ability to send emails based on a time interval or when there is a triggered event using the SMPT protocol. It can send mail from encrypted servers and servers that use different SMTP ports.
Chapter 3: Appearance and Dimensions The following are all the protocols supported by the AXM-WEB2 module: • Modbus TCP • BACnet-IP • SNMP V3 • DNP 3.0 V2 • IEC 61850 2nd Edition • SMTP, NTP • HTTP/HTTPs • •...
AXM-WEB2 for Acuvim II Series Power Meter 4. Installation Method The AXM-WEB2 module is linked to the Acuvim II series meter by a communication plug. Other extended modules such as the IO modules can be linked to the Acuvim II series meter through the AXM-WEB2.
Chapter 5: Definition of RJ45 5. Definition of RJ45 The AXM-WEB2 uses two standard RJ45 connectors to access the Ethernet network. The mechanical and electrical characteristics of the connector are consistent with the require- ments of IEC 603-7. Top View...
AXM-WEB2 for Acuvim II Series Power Meter 6. Initializing the Ethernet module The default settings in the Acuvim II series meter are as followed: Ethernet 1 (Static IP address) IP Address (192.168.1.254) Subnet Mask (255.255.255.0) Gateway (192.168.1.1) DNS Server 1 (8.8.8.8) DNS Server 2 (8.8.4.4)
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Modbus address of the meter for a second before prompting for the password of the device. • You will be required to type in a password in the ‘PASSWORD’ screen. Leave the password as default ‘0000’ and press ‘V/A’ to enter the parameter selection Mode. V: 1.05 Revised: June www.accuenergy.com...
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AXM-WEB2 for Acuvim II Series Power Meter • The cursor will be on ‘SYS’. Press ‘V/A’ on this screen to get to the system settings. This will show screen ‘S01 ADDR’. • Press the 'E' button until you get to 'S34 PROTOCOL 2'. Select the 'WEB2' protocol.
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Manual. Press 'V/A' to configure the IP address. The cursor of the first digit will begin to flash. Press the 'H' button to scroll through the digits, press the 'P' or 'E' to change the value of the flashing cursor and press 'V/A' to confirm. V: 1.05 Revised: June www.accuenergy.com...
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AXM-WEB2 for Acuvim II Series Power Meter • Press 'P' to get to "N03 Subnet Mask". Press 'V/A' to configure the subnet address. The cur- sor of the first digit will begin to flash. Press the 'H' button to scroll through the digits, press the 'P' or 'E' to change the value of the flashing cursor and press 'V/A' to confirm.
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The cursor of the first digit will begin to flash. Press the 'H' button to scroll through the dig- its, press the 'P' or 'E' to change the value of the flashing cursor and press 'V/A' to confirm. V: 1.05 Revised: June www.accuenergy.com...
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AXM-WEB2 for Acuvim II Series Power Meter • Press 'P' to get to "N07 Modbus Port". Press 'V/A' to configure the Modbus Port. The cursor of the first digit will begin to flash. Press the 'H' button to scroll through the digits, press the 'P' or 'E' to change the value of the flashing cursor and press 'V/A' to confirm.
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Press 'P' to get to "N10 PASSREST". Press 'V/A' to configure the password reset. The cursor of the first digit will begin to flash. Press the 'P' or 'E' button to change the setting to 'Re- set' and press 'V/A' to confirm. The cursor will return to 'No' once successful. V: 1.05 Revised: June www.accuenergy.com...
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AXM-WEB2 for Acuvim II Series Power Meter • Press 'P' to get to "N11 WiFi" This is the IP address of WiFi and will be the IP address to ac- cess the web interface of the module by using WiFi connection. This IP address cannot be modified from the meters display, it can only be configured on the meters web server.
8. Connection Method 8.1 Direct Connect to a Computer The AXM-WEB2 can be connected to a computer using a crossover cable(standard 568A). The AXM-WEB2 module supports Modbus-TCP and HTTPS Functions for this method of connection. To connect meter directly to the computer, the computers IP must be within the same subnet as the meters IP address.
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AXM-WEB2 for Acuvim II Series Power Meter • Click on Change adapter options • Once there, right click on the local area connection icon and select properties. V: 1.05 Revised: June www.accuenergy.com...
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Chapter 8: Connection Method • Select the icon that says Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP/IP • The Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IP) Properties box will pop up V: 1.05 Revised: June www.accuenergy.com...
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AXM-WEB2 for Acuvim II Series Power Meter • Click on ''Use the following IP address'' and enter in an IP number so that meter and com- puter are in the same local network range. For example, if the meter has IP address of 192.168.1.254, then the computer must be assigned with an IP 192.168.1.xxx, where xxx can...
8.2 Direct Connect to a Router/Switch The AXM-WEB2 can be connected to a router or switch using a patch cable. The DHCP can be configured to Auto to have the router assign the meter with an IP address or the DHCP can be configured to Manual to set an IP address and network settings manually.
AXM-WEB2 for Acuvim II Series Power Meter 9. Description of Modbus-TCP Protocol The Modbus-TCP protocol is used as one of the communication protocols in the AXM-WEB2. The protocol establishes a master and slave connection in Ethernet. The master device(client) first sets up a TCP-IP link with slave device(server).
AXM-WEB2 for Acuvim II Series Power Meter 9.2 Format of communication 9.2.1 Explanation of frame Transaction Transaction Protocol Protocol Unit Length hi Length lo identifier hi identifier lo identifier hi identifier lo identifier Function Data start Data start Data # of...
The status of relay output 1 and 2 is corresponds to the last 2 bits of data. Relay 1: bit0 Relay 2: bit1 Transaction Transaction Protocol Protocol Unit Length hi Length lo identifier hi identifier lo identifier hi identifier lo identifier Byte count Data V: 1.05 Revised: June www.accuenergy.com...
AXM-WEB2 for Acuvim II Series Power Meter The content of the data is, (Relay 1 = OFF, Relay 2 = ON) 2) Read Status of DI (Function Code 02) Function Code 2 1=On 0=Off There are 28 DIs in the Acuvim II series meter starting at address 0000H.
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AXM-WEB2 for Acuvim II Series Power Meter An example response is provided to read the time (2006-12-18 14:15:20). Transaction Transaction Protocol Protocol Unit Length hi Length lo identifier identifier hi identifier lo identifier hi identifier lo Byte Data1 Data1 Data2...
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10. Web Interface Readings and Parameter Settings The AXM-WEB2 module supports the HTTPS protocol to allow for the use of a web interface. The user will need to access the AXM-WEB2 web interface to configure the module and use its func- tions.
The dashboard also displays how long the AXM-WEB2 module has been connected to the network since the last reboot of the module in the bottom let corner of the page.
AXM-WEB2 for Acuvim II Series Power Meter 10.3 Metering web page Click on the 'Metering' tab to visit the metering data web pages. There are eight kinds of metering parameter web pages. They are "Basic Metering", "Power & Energy", "Min/Max", 'THD', 'Harmonics', "Phase Angles", ''Sequence'' and ''I/O''.
This webpage also shows the Demand parameters for the Active, Reactive and Apparent Power as well as the three phase Current demands. The parameters in this webpage are updated every 5 sec. V: 1.05 Revised: June www.accuenergy.com...
AXM-WEB2 for Acuvim II Series Power Meter 10.3.3 Min/Max The Min/Max page shows the maximum and minimum statistics that the meter has records since the life time of the meter or from the last reset of the min/max statistics as well as the timestamps they were recorded at.
Select between voltage and current to view their respective harmonics as well as between 2nd - 31st harmonics or 32nd - 63rd from the drop down list. The parameters in this web page are updated every 15 sec. V: 1.05 Revised: June www.accuenergy.com...
AXM-WEB2 for Acuvim II Series Power Meter 10.3.6 Phase Angles The Phase Angles web page will show the phase angles of the voltage and current wave- form being measured which can be used for remote troubleshooting. This page provides a visual diagram of the phase angles with respect to the voltage connected to the Phase A voltage input.
I.E. The AXM- IO11 module will display the Relay Output status(on/off), DI status/counter. The I/O mod- ule can be configured by using our software Acuview. The parameters in this web page are updated every 5 sec. V: 1.05 Revised: June www.accuenergy.com...
AXM-WEB2 for Acuvim II Series Power Meter 10.4 Logs Click on the 'Logs' tab to visit the metering logs web pages. There are five kinds of logs that can be viewed, they are "Trend Log", "Data Log", "Alarm Log", "SOE Log" and "Waveform Log"(Only available in AcuVim IIW model). Each web page shows data from the Acuvim II series meter.
1 hour 15 minutes Yesterday 1 hour 15 minutes Last 7 days 1 hour 1 day 1 hour Last 30 days 1 day 1 hour Last Month 1 day Custom Range Dependent on range specified V: 1.05 Revised: June www.accuenergy.com...
AXM-WEB2 for Acuvim II Series Power Meter Energy Similarly the energy parameters can be trended at different time intervals depending on the Time Frame selected. The table below displays the time intervals: Time Frame Time Intervals 15 seconds Last 10 minutes...
Chapter 10: Web Interface Readings and Parameter Settings Data Preview The data preview allows the user to view the graphical data in tabular form. User can also download this data into a csv file for further examination. V: 1.05 Revised: June www.accuenergy.com...
AXM-WEB2 for Acuvim II Series Power Meter 10.4.2 Data Log The data log web page includes all the data file for three different loggers and Acucloud. You can select the different loggers by clicking the logger tab. After the logger is selected, the log file for this logger will show on the screen with the update time and file size.
Acuvim II series meter with timestamps and will display the DI status for up to SOE events. The SOE must be enabled from the Acuview software. The SOE log parameters are updated every 10 sec. V: 1.05 Revised: June www.accuenergy.com...
AXM-WEB2 for Acuvim II Series Power Meter 10.4.5 Waveform Log The waveform log is available only on Acuvim IIW models of the Acuvim II series, this meter supports a waveform capture function that allows users to capture and record 10 cycles before and after the triggering point whether it be a voltage sag, swell, or over current.
COMTRADE The AXM-WEB2 allows users to download the waveform data as a COMTRADE file. COMTRADE is a file format for storing waveform data related to transient power system disturbances. The file can be downloaded from the waveform log by clicking on the file name or by clicking on the button.
AXM-WEB2 for Acuvim II Series Power Meter 10.6 Settings 10.6.1 Meter The basic metering configurations needed to set up the meter can be applied from the web interface by clicking on Settings and selecting the 'Meter' tab. Device Description: A description for the meter can be provided in this field which will dis- play on the Dashboard page.
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I B Direction: Represents the flow of direction for the Phase B current being measured, configure this setting to troubleshoot issues related to incorrect polarity of readings such as real power, Power Factor and etc. V: 1.05 Revised: June www.accuenergy.com...
AXM-WEB2 for Acuvim II Series Power Meter I C Direction: Represents the flow of direction for the Phase C current being measured, con- figure this setting to troubleshoot issues related to incorrect polarity of readings such as real power, Power Factor and etc.
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Subnet Mask: If the DHCP is configured to Manual, the Subnet Mask can be configured from this page. Gateway: If the DHCP is configured to Manual, the Gateway can be configured from this web page. V: 1.05 Revised: June www.accuenergy.com...
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Access Point: Default configuration for AXM-WEB2. The AXM-WEB2 will act as a wireless access point and will allow other wireless devices to connect and access the AXM-WEB2. • In Access Point mode, users can configure the SSID, Network Key and IP of the AXM- WEB2 module as well as the DHCP DNS servers.
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DNS servers if the DHCP is set to Auto. NOTE: The WiFi IP address for the AXM-WEB2 will be in parameter N11 of the NET settings. The Acuvim II protocol setting must be configured to WEB2 to view this from the meters NET settings.
AXM-WEB2 for Acuvim II Series Power Meter Email The AXM-WEB2 supports the SMTP protocol where users can setup the email function to enable the meter to send emails based on a specific time interval or whenever there is an alarm or SOE event or a combination of both. The Email configuration page can be accessed by clicking on the 'Email' tab on the settings page.
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Start Time to Send Email: Select the date and time for when the emails should begin to send. • Click on the icon to configure the time and date. • Click on the icon in the bottom right to clear the time and date. V: 1.05 Revised: June www.accuenergy.com...
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AXM-WEB2 for Acuvim II Series Power Meter SMTP Server: Enter the URL of a valid SMTP server. I.E. mail.accuenergy.com smtp.gmail. SMTP Port: Enter the port number associated with the SMTP server. SMTP From: Enter a name or phrase which will appear to let you know who the mail is from. I.E.
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Click 'Save' after changing any settings. Users will be prompted to reboot the AXM-WEB2 imme- diately or later. If later is chosen the AXM-WEB2 must be rebooted from the 'Management' page in order for the configuartions to take effect.
Click on the icon in the bottom right to clear the time and date. Sync Time: Click on Force Update to have the AXM-WEB2 sync its time with the NTP server NTP Server 1;2;3: Enter up to 3 NTP servers in the "NTP Server 1", "NTP Server 2"...
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Click 'Save' after configuring the time settings. Users will be prompted to reboot the AXM-WEB2 immediately or later. If later is chosen the AXM-WEB2 must be rebooted from the 'Management' page in order for the settings to take effect.
AXM-WEB2 for Acuvim II Series Power Meter Data Log The AXM-WEB2 supports logging data onto its on board memory. The module supports three loggers for different parameters and requirements. The data can be downloaded as a .csv file from the datalog page in the logs section or by using a HTTP/FTP client.
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Port: 22 By default the password for retrieving the backup log files is accuenergy. The user can config- ure any password or can reset to the default of accuenergy by clicking on the "Reset SFTP Pass- word". V: 1.05 Revised: June...
The Clear Post Channel Logs button will allow users to clear the buff- ered files on meter. The AXM-WEB2 can post data to a server at intervals of time ranging from 1 minute to 1 month. The settings for configuring the post channels to post the data can be found by clicking on 'Settings' and then selecting 'Communications' tab.
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NOTE: The 'TEST Post Channel' button should only be utilized after clicking the 'Save' button otherwise a fail response will be observed. If a fail response occurs after clicking 'Save' confirm the network settings or credentials for the server. V: 1.05 Revised: June www.accuenergy.com...
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AXM-WEB2 for Acuvim II Series Power Meter Click 'Save' after changing any settings. Users will be prompted to reboot the AXM-WEB2 immediately or later. If later is chosen the AXM-WEB2 must be rebooted from the 'Manage- ment' page in order for the settings to take effect.
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Click 'Save' after changing any settings. Users will be prompted to reboot the AXM-WEB2 imme- diately or later. If later is chosen the AXM-WEB2 must be rebooted from the 'Management' page in order for the settings to take effect V: 1.05 Revised: June...
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Click 'Save' after changing any settings. Users will be prompted to reboot the AXM-WEB2 imme- diately or later. If later is chosen the AXM-WEB2 must be rebooted from the 'Management' page in order for the settings to take effect.
The AXM-WEB2 supports the HTTP and FTP Post functions to send the meters waveform data from the meter to a HTTP/FTP server. The AXM-WEB2 can post the Comtrade (.cfg and .dat) files to either an HTTP or FTP servers using the Waveform Post. The settings for the Waveform Post can be found by clicking on the 'Settings' tab and selecting 'Communications', from the Com- munications page click on the 'Waveform Post' tab.
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Similar to the Post Channel function discussed earlier, in the case when there is no connection to the server the AXM-WEB2 will store the posts and send it out after the connection is restored. A maximum of 3000 files will be buffered on module. The 'Clear Waveform Post Channel Logs' button will allow users to clear the buffered waveform files on meter.
AcuCloud will require the serial number of the AXM-WEB2 module which will then provide a token that will be used to configure the AXM-WEB2 so it can send its data to AcuCloud. The settings for the AcuCloud post function can be found by clicking on the 'Settings' tab and selecting 'Communications'.
AXM-WEB2 for Acuvim II Series Power Meter Click 'Save' after changing any settings. Users will be prompted to reboot the AXM-WEB2 im- mediately or later. If later is chosen the AXM-WEB2 must be rebooted from the 'Management' page for the settings to take effect.
BBMD's foreign device table. Click 'Save' after changing any settings. Users will be prompted to reboot the AXM-WEB2 imme- diately or later. If later is chosen the AXM-WEB2 must be rebooted from the 'Management' page in order for the settings to take effect.
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This setting could be configured from 0-30 seconds. Click 'Save' after changing any settings. Users will be prompted to reboot the AXM-WEB2 im- mediately or later. If later is chosen the AXM-WEB2 must be rebooted from the 'Management' page in order for the settings to take effect.
The settings for the DNP protocol can be found by clicking on the 'Settings' tab and selecting 'Communications'. Select 'DNP' to access the settings to configure the AXM-WEB2 to commu- nicate with a DNP master. DNP Enable: Select 'Enable' to enable the function and to further configure the settings related to the DNP function.
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AXM-WEB2 for Acuvim II Series Power Meter TCP/IP Mode: By default the TCP/IP is set as TCP&UDP, it can be changed to TCP dual endpoint mode or UDP only. Local TCP Port: Enter the port number for the local TCP server.
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Users can assign certain parameters to either class 1, class 2 or class 3. The scale factor is a multiplier that can be applied to a certain parameter when viewing the readings. An offset can be applied to the reading. V: 1.05 Revised: June www.accuenergy.com...
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AXM-WEB2 for Acuvim II Series Power Meter The dead band can be set for each parameter, where if the value of the parameter exceeds the dead band value a DNP event will occur. Users can use the 'Batch Modify' button to apply certain settings to all parameters instead of individually configuring each point.
After all DNP settings are complete, click on 'Save'. Users will be prompted to reboot the AXM-WEB2 immediately or later. If later is chosen the AXM-WEB2 must be rebooted from the 'Management' page in order for the settings to take effect.
AXM-WEB2 for Acuvim II Series Power Meter Remote Access The AXM-WEB2 has a remote access function. This will allows users to provide other users with remote access to the meters web interface. Users will have full functionality and access to all meter readings and settings with this function.
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Remote Access Information: Lets users know if the remote access status is online or of- fline. Remote Access URL: The URL used to access the meters web server remotely. This URL can be copied and shared with all users that require the remote access. V: 1.05 Revised: June www.accuenergy.com...
AXM-WEB2 for Acuvim II Series Power Meter 10.6.3 Management Parameter Reset The Management web page allows the user to clear and reset certain parameters in the meter. The following parameters can be reset from the Management page: • Demand •...
'All off' if disabled, 'All On' if enabled. Users can click on the advanced link, to turn on or off specific debug logs. If certain debug logs are enabled the current status will show 'Partial On'. V: 1.05 Revised: June www.accuenergy.com...
The is a diagnostic file on the WEB2 module that users can download which can be used to ana- lyze the modules diagnostics. NOTE: Please send the diagnostic file to Accuenergy Technical Support (support@accuenergy. com) for analysis. V: 1.05 Revised: June...
Chapter 10: Web Interface Readings and Parameter Settings 10.6.4 Network Diagnostic The Network Diagnostic page can be used to monitor the network status of the module. V: 1.05 Revised: June www.accuenergy.com...
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AXM-WEB2 for Acuvim II Series Power Meter In the 'Host Lookup' tab users can utilize the 'ping' function to test the reach-ability to other networks. User can also use the 'Connection Test' function to test the local network that the module con- nected to.
Chapter 10: Web Interface Readings and Parameter Settings 10.6.5 Module Firmware Update The Module Firmware web page is used for updating the firmware version on the AXM-WEB2 module. The user can check if the module they are using is up to date and update the module if needed using the remoter firmware update.
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Click 'OK' to log out the web interface and wait for 1-2 minutes to complete the reboot. Login to the web interface of AXM-WEB2 after the reboot is complete, and go to the 'About' page to check if the module firmware version is updated.
Users can also use the remote firmware server to update the module firmware. Click on 'Check' to verify if there is a firmware update available. If there is a update available users can proceed to download the firmware. V: 1.05 Revised: June www.accuenergy.com...
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AXM-WEB2 for Acuvim II Series Power Meter Once the download is complete the updating process will begin. When the firmware update is complete, the module will reboot. The rebooting process will take 1-2 minutes to complete. After the module reboots, users will be able to log back into the web interface. When logged in click on the 'About' tab located on the top right corner of the web page to view the 'Device Infor- mation' page.
Chapter 10: Web Interface Readings and Parameter Settings 10.6.6 Config Management The AXM-WEB2 module has a configuration management page that allows users to save all web settings with the exception of a certain settings into a configuration file. This is useful if users have more than one meter that needs to be programmed with the same settings, and eliminates any error when trying to configure another WEB2 module.
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AXM-WEB2 for Acuvim II Series Power Meter The settings that are not included or effected by the Config Management file is: • Most Network settings (DHCP, IP, Submask, Gateway, HTTP Port for both Ethernet 1 and 2. All WiFi settings, Fast Read Mode, HTTP enable, and HTTPS port are not changed) •...
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Users can export the configuration file and use it on other WEB2 modules. The file is download- ed as a .an file. To implement the configuration file click on 'Apply'. A prompt warning the user that the existing .conf.an file will be overwritten is shown. Click 'Yes' to continue. V: 1.05 Revised: June www.accuenergy.com...
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AXM-WEB2 for Acuvim II Series Power Meter A module reboot is required for the configuration to take effect. if users decided to reboot later the reboot must be performed from the Management page in order for the settings to take effect on the device.
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NOTE: Users cannot import a file that already exists on the local configurations, when the list already contains 10 config files, and cannot import a config file that has been exported from a WEB2 module with a higher firmware version. V: 1.05 Revised: June www.accuenergy.com...
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