Honeywell Elster EK280 Applications Manual page 54

EK280
6.4.1.3 EK280 Parameterization
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For parameterization of the EK280 you will require a connection cable for the optical interface as
well as the enSuite application, which can be downloaded for free at www.elster.com.
a) Connecting the time window
For the parameterization to work correctly, time windows 5 and 6 must be connected. To do this:
Connect a PC or laptop with enSuite installed to the EK280 optical interface using the connection
cable.
Start enSuite and set up the communication link to the EK280 (see chapter 3.1
communication link to the EK280 via optical interface
Select "Navigation" on the left-hand side and then
navigation window.
In the top of the device window open the path "Parameter" > "Interfaces" by clicking on the relevant
plus signs, and then select
In call windows 5 and 6 set start and end to the same value for each one and then select the "Transfer
changes to device" icon at the top of the enSuite window.
Then wait a minute, for any communications activity in progress on the EK280 to be safely stopped.
b) Send parameter file
Send the "EK280_2v1.. -
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For the following customized settings and tests required, press "Navigation" on the left-hand side and
then "Parameterize
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All the values listed in enSuite under "Parameter" can be found on the "Serv." display tab of the
EK280 under the same path.
c) Setting time window for potential data queries
In the base configuration now displayed you can define time windows, during which data can be cyclically
retrieved from the EK280 via the modem. Time windows 5 and 6 are reserved for EK280 operation with a
direct RS232 connection, and generally only time window 5 is used. Redundant time windows can be
deactivated by setting the time window start and end to the same value.
In the top of the device window open the path "Parameter" > "Interfaces" by clicking on the relevant
plus signs, and then select
For call window 5 set the start to "00:00" and the end to "23:59" and then select the
to device" icon at the top of the enSuite window.
Press the "Transfer changes to
6.4.1.4 Retrieving data with enSuite
If the connected device is a PC with enSuite installed, you can now verify the data transfer as described
here.
Start the enSuite program (i.e.:
terminals.
Select the "Search
In the "Search device and
Select "Access"
default settings"
Press "OK".
After a few seconds "connected" is displayed at the bottom of the "Output" window.
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The * asterisk represents the lower-case letter, used to identify the file version, i.e. "a"
Application Manual
"Call time windows".
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RS232_*.WPP" to the EK280. (see chapter 3.6
online" at the bottom of the navigation window.
"Call time windows".
device" icon at the top of the enSuite window.
Start > Programs > Elster >
device..." icon (magnifying glass icon)
connect" window select the "LIS200" tab
"LIS200"," User" "Administrator", "Connection"
", page 9).
"Parameterize online" at the bottom of the
"Send parameter
enSuite) on the PC connected to the
"Serial
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"Setting up the
file",
"Transfer changes
RS232" and "use