GridSense Powermonic PM35 User Manual

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Remote Communications

30 July 2012

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Page 1 Configuring PowerMonic Remote Communications 30 July 2012...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ........................2 Step 1: Software Upgrade ....................2 Step 2: Update USB Driver ....................2 Step 3: Update Firmware....................4 Step 4: Establish Remote Communication in PowerView ..........6 ...
Page 3: Introduction
PM Sync software. Please refer to the PM Sync Technical Manual for PM Sync user instructions. Please access Gridsense website to download Power view 4.6.3. The user will need additional files, download the following folders to PC Desktop: ...
Page 4 Hardware Wizard. It is recommended that users select the option to Search Automatically. Should you select Browse, the file will automatically point to the driver location. The driver file is located in C:\Program Files\GridSense\PowerMonic\Drivers Figure 1: Update USB driver b) Windows XP The driver is automatically updated when PowerView version 4.6.3 is...
Page 5: Step 3: Update Firmware
Please ensure all other PowerMonic application is closed prior to updating the firmware. Launch the Firmware Loader application by clicking on the desktop shortcut or through Start → Gridsense → PowerMonic → Firmware Loader. A prompt window will pop-up requiring the user to close all other PowerMonic application.
Page 6 match to version 4.6.3, the user has a version applicable for remote communication. Close the Firmware Loader and progress to step 4. However, if the files are not equal, click on Start under Firmware Upgrade. Firmware upgrade will commence, users can view the progress under the progress and status bar.
Page 7: Step 4: Establish Remote Communication In Powerview
Figure 4: Firmware upload completed Exit the Firmware loader program and progress to Step 4. Step 4: Establish Remote Communication in PowerView Launch Power View 4.6.2 and click Connect to PowerMonic. Select Direct Cable Connection when the PowerMonic Connection Mode window launches.
Page 8: Step 5: Establish Ethernet Connection
Figure 5: PowerView comms module config Disconnect USB cable to PowerMonic and remove the Sierra 3G modem if it has been installed on CommsModule. Please note that the default static IP address for the Comms Module is 10.10.20.100. Step 5: Establish Ethernet Connection Please note that step 5 is necessary for remote communication setup prior to establishing the 3G connection and it only has to be performed once.
Page 9 a) Remove the top plate by unscrewing the 4 screws as indicated Figure 6: Disassemble top plate a) The user is now ready to install the network cable. Align the darker edge of the cable ribbon to the white dot imprinted on the PCB board. Figure 7: Installing Network Cable Configuring PowerMonic Remote Communications page 8...
Page 10 Next, connect the cross-over Ethernet cable from the CommsModule to users’ PC. Windows XP To establish the Ethernet connection to Comms Module, click on Start Control → Panel Network → Connection. Right click on Local Area Connection and select Properties. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click on Properties. Under the General tab, select the option Use the Following Address and change PC’s IP address to 10.10.20.123 and Subnet Mask to 255.255.0.0.
Page 11: Step 6: Upgrade Comms Module
Figure 9: Configure Protocol settings Reconnect AC Power to PowerMonic and wait one minute for PowerMonic Communication to boot up. Step 6: Upgrade Comms Module Return to saved Utilities file on Desktop; Utilities → PMCommsUpdate → double click ‘update_script.bat’ and follow the instructions on the MS-DOS console screen.
Page 12: Step 7: Validate Comms Module
Step 7: Validate Comms Module Launch PM Sync software application. Cycle the power to PM-Comm by disconnecting AC power lead and connecting it back to PowerMonic. Device re- initialization will take up to 5 minutes. Select Manual Mode for PM Sync and under the Add Device section, key in the device name and the CommsModule's static Ethernet IP address.
Page 13: Step 8: 3G Setup
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