AccuEnergy AcuMesh-K User Manual

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  • Page 2 The information contained in this document is believed to be accurate at the time of publica- tion, however, Accuenergy assumes no responsibility for any errors which may appear here and reserves the right to make changes without notice. Please ask the local representative 1.800.561.8187...
  • Page 3: Safety Information

    This mark indicates that this product is UL listed. Installation and maintenance of the AcuMesh wireless metering system should only be experience with high voltage and current devices. Accuenergy shall not be responsible or liable for any damages caused by improper meter installation and/or operation. 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com...
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  • Page 6: Chapter 1 : Introduction

    Wireless RS485 Network Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION 1.1 ACUMESH OVERVIEW The AcuMesh wireless RS485 network solution is designed to connect energy meters and any devices by that communicate using RS485 need for installation of communication wires. Saving premium time, Mesh transceiver is protocol neutral and can be connected to devices that communicate via Modbus and DNP3.0.
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  • Page 9: Installation Checklist

    The transceiver can easily be powered by connected it to the USB port of a com- puter. The AcuMesh transceiver can also be powered using a standard power supply of 24Vdc. V: 1.2 Revised: 22-12-2017 www.accuenergy.com 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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  • Page 11 The AcuMesh-K will have the following terminals and connectors: RS485 Description TX/RX+ Positive Transmission Line TX/RX- Negative Transmission Line Ground Power Connection • Connection for the 7-30Vdc power adapter DIP Switch • • most devices only support half-duplex communication Commission Button •...
  • Page 12 The AcuMesh-L has two buttons; Reset and Restore Default. The Restore Default button will restore the default settings of the transceiver when pushed 4 times consecutively. When connecting the AcuMesh to a Accuenergy meter or other meter or device through • Baud rate: 9600 •...
  • Page 13 • You will be required to type in a password in the ‘PASSWORD’ screen. Leave the pass- word as default ‘0000’ and press ‘V/A’ to enter the parameter selection Mode. • The cursor will be on ‘SYS’. Press ‘V/A’ on this screen to get to the system settings. This will show screen ‘S01 ADDR’.
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  • Page 15 3.1 ACUMESH SOFTWARE INTRODUCTION using the software. • Baud rate. parity of the transceiver • Network the transceivers will communicate in • Security of network • Transmission of messages Upon opening the AcuMesh software you will see the following screen: The software will be divided in two views.
  • Page 16 Wireless RS485 Network 3.2 CONFIGURATIONS To begin the software will need to locate the transceiver that is connected to the computer's USB port. Click on the to discover the Comp port that the transceiver is connected to. Select the con- nect and click on 'Finish'.
  • Page 17 The right view of the software will display the information and settings related to the transceiv- To read or retrieve a parameter from the transceiver press the beside the parameter. To write a setting to the transceiver press on the 'pencil' icon beside the parameter if it is read and write parameter.
  • Page 18 Wireless RS485 Network ceiver Information, Stand-alone Transceiver, Serial Interfacing and Advanced Settings. symbol beside each parameter. Security : ID Network ID: The network or channel that the transceivers will communicate in. All transceiv- default network ID of 7FFF. EE Encryption Enable: This parameter is for enabling an encryption for the transceivers in the network.
  • Page 19: Transceiver Information

    Transceiver Information: assigned to the transceivers. SH Serial Number High: A read only parameter for returning the upper 32 bits of the 64 bit unique assigned address to the transceiver. SL Serial Number Low: A read only parameter for returning the lower 32 bits of the 64 bit unique assigned address to the transceiver.
  • Page 20: Serial Interfacing

    Wireless RS485 Network Serial Interfacing: BD Baud Rate: The baud rate for serial communication between the serial port of the module and the host. Default setting is 9600. NB Parity: Parity for the serial communication. Default is None SB Stop Bits: Number of stop bits used in the serial communication. Default is one stop bit. Advance Settings: mit and receive messages.
  • Page 21 3.3 LOCATING REMOTE TRANSCEIVERS Once a transceiver is connected to the computer using the USB cable, this transceiver can be To discover the remote transceivers within the network press the "Discover radio nodes in the same network" icon that is present for the transceiver that is located under the Radio Modules view.
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  • Page 23 Wireless RS485 Network mentioned, please contact Technical Support at Accuenergy. Transceiver AXM-Mesh Module RS485 Screw terminal, USB mini-B Connection Attached to Acuvim II Power Meter Data Rate 9600 bps RF Properties Operating Frequency Band 902 to 928 Mhz (900 Mhz ISM Band)

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