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6.4: Upgrade the Meter Using V-S S witches
The Shark 100 is equipped with V-Switch® Technology. V-Switch® is a virtual firmware-based
switch that allows you to enable meter features through communication. This allows the unit to be
upgraded after installation to a higher model without removing the unit from service.
Available V-Switches®
V-Switch 1 (-V1): Volts and Amps Meter - Default
V-Switch 2 (-V2): Volts, Amps, kW, kVAR, PF, kVA, Freq
V-Switch 3 (-V3): Volts, Amps, kW, kVAR, PF, kVA, Freq., kWh, kVAh, kVARh, DNP 3.0
V-Switch 4 (-V4): Volts, Amps, kW, kVAR, PF, kVA, Freq., kWh, kVAh, kVARh, DNP 3.0,
To change the V-Switch®, follow these simple steps:
1. Install Communicator EXT 3.0 in your computer.
2. Set up Shark 100 to communicate with your computer (see Chapter 5); power up your meter.
3. Log on to Communicator EXT 3.0 software.
4. Click on the Profile Icon. A set of screens appears.
5. The first screen is the Settings screen.
Click CHANGE V-SWITCH.
A small screen appears that requests a
code (shown here).
6. Enter the code which EIG provides.
7. Click OK.
The V-Switch® has been changed.
The meter resets.
NOTE: For more details on software configuration,
refer to the Communiator EXT 3.0 User's Manual.
How do I get a V-Switch?
V-Switches are based on the particular serial number of the ordered meter. To obtain a higher
V-Switch, you need to provide EIG with the following information:
1. Serial Number or Numbers of the meters for which you desire an upgrade.
2. Desired V-Switch Upgrade.
3. Credit Card or Purchase Order Number.
Contact EIG's inside sales staff with the above information at sales@electroind.com or
(516) 334-0870 (USA) and EIG will issue you the Upgrade Code.
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