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5.1: Shark ® 200 Meter Communication
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The Shark
200 meter provides two independent Communication Ports. The first port, Com 1, is an
Optical IrDA Port. The second port, Com 2, provides RS485 communication speaking Modbus ASCII, Modbus
RTU, and DNP 3.0 protocols. Additionally, the Shark
Optic Communication Card and the 10/100BaseT Ethernet Communication Card. See Chapter 7 for more informa-
tion on these options.
5.1.1: IrDA Port (Com 1)
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The Shark
200 meter's Com 1 IrDA Port is on the face of the meter. The IrDA Port allows the unit to be set up
and programmed using a PDA or remote laptop without the need for a communication cable. Just point at the
meter with an IrDA-equipped PC or PDA and configure it.
NOTES:
• Settings for Com 1 (IrDA Port) are configured using Communicator EXT software.
• This port only communicates via Modbus ASCII Protocol.
• Refer to Appendix D for instructions on using EIG's USB to IrDA Adapter.
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