Setting up a network site

You can communicate with the EM3122 / EM3224 / EM3322 / EM3424 / EM3724 series meters using the RS-485 gateway. A gateway device, such as an EGX or ION7650, must be configured first to provide communications access. The gateway uses the RS-485 protocol to communicate on its serial port.

Before using the ION Setup, it is important to ensure that all devices in the system are wired correctly and that communications for the devices have been properly configured.

Start the ION Setup in Network mode.
Right-click the System icon and select Insert Item.
Select Site and then click OK.
The New Site dialog appears.
Enter a descriptive name for the site in the Name dialog. Then, choose Serial.
Enter the comm port from the drop down list
Enter the Port Settings from the drop down list.
Enter the Baud value from the drop down list and then click OK