Accessing the meter using the tool
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Connect the meter to a level converter (for a direct serial connection) or a level converter and gateway (for connection via a serial or Ethernet network).
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Set the address of the device to a value other than 0 (zero) using the HMI.
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Install the M-Bus tool on your computer.
- Select (or navigate to the location where you installed the program) and click Mbus config tool to open the tool. The login screen appears.
- Select the port on your computer that you are using to connect to the meter and select the baud rate that matches the meter’s configuration.
- Click Test Com to open the communications port.
- Type the device address in the Address field.
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Select the communications mode that you want the tool to
start in:
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Monitor(Automatic): The tool automatically sends read requests to and receives data from the meter. You can set the interval at which these read requests are sent.
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Monitor(Manual): You must manually send a read request to get data from the meter.
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Config: The tool opens in configuration mode.
You can change the mode from within the tool, if needed. -
- Click OK to start the M-Bus tool and access the meter.