Configuring status inputs using ION Setup
The status input ports (S1 and S2) can be configured using
ION Setup
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- Start ION Setup .
- Connect to your meter.
- Navigate to .
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Select a status input to configure and click Edit.
The setup screen for that status input is displayed.
- Enter a descriptive name for the status input’s Label.
- Configure the other setup parameters as required.
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Click Send to save your changes.
Status input setup parameters available through ION Setup
Parameter Values Description Label — Use this field to change the default label and assign a descriptive name to this status input. Control Mode Normal, Demand Sync This field displays how the status input functions.
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Normal: the status input is not associated with another meter function. The meter counts and records the number of incoming pulses normally.
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Demand Sync: the status input is associated with one of the input sync demand functions. The meter uses the incoming pulse to synchronize its demand period with the external source.
Debounce 0 to 9999 Debounce is the time delay that compensates for mechanical contact bounce. Use this field to set how long (in milliseconds) the external signal must remain in a certain state to be considered a valid state change. Associations — This field displays additional information if the status input is already associated with another meter function. -