Setting up Ethernet communications using the display
Before configuring the Ethernet parameters, make sure you obtain your meter’s IP address information from your network administrator or IT department.
- Navigate to .
- Enter the setup password (default is “0”), then press OK.
- Navigate to .
- Move the cursor to point to the parameter you want to modify, then press Edit.
- Modify the parameter as required, then press OK.
- Move the cursor to point to the next parameter you want to modify, press Edit, make your changes, then press OK.
- Press the up arrow to exit.
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Press Yes to save your changes.
Parameter Values
Description
IP Method Stored, Default, DHCP, BOOTP This controls the network protocol for your device (what the meter uses to obtain its IP address).
Stored: Use the static value programmed in the IP Address setup register
Default: Use 169.254 as the first two values of the IP address, then convert the last two hexadecimal values of the MAC address to decimal and use this as the last two values of the IP address. Example:
MAC address = 00:80:67:82:B8:C8
Default IP = 169.254.184.200
DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
BOOTP: Bootstrap Protocol
IP Address Contact your local network administrator for parameter values. The Internet protocol address of your device. Subnet Contact your local network administrator for parameter values. The Ethernet IP subnetwork address of your network (subnet mask). Gateway Contact your local network administrator for parameter values. The Ethernet IP gateway address of your network. Device Name N/A This parameter is read-only for reference purposes.