Reference, Installation, and Operations Manual

Section 5: Startup and meter configuration

3-9000-743 Rev S

June 2013

 

 

 

5.5.1RS-232 serial connection setup

These instructions involve setting Mark III switches. Refer to Section 3.4 for further information on switch settings.

Refer to Appendix D for communication troubleshooting information.

RS-232 serial initial connection material checklist

To complete the steps in the subsections that follow, obtain the following materials and information:

Ultrasonic serial cable (Daniel P/N 3-2500-401)

Wiring Diagram (Daniel drawing DE-21056 Appendix I )

Personal computer (PC) with Daniel MeterLink software installed (version 3.0 or higher)

Desired Mark III meter(s) communication configuration parameters:

IP address (if desired)

Serial communication parameters such as baud rate and Modbus ID

RS-232 serial initial connection steps

1.Power up the Mark III meter and the PC.

2.Plug the DB-9 end of the cable directly into the PC running Daniel MeterLink. The three wires on the other end of the cable connect to J7 (FTB) for Port B. The Digital Out wire goes to J7-Pin 1, the Digital In wire goes to J7-Pin 2, and the COMMON wire goes to J7- Pin 3.

3.Start the Daniel MeterLink program on the PC and create a new meter directory record with the following parameters:

a.Select Meter Type as Mark III.

b.Check the Direct box and uncheck the Modem and Ethernet boxes.

c.Set the Direct connection properties for Baud Rate of 19200 and Comms Address (Modbus ID) of 32.

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