9300 Series User’s Guide Optical Port Connections
Chapter 5 - Features and Applications Page 109
Meter Setup for Optical Port Communications
To communicate real-time measurements through the infrared port, you must
configure the Infrared Comm communications module. The Baud Rate, Unit ID,
and Protocol setup registers must properly match your system and can be set using
the meter’s front panel or ACCESS software. Once you have completed the
device’s configuration, connect the Type II compatible optical magnetic coupler to
the front panel. (The optical magnetic coupler is purchased separately.)
Configuring the Infrared Comm Module through the Front Panel
1. From the SELECT SETUP menu, choose QUICK SETUP > INFRARED COMM > IR1
PROTOCOL > INFRARED I/O.
2. Configure the INFRARED COMM communications module Baud Rate, Unit ID, and
Protocol setup registers to match your communications system.
Configuring the Infrared Comm Module with Designer
In order to configure the Infrared Comm communications module with Designer,
you must use the Management Console to:
Add the meter (that will be used for optical port communications) to your
WinPM.Net system.
Add a direct (serial) site with the RtsCts disabled.
Launch Designer and configure the Infrared Comm communications module
settings.
Adding a Meter and Direct (Serial) Site to your WinPM.Net Network
In the Management Console, add the meter that you will use for optical
communications and a direct site to your WinPM.Net network. Describe how your
serial device is wired and other communications information on the options
screens.
On the Direct Site Options screen:
Select the server computer that will communicate with the serial device.
Select the server computer serial port where the optical coupler is connected.
Disable RtsCts.
Configuring the Infrared Comm Communications Module in Designer
Launch Designer and configure the Infrared Comm communications module Baud
Rate, Unit ID, and Protocol setup registers to match your communications system.
Server computer that
communicates with the
remote modem
Port on the server computer
where the optical coupler is
connected
RtsCts disabled for
Infrared communications.