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7.3.9
FE260 with RS232 interface card
RS232 interface,
e.g. the COM port of a PC
RS232 module 73016593 V1.1
Jumper J1 in position "RS232"
Figure 17: RS232-Adapter in the FE260
GND GND
(n.c.)*
RI/DSR
(n.c.)*
DTR/RTS
(n.c.)*
DCD/CTS
RXD
TxD
TXD RxD
* (n.c.) = not connected
This interface card is used to communicate with PCs and other serial interface devices.
7.3.9.1 Preparation
Initial conditions:

Place jumper J1 into the "RS232" position. (see Figure 17)
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The FE260 is connected and configured as described in chapter 7.3.1.
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The serial communication link to the PC or other device is set up.
7.3.9.2 EK280 Parameterization
i
For parameterization of the EK280 you will require a connection cable for the optical interface as
well as the enSuite application, which can be downloaded for free at www.elster-instromet.com.
a) Closing the time windows
In order that the parameterization works correctly the time windows 5 and 6 must be closed. To do this:

Connect a PC or laptop with enSuite installed to the EK280 optical interface using the connection
cable.
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Start enSuite and set up the communication link to the EK280. (see chapter 3.1 "Setting up the
communication link to the EK280 via optical interface", page 15)
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Select " Navigation " on the left-hand side and then " Parameterize online " at the bottom of the
navigation window.
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In the top of the device window open the path " Parameter " > " Interfaces " by clicking on the relevant
plus signs, and then select " Call time windows ".
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In call windows 5 and 6 set start and end to the same value for each one and then select the
"Transfer changes to device" icon at the top of the enSuite window.
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Then wait a minute, for any communications activity in progress on the EK280 to be safely stopped.