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7.4.1.3 Parametrization of the EK280
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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:
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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 " Parameters " > " 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.
b) Send parameter file
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Send the following parameter file to the EK280 (see Chapter 3.6, page 17):
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EK280_xvx. - RS232 (without Modem) (*)
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For the following customized settings and tests required, press " Navigation " on the left-hand side
and then " Parameterize online " at the bottom of the navigation window.
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All the values listed in enSuite under " Parameters " can be found on the " Serv. " display tab of the
EK280 under the same path.
c) Setting time window for potential data retrievals
In the base configuration now displayed you can define time windows, during which data can be cyclically
retrieved from the EK280 via the modem. Time windows 5 and 6 are reserved for EK280 operation with a
direct RS232 connection, and generally only time window 5 is used. Redundant time windows can be
deactivated by setting the time window start and end to the same value.
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In the top of the device window open the path " Parameters " > " Interfaces " by clicking on the relevant
plus signs, and then select " Call time windows ".
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For call window 5, set the start to "00:00" and the end to "23:59" and then select the "Transfer
changes to device" icon at the top of the enSuite window.
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Press the " Transfer changes to device " icon at the top of the enSuite window.
7.4.1.4 Retrieving data with enSuite
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Start the enSuite program (i.e.: Start > Programs > Elster > enSuite ) on the PC connected to the
terminals.
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Select the "Search device..." icon (magnifying glass icon)
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In the " Search device and connect " window select the "LIS200" tab
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Select "
Access” 
"LIS200", "User"
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" Administrator ", " Connection "
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" Serial RS232 " and "use default
settings”
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Press "OK" .
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After a few seconds " connected " is displayed at the bottom of the " Output " window.
16 The "x" stands for the version of software on the device, e.g. "2v2".
The star * stands for a small letter which indicates the version of the file, e.g. "a".