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3.3
Setting up the communication link to EK280 via a network (TCP/IP)
Requirement: A communication link between enSuite and the EK280 (see chapter 7).
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Ensure your PC or laptop is connected to the LAN. The EK280 must be connected to the same
network.
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Start the enSuite program (i.e.: Start > Programs > Elster > enSuite )
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Press symbol " Search device... " (magnifying glass symbol)
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In the " Search device and connect " window select the " LIS200 " tab
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Select " Access"
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"LIS200", "User"
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" Administrator ", " Connection "
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" TCP/IP " and "use default
settings"
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In the field " Key " enter the administrator key.
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Enter the EK280's IP address under " Address " and port number under " Port ".
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Press " OK ".
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After a few seconds " connected " is displayed at the bottom of the " Output " window.
3.4
Setting up a direct communication link to EK280
Requirement: A communication link between enSuite and the EK280 (see chapter 7).
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Ensure your PC or laptop has a COM port.
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Start the enSuite program (i.e.: Start > Programs > Elster > enSuite )
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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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Enter the serial communication link speed under " Baud rate "
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Press " OK ".
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After a few seconds " connected " is displayed at the bottom of the " Output " window.
3.5
Updating customized parameters
Prerequisite: A communication link between enSuite and the EK280 via optical interface, modem or network
(TCP/IP) has been set up (see chapters 3.1 to 3.3).
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Select " Navigation " on the left-hand side.
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Click on the plus sign beside " My Devices " in the newly-opened navigation window, to see a list of
your devices.
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Click on the entry beginning with the serial number of the connected device.
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The device identifier is now displayed at the bottom of the navigation window. If no command list is
displayed underneath, click on the arrow next to the device identifier.
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In the lower part of the navigation window, press " Parameterize online "
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Click on the plus sign next to " Parameter " at the top of the navigation window, to expand the
parameter tree.
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In this parameter tree you can open parameter pages, to update parameters or drill down to open
more parameter pages.