CHAPTER 6: USING THE METER
GE COMMUNICATOR PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW
EPM 2200 POWER METER – INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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NOTE
Note
•
Minimum pulse width is 40 ms.
•
Refer to
Specifications
on page 2–4 for Wh Pulse specifications.
•
The EPM 2200 with Communications Option B: BACnet does not have a KYZ pulse
output.
6.4
GE Communicator Programming Overview
The EPM 2200 meter can be programmed either through the buttons on the faceplate or
through software. Software programming and communication utilize either the RS485
connection on the back of the meter (Com Option S) or the ethernet port (Com Option B).
Once a connection is established, GE Communicator software can be used both to
program the meter and to communicate with EPM 2200 slave devices.
6.4.1
Factory Initial Default Settings
You can connect to the EPM 2200 Com Option S in Default communication mode, using the
RS485 port. This feature is useful in debugging or if you do not know the meter's
programmed settings and want to find them.
When the EPM 2200 is powered up, you have up to 5 seconds to poll the Name Register as
shown in the example below: “How to Connect.” You will be connected to the meter with
the Factory Initial Default Settings. The meter continues to operate with these default
settings for 5 minutes. During this time, you can access the meter’s Device Profile to
ascertain/change meter information. After the 5 minutes have passed, the meter reverts
to the programmed Device Profile settings.
Factory Initial Default Settings
:
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Baud Rate: 9600
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Address: 001
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Protocol: Modbus RTU
NOTE
Note
Connecting in Default communication mode does not apply to the EPM 2200 meter with
Com Option B.
6.4.2
How to Connect Using GE Communicator Software
1.
Open the GE Communicator software.
2.
Click the
Connect
button on the tool bar.
Figure 6-8: Connect Button
Click the Connect Icon
