EK280
Application Manual
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3 Working with enSuite
enSuite is the parameter configuration and analysis program for current Honeywell products in the field of
flow computers, data storage, gas property measuring instruments and ultrasound gas meters, and it
supports all activities that are necessary for the commissioning and maintenance of these terminal devices.
enSuite replaces the WinPADS series. The main functions only are briefly explained here. For a more
detailed description please refer to the enSuite documentation.
3.1 Setting up the communication link to the EK280 via optical interface
i
To set the EK280 parameters via the optical interface, you need an optical read head cable,
available from Honeywell.
The parameterization program enSuite can be downloaded for free at www.elster.com.
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Insert the optical read head into the ring on the front panel of the EK280 and connect the other end
to a COM or USB port on your PC or laptop.
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Connect a PC or laptop to the EK280's optical interface using the cable.
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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"
"LIS200", "User"
"
Administrator
", "
Connection
"
"
Optical
" and
"use default
settings"
.
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In the field "
Key
" enter the administrator key.
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Press "
OK
".
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After a few seconds "
connected
" is displayed at the bottom of the "
Output
" window.
3.2 Setting up the communication link to EK280 via a modem
Prerequisite:
A communication link between enSuite and the EK280 (
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Ensure your PC or laptop is configured for remote data transmission, i.e. is connected to a modem.
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Start the enSuite program (i.e.
Start > Programs > Elster > enSuite
).
−
Press symbol "
Search device...
" (magnifying glass symbol).
−
In the "
Search device and connect
" window select the "
LIS200
" tab.
−
Select
"Access"
"LIS200", "User"
"
Administrator
", "
Connection
"
"
Modem
" and
"use default
settings"
.
−
In the field "
Key
" enter the administrator key.
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Enter the EK280's SIM card telephone number under "
Modem
"
−
Press "
OK
".
−
After a few seconds "
connected
" is displayed at the bottom of the "
Output
" window. Via a GSM
modem communication link to an EK280 this may take up to a minute.
