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PC with GridVis
®
RS-232 RS-485
UMG 806
RS-232
RS-485
PC with GridVis ®
USB
RS-485
USB
RS-485
UMG 806
8. PC connection
8.1 Connection to a PC
The most common connection methods for com-
munication of the device with a PC (with GridVis
®
software installed) are described below.
1. Connection via interface converter:
2. Connection via a master device (UMG 512-
PRO) as a gateway:
ATTENTION
Material damage due to security vulnerabilities
in programs, IT networks and protocols.
Security vulnerabilities can lead to data misuse and
faults and even the standstill of your IT infrastruc-
ture.
To protect your IT system, network, data com-
munications and measurement devices:
·
Inform your network administrator and/or IT
representative.
·
Always keep the meter fi rmware up to date
and protect the communication to the meter
with an external fi rewall. Close unused ports.
· Take protective measures against viruses and
cyber attacks from the Internet, e.g. through
fi rewall solutions, security updates and virus
protection programs.
· Eliminate security vulnerabilities and update
or renew existing protection for your IT infra-
structure.
ATTENTION
Material damage due to incorrect network set-
tings.
Incorrect network settings can cause faults in the IT
network!
Consult your network administrator for the cor-
rect network settings for your device.
UMG 512-PRO
as gateway
(master device)
UMG 806
Slave 1
Ethernet
Modbus
Ethernet
PC with GridVis
®
RS-485
UMG 96-S2
Slave 2
3. Connection to a DHCP server and PC. The
DHCP server automatically assigns IP address-
es to the device and the PC.
DHCP
Server
Switch/
Router
PC with GridVis
®
Ethernet Ethernet
UMG 806 with
EC1 module