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Other Power Meter Module Settings
The remaining setup registers in the Power Meter module are given in the
9700 Power Meter User’s Guide . In most cases you can leave them at their
default settings and the 9700 Power Meter will function properly. Refer to
the
9700 Power Meter User’s Guide for additional settings.
Serial COM Settings
The Serial COM menu accesses the Communications modules that control
the 9700 Power Meter’s serial ports. The following setup registers and their
current settings are displayed:
Setup
Register Factory
Default Function
Comm Mode RS-485 Sets the Com 1 serial port’s communications mode (RS-232 or RS-485)
Baud Rate 9600 Sets the communications speed, in bits/second, for the serial port
Unit ID * Sets the 9700 Power Meter’s Unit ID — a unique Unit ID is required for each device
Protocol SEABus Sets the communications protocol for the serial port
* The factory set Unit ID for Com 1 is based on the serial number of the meter, using the last
four numbers before the dash. For example, serial number: PA-970 B -01; Unit ID:
The default Unit ID values for Com 2 and Com 3 are 101 and 102, respectively.
Settings for Different Serial Ports
The Baud Rate, Unit ID and Protocol setup registers are available for each
installed serial port. The MGT displays CM1, CM2 or CM 3 to indicate
communications ports 1, 2 or 3 (note that CM2 and CM3 settings will appear
even if the optional communications ports are not present).
Module Function
CM 1 Settings for the standard RS-232/RS-485 port (Com 1)
CM 2 Settings for the first optional X
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high-speed RS-485 port (Com 2)
CM 3 Settings for the second optional X
PRESS
C
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high-speed RS-485 port (Com 3)
Other Communications Module Settings
The remaining setup registers in the Communications module are given in
the
9700 Power Meter User’s Guide . In most cases you can leave them at
their default settings and the 9700 Power Meter will function properly.
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Each meter connected to a
com port must have a
unique Unit ID. Check the
Unit ID register when
setting up your meter to
ensure its value is unique
on the network.