PowerHawk 6212, 6312 and 6412 meters
930-108-01-A.04
Installation
01/2011
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Connecting the Communications
Connections for communications using the modem or Ethernet are described
in this section.
Connecting the Phone Line
If the modem reporting option is being used, an analog telephone patch cable
and a splitter may be required to connect the customer phone line to the
PowerHawk meter.
1.
Connect the patch cable between the termination block of the phone
line and the PowerHawk meter.
2.
Route the cable through the slot in the PowerHawk meter enclosure.
3.
See the PowerHawk meter Configuration Guide for instructions on how
to program the meter for dial-out operation before performing a manual
configuration test.
Connecting the Ethernet Cable
If the Ethernet port is used to report data, an RJ45 patch cable is required to
connect the Ethernet port to the local Ethernet network.
1.
Route the cable through the slot in the PowerHawk meter enclosure.
2.
If the local network automatically assigns IP addresses through a
DHCP server, the PowerHawk meter will be able to report using its
factory default IP settings. If the local network is configured for static IP
addresses, refer to the PowerHawk meter Configuration Guide for
instructions on how to configure default static IP addresses.
Start-Up Sequence
Use the following procedure to start up the PowerHawk meter.
1.
Ensure that all CT and reference voltage wiring is securely installed.
2.
Remove all tools from the work area.
3.
Re-install all cover plates and equipment covers.
4.
Power up the meter. The LCD on the front panel of the meter indicates
the operating status of the unit as follows:
a.
Initial power up message “PowerHawk 6X12”
b.
After the internal configuration is complete, the display shows
default information for the first meter.
Manually Testing Communications
This procedure clears the meter memory, manually tests the
communications from the PowerHawk meter, and updates the meter clock.
To force the meter to send data, follow these steps:
1.
Press and hold the Display button for 5 to 7 seconds until the
diagnostics mode is displayed, then release.
2.
If communicating via Ethernet, press the Display button until "Local IP
Address" appears on the display.
a.
If the IP address is 169.254.0.10, the meter has not found a
DHCP server. As a result, the meter will use its default IP
configuration and may not be able to report. See the PowerHawk
meter Configuration Guide for instructions on how to program
default IP addresses.
b.
If the IP address is not 169.254.0.10, the meter has acquired an
IP address from the local network, and will be able to report data
and synchronize time.