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EK280 Application Manual 15
3
Working with enSuite
"enSuite" is the parameterization program used for the EK280 and other Elster products, which replaces the
WinPADS series. The main functions only are briefly explained here. For a more detailed description please
see the enSuite documentation.
3.1
Setting up the communication link to the EK280 via optical interface
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To set the EK280 parameters via the optical interface, you need an optical read head cable,
available from Elster.
The enSuite parameterization program 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"
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"LIS200", "User"
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" Administrator ", " Connection "
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" 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
Requirement: A communication link between enSuite and the EK280 (see chapter 7).
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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 )
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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

Select "Access"
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"LIS200", "User"
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" Administrator ", " Connection "
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" Modem " and "use default
settings"
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In the field " Key " enter the administrator key.
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Enter the EK280's SIM card telephone number under " Modem "
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Press " OK ".
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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.