
Prepping for Installation
Installing the ViewPoint Software
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Building Technologies
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06/06/2017
Installing the ViewPoint Software
The ViewPoint software is designed to let you easily configure the MD-BMS and MD-
BMED power meters for different current transformers, check readings, and verify
correct setup. All of Siemens MD-BMS and MD-BMED meters use ViewPoint software
to communicate with the meters; it must be installed on any computer talking to the
MD-BMS and MD-BMED meters. ViewPoint is compatible with Windows® 7 (32- or 64
bit), Windows® 8 Pro, Vista (32- or 64-bit), or XP.
NOTE:
The ViewPoint software may be installed on multiple computers. To obtain free
ViewPoint software, download from the following site:
Web Link: www.dentinstruments.com/siemens
User Name: siemens
Password: mdpowermeter
Locate the ViewPointInstaller.exe program. Start the installer by double-clicking
ViewPointInstaller.exe.
When ViewPoint starts up, the Communication screen displays. This is where the
software networking parameters are entered to match the MD-BMS and MD-BMED
networking configuration (meter type, COM port, baud rate, base address, and so on).
ViewPoint remembers your last connection and displays those previous selections
when opening the software once again.
NOTE:
ViewPoint software serves several functions, such as: setting up a meter, getting real-
time values, and read/write registers and objects. But, for the purpose of prepping for
field installation, only three are important to the process: Communications, Meter
Setup, and Comms Setup. The other functions are described later in this document.