
Prepping for Installation
Connecting a Communication Cable
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Building Technologies
125-202
06/06/2017
ViewPoint can read information through a USB, an RS-485 isolated COM port, or an
Ethernet connection (MD-BMED only). When the RS-485 connection is selected, a
base address is required (the base address is the rotary switch settings). Address
switches are ignored by both USB and Ethernet. When the Ethernet connection is
selected, an IP address is required. The screen display changes based on your
connection selection.
The USB connector on the MD-BMS or MD-BMED power meters can be used to power
the unit when configuring it using ViewPoint and either BACnet or Modbus protocols.
Secondary Option: Communicating with MD Series Meters
using and RS-485 Adapter
If connecting with a USB cable is not practical, an RS-485 to USB adapter connected
to your computer may be used for communicating with your MD-BMS or MD-BMED
Power Meter. First, install the driver on the computer, and then complete the
connection between the meter and the computer by plugging the RS 485 connector
into the meter.
If an RS-485 Adapter is used instead of a USB, an RS-485 Driver must be installed
on your computer and power applied to the MD-BMS or MD-BMED meter before the
software will function properly.