4.0
Programming Setup
All settings of the MPG-2 are made through the the USB Programming Port. Programming is accomplished by
using the SSI Universal Programmer software. Download it from http://solidstateinstruments.com/productpages/mpg-2-
wireless-pulse-generator.php if you have not already done so. The download link is under the Downloads tab.
4.1
Equipment Required -
a.)
Windows computer running Windows 7 or later OS.
b.)
USB A-B cable
4.2
Setting up the Programming Port - Connect a USB cable with one USB Type A connector and one USB Type B
connector. Connect the USB-B end to the MPG-2.
4.3
Verify Communications with MPG-2 - Turn on power to the MPG-2 and after the initialization process, the RED
LED on the dongle should be lit continuously. Start the SSI Universal Programmer program. The SSI Universal
Programmer software should immediately recognize that it is connected to the MPG-2. A Green simulated LED at the top
of the programming page indicates that the connection has been made. All the current settings of the MPG-2 will be
displayed.
Assuming that the dongle is paired (correctly) with the meter, is on, and is within 75' of the meter, then every 8 to 10
seconds, you will see information similar to the listing below received from the MPG-2. Click on the Monitor box to enter
the SSI UP Monitor mode:
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Time Stamp: 21582e64 TSR:N
Demand: 000967
Multiplier: 00000001
Divisor: 000003e8
Energy (U): 5.35 Wh
Energy (F): 5.70 Wh
Note that the Timestamp, Demand, Mulitplier and Divisor are all in hexidecimial format and this represents the identical
information received from the meter. Also keep in mind that this Multiplier is the INTERNAL multipler that is sent by the
meter, NOT the EXTERNAL multipler (CT Ratio) that is programmed by the user.
4.4
Read System Parameters - Stop the monitoring mode and press "Read" button to view the current status or value
of all current system programming parameters. This is what is currently stored in the MPG-2's memory. The MPG-2 will
return the following information:
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Multiplier: 1
Pulse Value: 10 Watt-hours
Output Mode: Normal
Output Form: C
Dongle Mode: Normal
Reset Time: 120 seconds
Filter: Enabled
Filter Setting: 2 Samples
End of Interval: 1000ms
Interval every: 15 min.
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5.0
Programming System Settings
5.1
Programming the Multipler (CT Ratio or CT x PT Ratio)
This is the programmable EXTERNAL multiplier that represents the Transformer Factor of the utility's metering
configuration. This is usually the Current Transformer (CT) ratio. In configurations that use potential (voltage)
transformers, this is the current transformer ratio(CT) x potential (voltage) transformer ratio (PT). An 800 Amp to 5 Amp
current transformer has a ratio of 160. Therefore, the meter multipler on a building with 800:5A CT's would be 160. The
Multiplier is normally printed on the monthly utility bill. If you cannot find it any other place, call your utility and ask what
the meter or billing multiplier is.
MPG-2 Programming
