E-Mon Energy Software - Manual (Page 40)

Connection Parameters
E-Mon Energy User Manual 5-3 E-MON
At this time, E-Mon Energy™ does not support the following connection types; USB Port, FTP
(File-Transfer-Protocol), File Import, File Import via a program and Other.
What is the Connection Panel?
The Database Group provides a Connection panel for managing and creating your connection parameters. The
following table describes fields on the Connection panel.
Figure 5.4 - Connection Panel
Panel Group/Field Name Description
Connection Name Panel Group.
Name* Type in a unique name to identify your connection. The name can be
up to 20 characters. This is a required field.
Desc. Type in a description for your connection.
Communication Parameters Panel Group.
Data Link* Select the type of connection you are using. We will describe the 3
most frequently used connections – direct, modem, and Ethernet. This
is a required field. Depending on your data link type, the parameters
may or may not be applicable.
Description Type in a description for your connection.
Serial Port Your physical computer serial COM port for Direct connection or
Modem connection.
Baud Rate The transmission speed for the serial communication.
Cmd Timeout Type in the preset time period when the transmission error will occur
when E-Mon Energy doesn’t receive a response from the recorder.
Cmd Retries Select the number of times E-Mon Energy will retry sending a request
to the recorder.
Dial Timeout Select the time period for E-Mon Energy to wait to establish the
connection.
Dial Retries Select the number of times you want E-Mon Energy to redial to
establish the connection should the call fail.