E-Mon Energy Software - Manual (Page 41)

Connection Parameters
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Off-hook Timeout (Min) Specify the period of time that will be allowed to elapse with no
communication activities. Thereafter, E-Mon Energy™ will drop the
line. If you want the connection to stay on indefinitely, select 0.
Init String 1, Init String 2 The dialing string to force your modem to comply with your
connection. Most modem manufacturers can supply this information.
Enable communication device
substitution
Allows E-Mon Energy to utilize a similar connection type to establish
the connection when the assigned connection is in use; e.g. modem.
Groups/Locations using these
connections
The list box displays the Group assigned number, and the Location
number for the devices along with the recorder(s) and meter(s)
numbers.
* = Required Field
How Do I Set Up a New Connection?
Before setting up your connection parameters, make sure you have the following information available.
• Direct COM port – Serial Port, Baud Rate
• Modem – Serial Port, Init String 1, 2, Baud Rate
• Ethernet – IP address, Port No.
Setting up a Direct COM Port Connection
This connection is used for a direct connection to the recorder and meters.
To set up a Direct Com Port connection:
1 From the E-Mon Energy explorer window, click and select Database\Connection to
display the Database window.
Figure 5.5 - Database\Connection Drop down menu
2 Click on the Panel Action “+” button to create a new connection.
3 In the Name field, type the Name of the connection link.
Note: This is a required field and must be unique.
4 Tab across, and type a short description in the Description field for your connection.
Figure 5.6 - Direct Comport Connection Name
5 From the Data Link drop-down list, select a Direct COM Port.