Rockwell Automation 1400-SP PowerMonitor Software - Manual (Page 30)

Chapter 4
Using The Software
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Each Powermonitor has its own unique 4 digit UNIT ID (Address)
that can be viewed or changed from the device’s front panel. Each
Powermonitor should initially have an address. Enter the number
into the UNIT ID field of the device whose data you wish to
display. The UNIT ID must be set before communications can be
established with that device.
To change the UNIT ID field, position the cursor, enter a four digit
number and press the <ENTER> key. The devices’ default number
is assigned at the factory and inked on the back of the device.
c. COMM PORT. This field identifies which of the computer’s
serial ports is connected to the remote device. Position the cursor
onto the PORT field and press the plus or minus (“+” or “–”) keys
to select the serial port which will be used for communication to
that site (COM1 or COM2).
d. BAUD RATE. Position the cursor onto the BAUD field and press
the plus or minus keys to select the baud rate of the serial port. The
Powermonitor Software supports 300, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, and
19.2K baud rates.
Important: When setting the BAUD RATE parameter, the system operator
must ensure that all modems and devices connected to the assigned serial
port have also been configured to operate at the same baud rate.
e. DIAL (PHONE #). This field is used only when the
Powermonitor Software is communicating with a remote device via
telephone modems. To change this parameter field, type the
telephone number of the destination site and press <Enter>.
Examples of valid formats for telephone number are:
123–4567 Regular seven digit number.
1–414–382–2000 Number with long distance prefix and area
code.
14143822000 Numbers can be entered without dashes
(using no spaces).
9,382–2000 Commas can be used to insert a time delay
(approx. 3 sec.) between the dialing of digits.
f. LINE TYPE. This field determines the type of connection to be
established between the Powermonitor Software and the remote
device. Pressing the plus (+) or minus (–) keys will select the
LINE TYPE. There are three valid line types:
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DIRECT CONNECT. If the site is connected to the computer
via a dedicated RS–232C or RS–485 communication link, then
choose the DIRECT CONNECT option.