Multi-Tech Systems 7500 - Manual (Page 332)

Using Telnet ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide
Page 332 Telnet and HyperTerminal Access Technical Note
Using Telnet
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Use Telnet if your meter has Ethernet capabilities. Use HyperTerminal if your meter is connected serially
or through a modem to your workstation.
A Telnet session lets you:
access certain Ethernet communications module settings
view Ethernet statistics
access certain Power Meter module settings
access certain Factory module settings
clear the front panel event log display on the ION 8000 Series meters
configure Factory module setup registers for Current Probe Input applications
To connect to the meter:
1. Choose Run... from the Windows Start menu and type the word telnet. Press
Enter.
2. To connect to the meter choose Connect from the main menu and select Remote
System...
3. Type in the meter IP address in the Host Name box.
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The IP address must match the IP address setup register in the meter Ethernet communications module.
4. Leave the Port value and the TermType setting as the defaults. Press Enter. The
Login screen appears.
5. Type the meter type (such as 7500) as the Login depending on the type of meter
you have. Press Enter.
6. Type the meter password (“0” by default). Press Enter.
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If ten incorrect passwords are entered in succession the Telnet access locks-out for 24 hours or until the
security features are disabled with the front panel of the meter.
7. Type “?” for meter Help screen. Press Enter. A list of menu options appears.