Multi-Tech Systems 7500 - Manual (Page 344)

Step 1: Add a Modem Site to an ION Enterprise Network ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide
Page 344 The ION Meter as a ModemGate Technical Note
Step 1: Add a Modem Site to an ION Enterprise Network
Once the hardware is installed, you can use ION Enterprise software to configure
communications among devices.
1. Launch the Management Console and click the Sites button on the System
Setup Pane. Right-click in the display window and choose New > Modem
Site...
2. Enter the information by typing in the appropriate fields or using the drop-
down menus. Refer to the ION Enterprise Getting Started guide to learn how to
add a dialout modem.
Step 2: Add Meters to the Modem Site
After you have added and configured the ION Enterprise modem site using the
Management Console, you can add each serial meter on the RS-485 loop to the
modem site.
1. Launch the Management Console and click the Devices button. Right-click in
the Display Window and choose New > Serial Device...
2. Enter the information by typing in the appropriate fields or using the drop-
down menus.
Server computer that
communicates with the
remote modem. Ensure that
the server computer’s dialout
modem is configured.
Meter’s internal modem tele-
phone number.
Remote modem site where
this RS-485 serial meter is
wired
Unit ID identifies the meter
on the RS-485 loop