Geist L Series - Manual (Page 8)

GM1045 Rev 2 8 Rev Date: 7/28/2014
Optional Remote Monitoring
Current Monitoring Meter Overview
The Geist Current Monitoring Meter is a high accuracy meter capable of measuring true RMS
current. The value of line current per input phase and output circuit current is shown on an easy
to read, 4-digit LED Display.
3 The display continuously scrolls through the different measured
values. The Current Monitoring Meter also provides access to measurement data and control
values through a web page, SNMP, or XML. The Current Monitoring Meter Instructions section of
this document will give more detailed information on the operation and functionality of the
Current Monitoring Meter.
Current Monitoring Meter
Current Monitoring Meter Instructions
Setting an IP Address
The In-Line Meter comes preset with an IP address for initial setup and access to the unit. The
‘Configuration page’ contains the network properties. Access to the unit requires the IP address
to be known, the IP address may be manually reset should the user-configured address be
forgotten. The default address is:
IP Address: 192.168.123.123
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.123.1
First time setup:
1. Connect the In-Line Meter to your computer using a crossover cable or a hub.
2. On your computer, go to “Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network and Dial Up
Connections.”
3. Right Click on “Local Area Connection” and select “Properties.”
4. Select the option to “Use the following IP address” and enter:
IP address: 192.168.123.1
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Default gateway: 192.168.123.1
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3 Actual configuration of circuits measured by Current Monitoring Meter is In-Line Meter model
specific. Please contact Geist Customer Service department with questions on measurement
configuration of Current Monitoring Meters.
4 In some configurations, leaving the gateway field blank may resolve connectivity issues.