Configuring The Communications Port - Globl-Comm - GE AquaTrans AT868 User Manual

Configuring the
Communications Port -
GLOBL-COMM
Procedure Options
Programming Site Data
The Model AT868 flow transmitter is equipped with a built-in serial
communications port. The standard port is an RS232 interface;
however, an RS485 interface is available upon request.
The AT868 can receive and execute remote commands, using the
Instrument Data Manager software, by connecting the meter's serial
interface to the serial port of the PC. In addition, the Model AT868
can transmit stored data and displayed readings to a personal
computer via this link.
GLOBL-COMM
Use the submenu to set the communications port. While
following the programming instructions, refer to Figure A-2 on page
A-2 in Appendix A, Menu Maps. Remember to record all
programmed data in Appendix C, Data Records.
Use the steps below to configure the communications port:
1. Press [ESC], [ENTER], [ESC]. The meter enters the user program.
2. Press [ ] until PROG appears and press [ENTER].
3. Press [ ] until GLOBL appears and press [ENTER].
4. Press [ ] until COMM appears and press [ENTER].
5. Enter a meter address (between 1 and 254) by using the arrow
]
keys. Press [ and [ ] to move the cursor to desired location
[ ] [ ]
and press and
default number is 1.
A meter address is only necessary for communication with the GE
Infrastructure Sensing Panaview™ software. See the Panaview™
User's Manual for more information.
IMPORTANT:
If the meter address or baud rate is changed,
communication with Panaview™ must be
re-established with the new address number.
6. Press [ ] to select a baud rate and press [ENTER].
After completing the above steps, the user program returns to the
Global PROGRAM window. Do one of the following:
•
To continue regular programming, refer to Appendix A, Menu
Maps, to navigate to the desired menu.
To leave the user program, press [ESC] three times.
•
to increase or decrease the number. The
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