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Chapter 4 Remote meter setup
You can configure the meter’s setup parameters through the meter’s Ethernet or
RS-485 communications port.
The meter is factory-configured with default Ethernet and RS-485 communications port
settings. You must modify the default settings before connecting the meter to your
Ethernet or RS-485 network. To do this, you need:
• a web browser to configure the Ethernet port
• ION Setup to configure the RS-485 port
NOTE: Your meter’s serial communications port ID (Com1 ID) is used in both Ethernet
and serial communications; you need to change the Com1 ID meter property in
ION Setup if you modify the meter’s RS-485 address.
Downloading ION Setup
Go to www.schneider-electric.com and search for ION Setup to download a copy of the
installation file.
Upgrading ION Setup
If you already have an existing installation of ION Setup, it is recommended that you
upgrade it to the latest version in order to access new ION Setup features or
enhancements and properly configure features available on your device.
Refer to the online help to learn how to use ION Setup.
Ethernet port setup
Use a web browser to connect to the meter webpages and modify the default Ethernet
settings before connecting the meter to your local area network (LAN). The meter is
factory-configured with the following default Ethernet communications settings:
• IP address = 169.254.0.10
• Subnet mask = 255.255.0.0
• Gateway = 0.0.0.0
• HTTP server = Enabled
• Device name = PM55-#xxxxxxxxxx, where xxxxxxxxxx is the meter’s factory serial
number (with leading zeros if serial number is less than 10 characters)
• IP method = Stored
Using a web browser to set up Ethernet
You can perform the initial configuration of your meter’s Ethernet settings using the
following steps.
1. Disconnect your computer from the network. If your computer has wireless
communications, make sure you disable the wireless network connection as well.
2. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the computer to one of the meter’s Ethernet ports.
3. Open a web browser and enter 169.254.0.10 in the address field.