Working With Ensuite; Setting Up The Communication Link To The Ek280 Via Optical Interface; Setting Up The Communication Link To Ek280 Via A Modem; Setting Up The Communication Link To Ek280 Via A Network (Tcp/Ip) - Honeywell Elster EK280 Applications Manual

EK280

3 Working with enSuite

"enSuite" is the parameterization program used for the EK280 and other Elster products, which replaces the
WinPADS series. The main functions only are briefly explained here. For a more detailed description please
see the enSuite documentation.

3.1 Setting up the communication link to the EK280 via optical interface

To set the EK280 parameters via the optical interface, you need an optical read head cable,
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available from Elster.
The enSuite parameterization program can be downloaded for free at www.elster.com.
Insert the optical read head into the ring on the front panel of the EK280 and connect the other end to
a COM or USB port on your PC or laptop.
Connect a PC or laptop to the EK280's optical interface using the cable.
Start the enSuite program (i.e.:
Select the "Search
In the "Search device and
Select "Access"
settings"
Press "OK".
After a few seconds "

3.2 Setting up the communication link to EK280 via a modem

Ensure your PC or laptop is configured for remote data transmission, i.e. is connected to a modem.
Start the enSuite program (i.e.:
Select the " Search
In the "Search device and connect
Select "Access"
settings"
Enter the EK280's SIM card telephone number under "Modem"
Press "OK".
After a few seconds "connected" is displayed at the bottom of the
modem communication link to an EK280 this may take up to a minute.

3.3 Setting up the communication link to EK280 via a network (TCP/IP)

Ensure your PC or laptop is connected to the LAN. The EK280 must be connected to the same
network.
Start the enSuite program (i.e.:
Select the "Search
In the "Search device and connect
Select "Access"
settings"
Enter the EK280's IP address under "Address" and port number under "Port".
Press "OK".
After a few seconds
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"LIS200"," User" "Administrator", "Connection"
connected " is displayed at the bottom of the "Output" window.
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device..." icon (magnifying glass icon)
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