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Up to 32 devices can be connected in a daisy
chain fashion and the total cable length should
not be more than 1000m.
Upon completing this step, please insert the
detachable terminal block into the RS-485 port
connector housing.
f) if Modbus RTU is used, remove the
detachable terminal block from the RS-485
port and connect the Modbus communication
cable to the terminal block as shown in Fig
12. The recommended wire size is AWG22 or
thicker, shielded twisted pair.
g) for DPM680, if Modbus TCP/IP or the web-
server is used, simply connect the LAN cable’s
RJ45 connector to the RJ45 port shown in Fig 3.
Please make sure the polarity is
correctly aligned.
Please make sure the connector
snaps into the port to ensure proper
connection is made.
Avoid running the cable near
sources of electrical noise. The
network cable shield should be
grounded at only ONE end.
Fig 12 :
Modbus RTU connections
2.3
METEr sETup
Before commencing operation, the meter has to
be set up. To do this, the meter must be powered
up by the meter control power supply.
Under section 3.8, the following parameters
should be reviewed against the default value and
modied if necessary:
• CT ratio and VT ratio, see section 3.8.1
• IP address and subnet mask, see sections
3.8.2.1 and 3.8.2.3 (only for DPM680)
• RS-485 serial data format and baud rate,
see section 3.8.2.2
• Modbus RTU device address,
see section 3.8.2.2
• Modbus remote read enable,
see section 3.8.2.2
• Date and time, see section 3.8.3.2
• Device password, see section 3.8.3.3
The terminal block must be inserted
securely into the connector housing
on the meter to prevent improper
operation.
Installation 2.2 2.3