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MiniCom 3
User Manual
© 2010 Sensus Metering Systems
Table of Contents
Part I Introduction
Part II Meter Types
Contents I
2
8
Part III Commands
26
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II MiniCom 3
Part IV User Interface
58
Part V How to Do
70
Index 73
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Part
I
2 MiniCom 3
1 Introduction
Description of the M iniCom 3 program
Last update of document: 29.9.2010
MiniCom 3 is a software tool for setting the parameters of utility water and heat meters, as well as system components, made by SENSUS METERING SYSTEMS. The program is not designed for other manufacturers' meters.
MiniCom 3 enables the user to set his specific parameters, such as meter address, meter ID (part of the secondary address), customer location, system date and time, tariff parameters. This is done through the communication interface
(MBus terminal, inductive interface and optical interface).
In order to use all of MiniCom 3's commands, it is necessary to be registered. If your version is not registered, some commands will not be available and therefore you won't be able to run them. In the unregistered version, you will not be able to view the input window and generate only the logger values export. See also
List of supported meters:
PolluTherm - energy meter - totaliser
- energy meter - totaliser, firmware 2
- ultrasonic heat meter
PolluStat E (New version) - ultrasonic heat meter, firmware 2
- compact heat meter
PolluCom E/C (New version) - compact heat meter, firmware 2
PolluCom M (New version) - compact heat meter, firmware 2
PolluCom E/C or PolluCom M.
PolluCom E/C or PolluCom M.
- a comprehensive pulse and data system for remote reading of a residential meter
- a data system for remote reading of a Sensus Residia apartment meter
HRI-Mei - a comprehensive pulse and data system for remote reading of a C&I meter
Residia-M (New version) - a data system for remote reading of a Sensus Residia apartment meter
HRI-C0 - a data system for remote reading of a residential meter with Sensus protocol
PolluMUK E - multijet universal coaxial apartment water meter
DYNAMIC Hybrid * - register for cold water meters "Hybrid"
DYNAMIC Electronic * - register for cold water meters "Electronic"
** - register for cold water meters "Encoder" MBus
** - register for cold water meters "Encoder" MiniBus
Encoder ER 56 MBus ***- register for cold water meters "Encoder ER 56" MBus
Encoder ER 56 MiniBus ***- register for cold water meters "Encoder ER 56" MiniBus
Accupuls - complementary AMR systems for pulse output meters
Calmex - energy meter - totaliser
*) MiniCom 3 has put together DYNAMIC Hybrid and DYNAMIC Electronic under one name, DYNAMIC Hyb/Ele
**) MiniCom 3 has put together DYNAMIC Encoder MBus and DYNAMIC Encoder MiniBus under one name, DYNAMIC
Encoder
***) MiniCom 3 has put together Encoder ER 56 MBus and Encoder ER 56 MiniBus under one name, Encoder ER 56
MBus
More information under
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Introduction 3
MBus communication protocol
MiniCom 3 uses MBus protocol to communicate with meters. This protocol is defined by the international standard IEC-
870.
It is supposed that the program user understands the basic principles of MBus communication and can assess the risks of the programming within the complex MBus installation. An error can affect all connected meter. Detailed information about MBus can be found at www.m-bus.com
.
MBus uses two types of addresses: primary and secondary. MiniCom 3 supports both. Some meters support both, while others only support the primary address. Details can be found under
MBus communication uses the most common baudrates of 300 and 2400 bps. MiniCom 3 is able to communicate using both rates. Some meters support both, while others support only one. Details can be found under
Sensus communication protocol
MiniCom 3 uses Sensus protocol to communicate with some of the meters (e.g. HRI-C0).
Detailed information about Sensus can be found at www.sensus.com
.
It is supposed that the program user understands the basic principles of Sensus communication and can assess the risks of programming within the installation.
1.1
Installation
The Installation of the program M iniCom 3
The installation program of the current version of MiniCom 3 can be found on the SENSUS METERING
SYSTEMS, http://www.imsemea.com
website.
Minimum requirements
To install MiniCom 3 it is necessary to have at least the following:
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 (Intel) operating system with SP3 installed or Windows 2000 or Windows XP or Windows
98 SE or Windows ME
Administrative Privileges on the system for Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 and Windows XP during installation
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or higher if running on NT 4, Windows 98
64 megabytes of RAM (128 MB recommended)
Super VGA monitor (600x800)
Disk Space required: 2 MB of free space in the target directory.
One COM port on your computer or its full-functioning equivalent, such as USB/COM converter
First installation
To install MiniCom 3, do the following:
1. Run the file mc3XXX.exe (XXX is the version of the software), which you can get from SENSUS METERING
SYSTEMS.
2. Continue according to the Wizard on the screen.
Reinstallation or upgrade
For reinstallation or upgrade simply run the file mc3XXX.exe again and continue according to the Wizard on the screen.
Removing the software from the computer
Use Windows "Control Panel" | "Add or Remove Programs".
1.2
Registration
Registration of the M iniCom 3 program
After registration you will be able to use all the commands on MiniCom 3. To register you have go to menu:
"Help" | "About". Click on "Register" and enter your name and password, which you have received from SENSUS
METERING SYSTEMS.
Contact
Sensus GmbH Hannover
Meineckestrasse 10
30880 Laatzen
Germany
Tel: +49 5102 74 0
Fax: +49 5102 74 3339 http://www.sensus.com
e-mail: [email protected]
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The difference between standard and registered version of M iniCom 3
The "Output window" is available only in the registered version.
In the standard version, "Export" is available only for exporting the logger values.
In the registered version, "Export" is available for exporting readouts, logger values and daily consumptions.
Meters Com m ands STD REG
PolluTherm
PolluStat E
PolluCom E/C
PolluCom M
MBus 2P Input 1
MBus 2P Input 2
HRI
Residia-M
HRI-Mei
Residia-M (New version)
HRI-C0
PolluMuk E
DYNAMIC Hyb/Ele
DYNAMIC Encoder
Encoder ER 56 MBus
Set primary MBus address
Set meter ID
Set customer location
Set system date and time
Set averaging duration
Reset min/max values
Clear errors
Set LCD option
Set tariff parameters
Set storage date
Read data logger values
Select readout telegrams
Collision detection
Set passw ord
Set cooling meter parameters
Set pulse input parameters
Data Logger Setup
Choose battery type
Read Daily Consumption
Set correction factor
Set primary MBus address
Set meter ID
Set primary MBus address
Set meter ID
Set customer location
Set system date and time
Reset min/max values
Clear errors
Set storage date
Select readout telegrams
Set passw ord
Device configuration
Device configuration
Set primary MBus address
Set system date and time
Set storage date
Set primary MBus address
Set system date and time
Reset min/max values
Set storage date
Set primary MBus address
Set meter ID
Set primary MBus address
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Accupuls
FM-2D/K
Calmex
Set Baud Rate 300
Set Baud Rate 2400
Set primary MBus address
Set meter ID
Set customer location
Reset min/max values
Device configuration
Set primary MBus address
Set meter ID
Reset min/max values
Device configuration
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Introduction 5
1.3
Supported Communication Channels
List of supported communication channels
MiniCom 3 only supports communication through the serial port of your computer. So you need a computer equipped with at least one COM port or its full-functioning equivalent, such as USB/COM converter.
Interface RS-232 of the computer and optical read head
To attach the optical read head to PolluCom E/C, use the adapter for the optical read head (Best. Nr.: 68503675).
Interface RS-232 of the computer and inductive read head (e.g. MDK 6921)
Interface RS-232 of the computer and MBus terminals
USB interface of the computer and Harry device
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Part
II
8 MiniCom 3
2 Meter Types
List of supported meter types with addresses and baud rates:
MBus address primary
YES
YES secondary
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES not MBus
YES
YES
YES
YES not MBus
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
-
YES
YES
-
300
YES, autodetection
YES, autodetection
Baud rates
2400
YES, autodetection
YES, autodetection
YES, autodetection
YES, autodetection
YES, autodetection
YES, autodetection
YES, autodetection
YES, autodetection
YES, autodetection
YES, autodetection
YES, autodetection
YES, autodetection
YES, autodetection not MBus
YES, autodetection
YES, autodetection
YES
YES, autodetection not MBus
YES, autodetection
YES, autodetection
-
YES (no autodetection)
YES, autodetection
YES, autodetection
YES
YES (no autodetection)
YES, autodetection
YES, autodetection
-
List of supported meter types with interfaces:
PolluTherm
PolluStat E
PolluCom E/C
MBus 2P Input 1
MBus 2P Input 2
HRI
Inductive interface
YES* (Terminals 51, 52)
YES* (Terminals 51, 52)
YES* (Terminals 51, 52)
YES* (Terminals 51, 52
YES* (Terminals 51, 52
YES* (green and brown)
Optical interface
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
-
MBus terminals
YES (with MBus Module; 24, 25)
YES (with MBus Module; 24, 25)
YES (with MBus Module; 24, 25)
YES (with MBus Module; 24, 25)
YES (with MBus Module; 24, 25)
YES (green and brown)
Residia-M
HRI-Mei
HRI-C0
Encoder ER 56
MBus
Accupuls
YES* (green and brown)
YES* (green and brown)
-
PolluMUK E
DYNAMIC Hyb/Ele
-
YES*
DYNAMIC Encoder YES ( ONLY MiniBus Version)
YES ( ONLY MiniBus Version)
YES*
-
-
-
YES
- / -
-
-
YES (green and brown)
YES (green and brown)
-
YES
YES
YES ( ONLY MBus Version)
YES ( ONLY MBus Version)
-
FM-2D/K
Calmex
YES*
YES
-
-
* Inductive interface can be connected through MiniPad and inductive head.
YES
YES
YES
Harry
-
-
YES
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
The following table contains the commands for heat meters:
Start Readout
Set primary MBus address
Set meter ID
Set customer location
Set system date and time
PolluTherm, PolluStat E,
PolluCom
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
PolluTherm, PolluStat E, PolluCom New version
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
Calmex
YES
YES *
-
-
YES *
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Set averaging duration
Reset min/max values
Clear errors
Set LCD option
Set tariff parameters
Set storage date
Read data logger values
Select readout telegrams
YES
YES
-
YES
YES
-
-
-
Collision detection
Set passw ord
Set cooling meter parameters
Set pulse input parameters
Data Logger Setup
Choose Battery Type
Read Daily Consumption
Set correction factor
-
YES
-
-
-
-
-
-
Device configuration -
* Can only be used w ith the command "Device configuration"
** This command is available only for the meter type PolluTherm (New version)
*** This command is NOT available for the meter type PolluStat E (New version)
The following table contains the commands for water meters:
Start Readout
Set primary MBus address
Set meter ID
Set customer location
Set system date and time
Set averaging duration
Reset min/max values
Set LCD option
Set storage date
Set tariff parameters
Read data logger values
Set Baud Rate 300
Set Baud Rate 2400
PMUK E
YES
YES
-
-
YES
-
-
-
YES
-
-
-
-
DYNAMIC Hyb/Ele DYNAMIC Encoder
YES
YES
-
-
-
-
-
YES
-
YES
-
YES
-
YES
YES
-
-
-
-
YES
-
-
-
-
-
-
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES**
YES
YES***
-
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
Encoder ER56 MBus
YES
YES
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
YES
YES
The following table contains the commands for other types of meters:
HRI Residia-M Residia-M (New version) HRI-Mei
Start Readout
Set primary MBus address
Set meter ID
Set customer location
Set system date and time
Set averaging duration
Reset min/max values
Clear errors
Set LCD option
Set storage date
Set tariff parameters
YES
YES
YES
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
YES
YES
YES
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Read data logger values
Select readout telegrams
Set passw ord
Device configuration
-
-
-
YES
-
-
-
YES
* Can only be used w ith the command "Device configuration"
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
-
YES
YES
-
YES
-
-
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
-
YES
YES
-
YES
-
-
YES
YES
YES
HRI-C0 Accupuls FM-2D/K Unknow n
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
YES
-
-
-
-
-
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES *
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YES
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-
-
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YES
YES
YES
YES
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-
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YES
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YES
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YES
-
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YES *
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See also
Registration , for the commands divided according to the standard or registered version.
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2.1
PolluTherm
Energy meter - totaliser.
Features
Protocol: MBus / MiniBus
Supported baudrates: 300, 2400 autodetection
Supported addressing: primary, secondary
Supported communication interfaces: MBus terminals (optional), optical interface, inductive interface (the inductive interface MiniPad can be connected to terminals 51 + 52)
List of supported commands
Set averaging duration (Registered version only)
Reset min/max values (Registered version only)
Clear errors (Registered version only)
Set LCD option (Registered version only)
Set tariff parameters (Registered version only)
Set storage date (Registered version only)
Set bus credit (Registered version only)
(Registered version only)
(Registered version only)
Read daily consumption (Registered version only)
Set correction factor (Registered version only)
PolluTherm
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PolluTherm (New version)
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System date and time:
For some types of meter (PolluTherm, PolluStat E, PolluCom E/C, PolluCom M) it is only possible to set values for the date and time which are higher than the current values. Be cautious: before setting the values, check them thoroughly. The higher values cannot be changed.
Activation of a meter using optical interface:
PolluTherm - For meter communication via optical interface it is necessary to activate the meter display first. If the display blinks, it isn't activated. You have to hold the red button for 2 seconds.
To activate the optical interface and enable communication, you have to hold the red button for another 3 seconds. The interface remains active for 3 minutes, after which it is necessary to reactivate the optical interface.
PolluTherm (New version) - To activate the optical interface, push the red button for 1 second, before starting MiniCom 3 command. After this, the interface is active for 1 hour. After any communication the interface will be active for another hour.
PolluTherm (New version) - using a heat meter with activated external inputs:
Do not check the Use broadcast address (address 254dFFh) option (under Option: Meter Scan Tab) when you have 1 heat meter with activated external inputs connected. In this case 1 physical meter behaves like 3 virtual meters, and if you do check this option then virtual meters for the external inputs will not be
detected.
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2.2
PolluStat E
Ultrasonic heat meter.
Features
Protocol: MBus / MiniBus
Supported baudrates: 300, 2400 autodetection
Supported addressing: primary, secondary
Supported communication interfaces: MBus terminals (optional), optical interface, inductive interface (the inductive interface MiniPad can be connected to terminals 51 + 52)
List of supported commands
Set averaging duration (Registered version only)
Reset min/max values (Registered version only)
Clear errors (Registered version only)
Set LCD option (Registered version only)
Set tariff parameters (Registered version only)
Set storage date (Registered version only)
Set bus credit (Registered version only)
(Registered version only)
Set cooling meter parameters (Registered version only)
Set pulse input parameters (Registered version only)
Read daily consumption (Registered version only)
PolluStat E
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
-
-
-
X
-
X
X
-
-
X
-
-
PolluStat E (New version)
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
System date and time:
For some types of meter (PolluTherm, PolluStat E, PolluCom E/C, PolluCom M) it is only possible to set values for the date and time which are higher than the current values. Be cautious: before setting the values, check them thoroughly. The higher values cannot be changed.
Activation of a meter using optical interface:
PolluStat E - For meter communication via optical interface it is necessary to activate the meter display first. If the display blinks, it isn't activated. You have to hold the red button for 2 seconds.
To activate the optical interface and enable communication, you have to hold the red button for another 3 seconds. The interface remains active for 3 minutes, after which it is necessary to reactivate the optical interface.
PolluStat E (New version) - To activate the optical interface, push the red button for 1 second, before starting MiniCom 3 command. After this, the interface is active for 1 hour. After any communication the interface will be active for another hour.
PolluStat E (New version) - using a heat meter with activated external inputs:
Do not check the Use broadcast address (address 254dFFh) option (under Option: Meter Scan Tab) when you have 1 heat meter with activated external inputs connected. In this case 1 physical meter behaves like 3 virtual meters, and if you do check this option then virtual meters for the external inputs will
not be detected.
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PolluCom
Compact heat meter.
Features
Protocol: MBus / MiniBus
Supported baudrates: 300, 2400 autodetection
Supported addressing: primary, secondary
Supported communication interfaces: MBus terminals (optional), optical interface, inductive interface (PolluCom E
MiniBus cable)
To attach the optical read head to PolluCom E/C, use the adapter for the optical read head (Best. Nr.: 68503675).
List of supported commands
Set averaging duration (Registered version only)
Reset min/max values (Registered version only)
Clear errors (Registered version only)
Set LCD option (Registered version only)
Set tariff parameters (Registered version only)
Set storage date (Registered version only)
(Registered version only)
Set cooling meter parameters (Registered version only)
Set pulse input parameters (Registered version only)
Read daily consumption (Registered version only)
Set correction factor (Registered version only)
PolluCom E/C PolluCom E/C
(New version)
PolluCom M
(New version)
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
-
-
X
X
X
X
X
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X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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-
-
-
-
-
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
System date and time:
For some types of meter (PolluTherm, PolluStat E, PolluCom E/C, PolluCom M) it is only possible to set values for the date and time which are higher than the current values. Be cautious: before setting the values, check them thoroughly. The higher values cannot be changed.
Activation of a meter using optical interface:
PolluCom E/C - For meter communication via optical interface it is necessary to activate the meter display first. If the display blinks, it isn't activated. You have to hold the red button for 2 seconds.
To activate the optical interface and enable communication, you have to hold the red button for another 3 seconds. The interface remains active for 3 minutes, after which it is necessary to reactivate the optical interface.
PolluCom E/C (New version) and PolluCom M (New version) - To activate the optical interface, push the red button for 1 second, before starting MiniCom 3 command. After this, the interface is active for 1 hour.
After any communication the interface will be active for another hour.
PolluCom E/C (New version) and PolluCom M (New version) - using a heat meter with activated external inputs:
Do not check the Use broadcast address (address 254dFFh) option (under Option: Meter Scan Tab) when you have 1 heat meter with activated external inputs connected. In this case 1 physical meter behaves like 3 virtual meters, and if you do check this option then virtual meters for the external inputs will not be
detected.
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2.4
MBus 2P Input 1
External meter connected to input 1 of the MBus plug-in unit with two contact inputs.
The MBus plug-in unit is available for the heat meters PolluTherm (New version), PolluCom E/C (New version) and
PolluCom M (New version).
For details about MBus implementation of the heat meter's 2 contact inputs, please see the heat meter's manual.
The three meters are represented by 2 virtual MBus slaves and the heat meter itself. The heat meter is the main MBus heat meter device and the 2 contact input devices will answer to a request separately from the other by primary or secondary response. In addition, the 2 contact devices will accept the bus address change command.
To configure the 2 contact input devices, the communication takes place with the heat meter (as the main device) using the already existing commands.
Features
Protocol: MBus / MiniBus
Supported baudrates: 300, 2400 autodetection
Supported addressing: primary, secondary
Supported communication interfaces: MBus terminals (optional), optical interface, inductive interface (the inductive interface MiniPad can be connected to terminals 51 + 52)
List of supported commands
For more settings of the MBus 2P input parameters, see the
Set Pulse Input Parameters command for heat meters.
Using 1 heat meter with activated external inputs:
Do not check the Use broadcast address (address 254dFFh) option (under Option: Meter Scan Tab) when you have 1 heat meter with activated external inputs connected. In this case 1 physical meter behaves like 3 virtual meters, and if you do check this option then virtual meters for the external inputs will
not be detected.
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2.5
MBus 2P Input 2
External meter connected to input 2 of the MBus plug-in unit with two contact inputs.
The MBus plug-in unit is available for the heat meters PolluTherm (New version), PolluCom E/C (New version) and
PolluCom M (New version).
For details about MBus implementation of the heat meter's 2 contact inputs, please see the heat meter's manual.
The three meters are represented by 2 virtual MBus slaves. The heat meter is the main MBus heat meter device and the
2 contact input devices will answer to a request separately from the other by primary or secondary response. In addition, the 2 contact devices will accept the bus address change command.
To configure the 2 contact input devices, the communication takes place with the heat meter (as the main device) using the already existing commands.
Features
Protocol: MBus / MiniBus
Supported baudrates: 300, 2400 autodetection
Supported addressing: primary, secondary
Supported communication interfaces: MBus terminals (optional), optical interface, inductive interface (the inductive interface MiniPad can be connected to terminals 51 + 52)
List of supported commands
For more settings of the MBus 2P input parameters, see the
Set Pulse Input Parameters command for heat meters.
Using 1 heat meter with activated external inputs:
Do not check the Use broadcast address (address 254dFFh) option (under Option: Meter Scan Tab) when you have 1 heat meter with activated external inputs connected. In this case 1 physical meter behaves like 3 virtual meters, and if you do check this option then virtual meters for the external inputs will
not be detected.
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Meter Types
2.6
HRI
A comprehensive (high resolution pulse) pulse and data system for remote reading of a residential meter.
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Features
Protocol: MBus / MiniBus
Supported baudrates: 300, 2400 autodetection
Supported addressing: primary, secondary
Supported communication interfaces: MBus terminals, inductive interface (the inductive interface MiniPad can be connected to MBus terminals) pulse output
List of supported commands
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2.7
Residia-M
A data system for remote reading of a Sensus Residia apartment meter.
Features
Protocol: MBus / MiniBus
Supported baudrates: 300, 2400 autodetection
Supported addressing: primary, secondary
Supported communication interfaces: MBus terminals, inductive interface (the inductive interface MiniPad can be connected to MBus terminals) pulse output
List of supported commands
Reset min/max values (Registered version only)
Clear errors (Registered version only)
Set storage date (Registered version only)
(Registered version only)
Residia-M
X
X
X
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
X
Residia-M (New version)
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Residia-M (New version) units support three configuration modes:
“Service Mode ” is used for access to privileged commands during device production or service (not used in MiniCom).
“Operator Mode ” provides access to password protected commands. By default, there is no password protection. You can activate the protection property using the command “Set Password”.
“User Mode ” provides access to unprotected commands.
MiniCom implements some commands protected under Operator Mode. For this reason you might need to set the password options for communication with the HRI-Mei meter.
Residia-M (New version) - using the password:
You can decide whether to use a password or not under Tools |
Meter Parameters , or by double click on
the selected meter. There are 3 options to choose from the operator modes:
Don't use password
Ask before each command
Use always the following password (it is used as default with the "00000001" hex value).
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Meter Types
2.8
HRI-Mei
A comprehensive (high resolution pulse) pulse and data system for remote reading of a C&I meter.
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Features
Protocol: MBus / MiniBus
Supported baudrates: 300, 2400 autodetection
Supported addressing: primary, secondary
Supported communication interfaces: MBus terminals, inductive interface (the inductive interface MiniPad can be connected to MBus terminals) pulse output
List of supported commands
Reset min/max values (Registered version only)
Clear errors (Registered version only)
Set storage date (Registered version only)
Set password (Registered version only)
HRI-Mei units support three configuration modes:
“Service Mode ” is used for access to privileged commands during device production or service (not used in MiniCom).
“Operator Mode ” provides access to password protected commands. By default, there is no password protection. You can activate the protection property using the command “Set Password”.
“User Mode ” provides access to unprotected commands.
MiniCom implements some commands protected under Operator Mode. For this reason you might need to set the password options for communication with the HRI-Mei meter.
Using the password:
You can decide whether to use a password or not under Tools |
Meter Parameters , or by double click on
the selected meter. There are 3 options to choose from the operator modes:
Don't use password
Ask before each command
Use always the following password (it is used as default with the "00000001" hex value).
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HRI-C0
A data system for remote reading of a residential meter with Sensus protocol.
Features
Protocol: Sensus
Supported baudrates:
Supported addressing:
Supported communication interfaces:
List of supported commands
HRI-C0 meter uses Sensus protocol.
HRI-C0 does not use MBus protocol like most of the meters supported by the MiniCom. You can communicate only with one meter at a time (no bus communication possible), and for connecting the meter you need the Harry interface device.
2.10
PolluMUK E
Multijet universal coaxial apartment water meter.
Features
Protocol: MBus
Supported baudrates: 300, 2400 autodetection
Supported addressing: primary, secondary (only for "Start Readout")
Supported communication interfaces: MBus terminals, optical interface
The PolluMUK E does not support the command to set the meter ID.
List of supported commands
Set storage date (Registered version only)
Secondary addressing:
For secondary addressing, only the Start Readout command is supported. All other commands must be executed using primary addressing.
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2.11
DYNAMIC Hyb/Ele
Register for cold water meters "Hybrid" or "Electronic".
Features
Protocol: MBus / MiniBus
Supported baudrates: 300, 2400 autodetection
Supported addressing: primary, secondary (only for "Start Readout")
Supported communication interfaces: MBus terminals, inductive interface (the inductive interface MiniPad can be connected to MBus terminals)
The Hyb/Ele registers do not support the command to set the meter ID.
List of supported commands
Reset min/max values (Registered version only)
Set storage date (Registered version only)
Secondary addressing:
For secondary addressing, only the Start Readout command is supported. All other commands must be executed using primary addressing.
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DYNAMIC Encoder
Register for cold water meters "Encoder" MBus and MiniBus.
Text on DYNAMIC Encoder MBus cable grey
M-Bus: no polarity
Protocol: EN 1434 / IEC 870
Attention - DYNAMIC Encoder MBus
cable grey
Be careful what type of Encoder you use.
The DYNAMIC Encoder MBus will not communicate when connected to MiniBus (inductive interface).
Text on DYNAMIC Encoder MiniBus cable black
Do not connect to an M-Bus !
red: Signal <+> black: Ground
Protocol: EN 1434, IEC 870
Attention - DYNAMIC Encoder MiniBus
cable black
Be careful what type of Encoder you use.
The DYNAMIC Encoder MiniBus cannot be connected to MBus terminals. Such a connection would destroy the register.
Features
Protocol: MBus (DYNAMIC Encoder MBus), MiniBus (DYNAMIC Encoder MiniBus)
Supported baudrates: 300
Supported addressing: primary, secondary (only for "Start Readout")
Supported communication interfaces: MBus terminals (DYNAMIC Encoder MBus), inductive interface (DYNAMIC
Encoder MiniBus can be connected through inductive head to MBus terminals)
List of supported commands
Secondary addressing:
For secondary addressing, only the Start Readout command is supported. All other commands must be executed using primary addressing.
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2.13
Encoder ER56 MBus
Register for cold water meters "Encoder" MBus.
Attention - Supported baudrates:
This Encoder ER 56 does not support autodetection of the baud rate.
Should you encounter problems with meter scan or readout, try to set the other baud rate.
Baud rate of the meter scan can be changed in
The baud rate of the meter reading can be changed by double clicking on the meter in the
or by clicking the button on the right on your mouse and selecting the command
choosing from the main commands menu "Tools" | "Meter Parameters".
Text on Encoder ER56 MBus cable grey
M-Bus: no polarity
Protocol: EN 1434 / IEC 870
Attention - Encoder ER56 MBus
cable grey
Be careful what type of Encoder you use.
The Encoder ER56 MBus will not communicate when connected to MiniBus (inductive interface).
Text on Encoder ER56 MiniBus cable black
Do not connect to an M-Bus !
red: Signal <+> black: Ground
Protocol: EN 1434, IEC 870
Attention - Encoder ER56 MiniBus
cable black
Be careful what type of Encoder you use.
The Encoder ER56 MiniBus cannot be connected to MBus terminals. Such a connection would destroy the register.
Features
Protocol: MBus (Encoder ER56 MBus), MiniBus (Encoder ER56 MiniBus)
Supported baudrates: 2400, 300
Supported addressing: primary
Supported communication interfaces: inductive interface, MBus
List of supported commands
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2.14
Accupuls
Complementary AMR systems for pulse output meters.
Features
Protocol: MBus / MiniBus
Supported baudrates: 300, 2400 autodetection
Supported addressing: primary, secondary
Supported communication interfaces: MBus terminals, inductive interface (the inductive interface MiniPad can be connected to MBus terminals)
List of supported commands
Device configuration (Registered version only)
2.15
FM-2D/K
Frequency converter. Flow-totalization of 2 water meters.
Features
Protocol: MBus / MiniBus
Supported baudrates: 300, 2400 autodetection
Supported addressing: primary, secondary
Supported communication interfaces: MBus terminals, inductive interface (the inductive interface MiniPad can be connected to MBus terminals)
List of supported commands
Reset min/max values (Registered version only)
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2.16
Calmex
Energy meter - totaliser.
Features
Protocol: MBus
Supported baudrates: 300
Supported addressing: primary
Supported communication interfaces: MBus terminals, inductive interface
List of supported commands
Device configuration (Registered version only)
2.17
Unknown Meter
A meter which isn't among the supported meters but has been detected by MiniCom 3, is listed as Unknown. The only command you can send to this "new" meter is "Start Readout".
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3 Commands
The following is the complete list of commands for setting the parameters of Sensus meters:
Set Averaging Duration (Registered version only)
Reset Min/Max Values (Registered version only)
(Registered version only)
Set LCD Option (Registered version only)
(Registered version only)
Set Storage Date (Registered version only)
Select Readout Telegrams (Registered version only)
Set Password (Registered version only)
Set Cooling Meter Parameters (Registered version only)
Set Pulse Input Parameters (Registered version only)
(Registered version only)
Read Daily Consumption (Registered version only)
(Registered version only)
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o
o
o
o
(Registered version only) o
See also
.
See also
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3.1
Start Readout
This command activates the meter readout and is available for all meter types.
If the readout goes successfully, the new read values will appear in the Results window.
If the readout does not go successfully, an "Error" box will appear. Solutions to problems during communication with meters can be found under the topic "
Line of communication:
After you select your command, MiniCom 3 will begin to communicate with the meter using the serial port you selected at the time of program opening. During this time the green LED icon in the lower right corner in the
Status Bar changes colour to red. Then there is only one function in the program, "Abort
communication", that can be selected. Communication status is indicated in the Status Bart to the left of the coloured LED icon.
If you are using a registered version of MiniCom 3, you can follow the communication in detail in the "Output window".
Meter parameters:
Before selecting a command you must first check communication
parameters of the meter. The meter you
select must have its MBus address and baudrate set correctly (for the communication with just one meter we recommend the common primary address 254). The parameters can be changed by double clicking on the meter in the "Meters" window, or by clicking the button on the right on your mouse and selecting the command "Meter Parameters", or by choosing from the main commands menu "Tools" | "Meter
Parameters".
If you don't know the exact meter address, and you are communicating with just one meter, use the common primary address 254, which every meter replies to. If you are communicating with more than one meter and you don't know their addresses, use the command "Meter scan".
Using the common primary addresses (254 und 255):
When you send a command for programming or setting the primary addresses 254 and 255, all of the connected meters execute this command. You risk accidentally sending a command to all connected meters that was only intended for one meter. Don't use the common addresses when communicating with more than one meter.
In the case of communication with the meter using the common address 254 where the meter was successfully read, the program automatically exchanges the common address 254 in the meter parameters for the real address. The address change automatically appears in the Meters window.
The last read meter address will be saved in the program. When you connect another meter you have to change the meter address. In the case of one meter to the common address 254.
Using the optical interface:
When using the optical read head, it is necessary to first ensure that the head is in the correct position on the meter. The cable should be parallel to the straight vertical side of the meter, with the LED icons on the head and the meter connecting as on the picture below.
Some meters require activation of the optical interface before starting the readout. The description of each specific meter type tells you how to activate the optical interface.
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Set Primary MBus Address
Use this command to set the primary MBus address of the meter.
Clicking on "OK" sends the data to the meter (even if you don't make any changes). "Cancel" stops communication with the meter.
If the command doesn't run successfully, still try to read the meter using "
". Solutions to problems during communication with meters can be found under the topic "
Primary MBus address:
The primary MBus address (1-250) must be unique among the meters connected to one MBus line (to one serial COM port). Therefore, such an address can be used just once within the MBus line.
Having more than one meter in the system with the same primary address generates a collision, so the address cannot be used, neither for parameter setting nor meter readout.
For primary addresses you can use values fitting within one byte, from 0 to 255, with the following limitations:
The address 0 should only be used for new meters which haven't yet been configured.
The addresses 251 and 252 can't be used, because they are reserved for the MBus standard.
The address 253 can't be used, because it is used during communication via secondary MBus addresses.
The address 254 can't be used, because it is reserved for communication with all meters at once (broadcast address with reply). When you use 254 all meters receive the communication and reply to it.
The address 255 can't be used, because it reserved for communication with all meters at once (broadcast address without reply). When you use 255 all meters receive the communication but they do not reply to it.
Allowed primary addresses:
Meters can be programmed with addresses from 0 to 250, but we recommend not using 0.
If the MBus address has been set successfully, it will appear in the Meters window in the Address column (when using the primary address). If the meter has already been read, in the Results window the address will be changed. These changes enable further communication with the meter with its new address. To thoroughly check implementation of the change, we recommend running a meter readout.
3.3
Set Meter ID
Use this command to set the meter ID (Identification) as a part of the secondary MBus Address.
It is recommended that you read the meter before starting this command. This is necessary to get the current value of the parameter you want to set.
Clicking on "OK" sends the data to the meter (even if you don't make any changes). "Cancel" stops communication with the meter.
If the command doesn't run successfully, still try to read the meter using "
". Solutions to problems during communication with meters can be found under the topic "
If you set the meter ID before reading the meter, in the dialog window there will appear in the space "Meter ID" the default value "12345678". If you set the meter ID after the reading the meter, the current ID number will appear in the window.
Secondary MBus address:
The meter ID is a part of the secondary MBus address. If you change it, you change the secondary address as well.
The secondary address consists of 4 parts: meter ID, manufacturer code, version and medium. It should be unique among all meters, so you should always set a different meter ID. The default setting of the meter ID is the serial number from the manufacturer.
If the Meter ID has been set successfully, it will appear in the Meters window in the "Meter ID" column (when using the secondary address). If the meter has already been read, in the Results window the meter ID will be changed. These changes enable further communication with the meter with its new address. To thoroughly check implementation of the change, we recommend running a meter readout.
Attention: The meters PolluMUK E and DYNAMICs do not support the command to set the meter ID. In this case the meter ID is identical to the meter number.
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3.4
Set Customer Location
Use this command to set the customer location of the meter.
It is recommended that you read the meter before starting this command. This is necessary to get the current value of the parameter you want to set.
Clicking on "OK" sends the data to the meter (even if you don't make any changes). "Cancel" stops communication with the meter.
If the command doesn't run successfully, still try to read the meter using "
". Solutions to problems during communication with meters can be found under the topic "
Customer Location:
The customer location has nothing to do with the meter ID or Fabrication Number parameters.
It normally uses a value which serves as the identifier of a meter site in the utility distribution network. This number stays the same even if the meter itself has been replaced or the name of the customer has changed.
The delivery setting of the customer location is the serial number from the manufacturer.
If the customer location has been set successfully and the meter has already been read, in the Results window the customer location will be changed. To thoroughly check implementation of the change, we recommend running a meter readout.
3.5
Set System Date and Time
Use this command to set the system date and time of the meter.
It is recommended that you read the meter before starting this command. This is necessary to get the current value of the parameter you want to set.
Clicking on "OK" sends the data to the meter (even if you don't make any changes). "Cancel" stops communication with the meter.
If the command doesn't run successfully, still try to read the meter using "
". Solutions to problems during communication with meters can be found under the topic "
System date and time:
For some types of meter (PolluTherm, PolluStat E, PolluCom E/C, PolluCom M) it is only possible to set values for the date and time which are higher than the current values. Be cautious: before setting the values, check them thoroughly. The higher values cannot be changed.
Clicking on "Use PC date and time" sends the system time from the user's PC to the meter.
If the system date and time have been set successfully and the meter has already been read, in the Results window the date and time will be changed. To thoroughly check implementation of the change, we recommend running a meter readout.
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Set System Date and Time (New version)
Use this command to set the system date and time of the meter.
It is recommended that you read the meter before starting this command. This is necessary to get the current value of the parameter you want to set.
Clicking on "OK" sends the data to the meter (even if you don't make any changes). "Cancel" stops communication with the meter.
If the command doesn't run successfully, still try to read the meter using "
". Solutions to problems during communication with meters can be found under the topic "
Clicking on "Use PC date and time" sends the system time from the user's PC to the meter.
System date and time:
For some types of meter (PolluTherm, PolluStat E, PolluCom E/C, PolluCom M) it is only possible to set values for the date and time which are higher than the current values. Be cautious: before setting the values, check them thoroughly. The higher values cannot be changed.
Password (hex)
The meters (Firmware II; new version) require a password in hex format to change the system date and time.
If the system date and time have been set successfully and the meter has already been read, in the Results window the date and time will be changed. To thoroughly check implementation of the change, we recommend running a meter readout.
3.7
Set Averaging Duration
(Registered version only)
Use this command to set the averaging period for the calculation of the tariff setting and for the maximum values of the meter.
It is recommended that you read the meter before starting this command. This is necessary to get the current value of the parameter you want to set.
Clicking on "OK" sends the data to the meter (even if you don't make any changes). "Cancel" stops communication with the meter.
If the command doesn't run successfully, still try to read the meter using "
". Solutions to problems during communication with meters can be found under the topic "
The meter calculates the maximum values of power, volume flow, flow and return temperature based on the set averaging duration.
The set averaging period also provides a basis for the tariff setting calculation.
The averaging duration can be set in a range between 3 and 765 minutes.
The averaging duration is always a multiple of 3. If you set a number which is not a multiple of 3, this value will be rounded down to the nearest multiple of 3 and the program will ask the user to confirm this new value.
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The averaging duration pre-set before delivery is 15 minutes.
If the averaging duration has been set successfully and the meter has already been read, this item will be changed in the
Results window. To thoroughly check implementation of the change, we recommend running a meter readout.
3.8
Set Averaging Duration (New version)
(Registered version only)
Use this command to set the averaging period for the calculation of the tariff setting and for the maximum values of the meter.
It is recommended that you read the meter before starting this command. This is necessary to get the current value of the parameter you want to set.
Clicking on "OK" sends the data to the meter (even if you don't make any changes). "Cancel" stops communication with the meter.
If the command doesn't run successfully, still try to read the meter using "
". Solutions to problems during communication with meters can be found under the topic "
The meter calculates the maximum values of power, volume flow, flow and return temperature based on the set averaging duration.
The set averaging period also provides a basis for the tariff setting calculation.
For the meter PolluStat E and the firmware 2 it is 3 - 1440 minutes (24 hours). The highest value can be set with the special check box "One day (1440 min)".
The averaging duration is always a multiple of 3. If you set a number which is not a multiple of 3, this value will be rounded down to the nearest multiple of 3 and the program will ask the user to confirm this new value.
The averaging duration pre-set before delivery is 15 minutes.
If the averaging duration has been set successfully and the meter has already been read, this item will be changed in the
Results window. To thoroughly check implementation of the change, we recommend running a meter readout.
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3.9
Reset Min/Max Values
(Registered version only)
Use this command to reset (without further dialog) all minimum and maximum values in the meter memory. This refers to all peak values from the last use of this command, or, if this command has never been used, it refers to all peak values from the lifespan of the meter.
If the command doesn't run successfully, still try to read the meter using "
". Solutions to problems during communication with meters can be found under the topic "
If the resetting has been set successfully and the meter has already been read, these items will be set back to zero in the Results window, and a window with confirmation of the successfully executed command will appear. To thoroughly check implementation of the change, we recommend running a meter readout.
3.10
Clear Errors
(Registered version only)
Use this command (without further dialog) for clearing the errors displayed on the meter and in the result protocol.
If the command doesn't run successfully, still try to read the meter using "
". Solutions to problems during communication with meters can be found under the topic "
If the errors have been cleared successfully on the display, the data will be changed. To thoroughly check implementation of the change, we recommend running a meter readout.
3.11
Set LCD Option
(Registered version only)
Use this command to set the LCD display and data which will be shown there.
Clicking on "OK" sends the data to the meter (even if you don't make any changes). "Cancel" stops communication with the meter.
If the command doesn't run successfully, still try to read the meter using "
". Solutions to problems during communication with meters can be found under the topic "
This command allows you to select the items shown on the meter display. Some items on the display can be faded in or out. For details, see the documentation (user manual) for your individual meter.
To see if the LCD option has been set successfully, check the meter display.
3.12
Set LCD Option (New version)
(Registered version only)
Use this command to set the LCD display and data which will be shown there.
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Clicking on "OK" sends the data to the meter (even if you don't make any changes). "Cancel" stops communication with the meter.
If the command doesn't run successfully, still try to read the meter using "
". Solutions to problems during communication with meters can be found under the topic "
For the New versions of PolluTherm, PolluCom E/C and PolluCom M, you can select any item shown on the meter display. Some items on the display can be faded in or out. For details, see the documentation for your individual meter.
To see if the LCD option has been set successfully, check the meter display.
If you want to change several meters with the same LCD options, you can save different settings for different kind of LCD options. You can load different pre-set options and sent this configuration directly to the single meter.
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Set Tariff Parameters
(Registered version only)
Use this command to set the tariff parameters to enable and active the tariff function on the meter according to a selected condition. The tariff function is based also on the setting of the averaging duration.
Clicking on "OK" sends the data to the meter (even if you don't make any changes). "Cancel" stops communication with the meter.
To be able to access the tariff setting function, you have to check the first check box "Enable tariff function on meter".
Time delay after selecting this command
First, the meter must be connected. After selecting this command, first the current meter parameters are read, and then the configuration dialog is shown. We recommend using this command only after doing a meter readout. If there is a communication error during the readout, this will be shown on the screen and you won't be able to continue in the configuration.
If the command doesn't run successfully, still try to read the meter using "
". Solutions to problems during communication with meters can be found under the topic "
In the default setting the tarif function is switched off. You have to activate this function first (the top item in the dialog).
Then the specific conditions are available and you can select the tariff condition and its limit value. Please keep in mind the specified physical unit.
If, after selecting the command "Set tariff parameters" and before setting the new condition by clicking on "OK", the physical connected meter is changed, then the new tariff setting won't go through.
If the setting has been made successfully, it will be shown on your screen and the meter will calculate further values using the new tariff.
If you check "Save changes to protocol", a protocol file in text format will be created to document these changes - the corresponding time and the newly set tariff parameters with the setting time (system time of your PC). This file is named using the fabrication number of the meter (for example, 23660127.txt) and stored in the MiniCom 3 main directory. This is, when installed as suggested, the directory "C:\Program Files\MiniCom 3".
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Meter PolluTherm (New version), Fabrication Number 71350023
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Old tariff setup: Tariff function is disabled
Old tariff treshold:
Current tariff energy value: N/A
Read at: 23.2.2010 13:51:48
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New tariff setup: Average power is greater than
New tariff treshold: 100 kW
Programmed at: 23.2.2010 13:52:08
Time stamp is PC time
End of protocol (MiniCom 3 ver. 3.6.0.63)
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If you reset tariff parameters for the same meter, all changes will shown in the file in the order that they were made. In that file all the made changes will be documented.
3.14
Set Tariff Parameters (New version)
(Registered version only)
Use this command to set the tariff parameters to enable and active the tariff function on the meter according to a selected condition. The tariff function is based also on the setting of the averaging duration.
Clicking on "OK" sends the data to the meter (even if you don't make any changes). "Cancel" stops communication with the meter.
To be able to access the tariff setting function, you have to check the first check box "Enable tariff function on meter".
Time delay after selecting this command
First, the meter must be connected. After selecting this command, first the current meter parameters are read, and then the configuration dialog is shown. We recommend using this command only after doing a meter readout. If there is a communication error during the readout, this will be shown on the screen and you won't be able to continue in the configuration.
If the command doesn't run successfully, still try to read the meter using "
". Solutions to problems during communication with meters can be found under the topic "
In the default setting the tarif function is switched off. You have to activate this function first (the top item in the dialog).
Then the specific conditions are available and you can select the tariff condition and its limit value. Please keep in mind the specified physical unit.
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If, after selecting the command "Set tariff parameters" and before setting the new condition by clicking on "OK", the physical connected meter is changed, then the new tariff setting won't go through.
If you check "Save changes to protocol", a protocol file in text format will be created to document these changes - the corresponding time and the newly set tariff parameters with the setting time (system time of your PC). This file is named using the fabrication number of the meter (for example, 23660127.txt) and stored in the MiniCom 3 main directory. This is by default the directory "C:\Program Files\MiniCom 3".
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Meter PolluTherm (New version), Fabrication Number 71350023
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Old tariff setup: Tariff function is disabled
Old tariff treshold:
Current tariff energy value: N/A
Read at: 23.2.2010 13:51:48
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New tariff setup: Average power is greater than
New tariff treshold: 100 kW
Programmed at: 23.2.2010 13:52:08
Time stamp is PC time
End of protocol (MiniCom 3 ver. 3.6.0.63)
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If the setting has been made successfully, it will be shown on your screen and the meter will calculate further values using the new tariff.
3.15
Set Storage Date
(Registered version only)
Use this command to set the storage date. The storage date is when the meter stores the accumulated current data to its memory. These values are called "stored values".
The storage date is part of the meter readout, along with the other counters or it can be read on the display.
Clicking on "OK" sends the data to the meter (even if you don't make any changes). "Cancel" stops communication with the meter.
If the command doesn't run successfully, still try to read the meter using "
". Solutions to problems during communication with meters can be found under the topic "
If the new date has been set successfully and the meter has already been read, in the Results window the date will be changed. To thoroughly check implementation of the change, we recommend running a meter readout.
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3.16
Read Data Logger Values (New version)
Use this command to receive the logger values.
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If the command doesn't run successfully, still try to read the meter using "
". Solutions to problems during communication with meters can be found under the topic "
The number of read and shown logger values can be determined by the user in the first window. The maximum number of logger values of the chosen meter type is shown in the window, as well. The data appears in table form (tab Data logger).
3.17
Set Bus Credit
(Registered version only)
Use this command to set bus credit on or off.
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Clicking on "OK" sends the data to the meter (even if you don't make any changes). "Cancel" stops communication with the meter.
If the command doesn't run successfully, still try to read the meter using "
". Solutions to problems during communication with meters can be found under the topic "
The MBus credit ensures the lifespan of battery-operated devices through their whole calibration validity. The read out frequency of the meter depends on, for example, the addressing type, the number of connected meters, the temperature probe and the battery type. The meter handles a specified amount of communication a day (as defined by the meter clock).
MiniCom is not able to read the current setting of the bus credit, when you run this command the dialog always displays a default value "Set bus credit on".
The Bus credit should be set off solely for the initiation of MBus. Keeping the mode at "Set bus credit off" reduces the lifespan of the battery.
If you require unlimited communication and the meter is battery-operated, you should switch to a meter which uses a power supply unit.
3.18
Select Readout Telegrams (New version)
Use this command to select the type and number of readout telegrams for the "New version" heat meters.
Clicking on "OK" sends the data to the meter (even if you don't make any changes). "Cancel" stops communication with the meter.
If the command doesn't run successfully, still try to read the meter using "
". Solutions to problems during communication with meters can be found under the topic "
For the heat meters in the new version, you can choose the type and settings of the readout telegrams:
All telegrams - the default value; the meter will use all telegrams, including telegrams with statistical and historical values.
One telegram - meter will use only the standard telegram containing current values (1st telegram).
One telegram extended - you can decide about the length of the telegram - the meter will use only 1 telegram with fixed MBus structure containing only the current value of the heat consumption and volume. This is available only for compatibility with older AMR systems.
Using the option "Fixed (fixed length)" telegram
Please remember that when you set the readout telegrams of the heat meter to the "Fixed (fixed length)" telegram, then the meter will no longer be recognised by the MiniCom software. The MiniCom will not be able to recognise the meter type based on this type of readout telegram.If you need to switch the meter to fixed length telegram please do this as the last command in the configuration procedure. If you send the order "All telegrams", you can read the meter with MiniCom again.
If the new readout telegrams setting has been set successfully, then, after running a meter readout, you will see the correct number of counters shown on the display in the Results window.
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Using 1 heat meter with activated external inputs:
Do not check the "Fixed (fixed length) option when you have 1 heat meter with activated external inputs connected. In this case 1 physical meter behaves like 3 virtual meters, and if you do check this option then virtual meters for the external inputs will not be detected.
3.19
Select Readout Telegrams (HRI-Mei)
Use this command to select the type and number of the readout telegrams for the HRI-Mei meters.
Clicking on "OK" sends the data to the meter (even if you don't make any changes). "Cancel" stops communication with the meter.
If the command doesn't run successfully, still try to read the meter using "
". Solutions to problems during communication with meters can be found under the topic "
For the HRI-Mei, you can choose from the following combinations of readout telegrams:
All (Standard, Statistic, Fixed Data, All Historical Data) - the default value, all telegrams which are available
Standard Telegram
Standard Telegram + Fixed Data
Standard Telegram + All historical data
Standard Telegram + Last Month's Telegram
Statistic Telegram
Standard Telegram + Statistic telegram
Test telegram
If the new readout telegrams setting has been set successfully, then, after running a meter readout, you will see the correct number of counters shown on the display in the Results window.
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3.20
Collision Detection
Use this command to enable or disable the collision detection among the meters.
Clicking on "OK" sends the data to the meter (even if you don't make any changes). "Cancel" stops communication with the meter.
If the command doesn't run successfully, still try to read the meter using "
". Solutions to problems during communication with meters can be found under the topic "
MiniCom is not able to read the current setting of the collision detection.
When you run this command, the dialog always displays "Collision detection is ENABLED" as the default value.
3.21
Set Password
(Registered version only)
This command enables you to set a new password for the meter.
Clicking on "OK" sends the data to the meter (even if you don't make any changes). "Cancel" stops communication with the meter.
If the command doesn't run successfully, still try to read the meter using "
". Solutions to problems during communication with meters can be found under the topic "
The above window will be shown only for the HRI-Mei command. You can decide whether to use a password or not under
Tools | Meter Parameters, or by double click on the selected meter or by clicking the button on the right on your mouse.
Using this command you set the password within the meter. Please make sure, you use the correct password for the
MiniCom communication with the meter. More under
To thoroughly check implementation of the change, we recommend sending a command with the option "Ask before each command" checked.
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Set Password (New version)
(Registered version only)
This command enables you to set a new password for the meter.
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This command is available only for new versions of heat meters.
Warning for new version of heat meters when setting password:
Password can be set only once. If it already differs from the default manufacturer value (0), you will not be able to change it again.
To thoroughly check implementation of the change, we recommend sending the "Set System Date and Time" command, which requires the password.
3.23
Set Cooling Meter Parameters
This command enables you to set the inlet temperature and the temperature difference in degrees Celsius.
Clicking on "OK" sends the data to the meter (even if you don't make any changes). "Cancel" stops communication with the meter.
If the command doesn't run successfully, still try to read the meter using "
". Solutions to problems during communication with meters can be found under the topic "
The actual value may differ slightly from that programmed, as the meter operates with an internal data format.
If the cooling meter parameters have been set successfully and the meter has already been read, the cooling parameters will be changed in the Results window. To thoroughly check implementation of the change, we recommend running a meter readout.
3.24
Set Pulse Input Parameters
The new versions of heat meter may have up to 2 pulse MBus meters connected. This command enables you to set these connected meters.
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Clicking on "OK" sends the data to the meter (even if you don't make any changes). "Cancel" stops communication with the meter.
If the command doesn't run successfully, still try to read the meter using "
". Solutions to problems during communication with meters can be found under the topic "
Using 1 heat meter with activated external inputs:
Do not check the Use broadcast address (address 254dFFh) option (under Option: Meter Scan Tab) when you have 1 heat meter with activated external inputs connected. In this case 1 physical meter behaves like 3 virtual meters, and if you do check this option then virtual meters for the external inputs will
not be detected.
If the pulse input parameters have been set successfully and the meter has already been read, the parameters of the connected meters will be changed in the Results window. To thoroughly check implementation of the change, we recommend running a meter readout of the connected meters.
3.25
Data Logger Setup
This command enables to set the data logger.
Clicking on "OK" sends the data to the meter (even if you don't make any changes). "Cancel" stops communication with the meter.
If the command doesn't run successfully, still try to read the meter using "
". Solutions to problems during communication with meters can be found under the topic "
You can choose to store instantaneous or averaged values and the interval of the storing.
If the data logger has been set successfully and the meter has already been read, the data will be changed in the
Results window. To thoroughly check implementation of the change, we recommend running a meter readout.
3.26
Choose Battery Type
(Registered version only)
This command enables you to select the battery type used by PolluTherm (New version).
For PolluTherm PT 500 you can set a higher MBus communication credit with the larger battery type.
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Clicking on "OK" sends the data to the meter (even if you don't make any changes). "Cancel" stops communication with the meter.
If the command doesn't run successfully, still try to read the meter using "
". Solutions to problems during communication with meters can be found under the topic "
MiniCom is not able to read the current setting of the battery type.
When you run this command, the dialog always displays "Select battery type small (AA)" as a default value.
3.27
Read Daily Consumption
(Registered version only)
The command reads daily consumption from FW1 and FW2 meters and shows the results under "Daily Consumption".
3.28
Set Baud Rate
Use this command for setting the baud rate of the meter to 300 or 2400 bps.
If the command doesn't run successfully, still try to read the meter using "
". Solutions to problems during communication with meters can be found under the topic "
If the baud rate has been set successfully, the data will be changed. To thoroughly check implementation of the change, we recommend running a meter readout.
3.29
Set Correction Factor
(Registered version only)
This command enables you to set the correction factor by PolluTherm (New version), PolluCom E/C (New version) and
PolluCom M (New version).
This correction factor is used for correcting the consumption values when adding special antifreeze mixtures to the supplied water.
Set correction factor:
The value must range between 0,5 - 1,5. To change the value, the meter must be opened for programming, i.e. seal is opened.
To see if the correction factor has been set successfully, check the meter display.
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3.30
Device Configuration
3.30.1 HRI - Configuration
Use this special command to configure the HRI-B DATA (not possible for solo pulse HRI) device.
Clicking on "OK" sends the data to the meter (even if you don't make any changes). "Cancel" stops communication with the meter.
If the command doesn't run successfully, still try to read the meter using "
". Solutions to problems during communication with meters can be found under the topic "
Time delay after selecting this command
First, the meter must be connected. After selecting this command, first the current meter parameters are read, and then the configuration dialog is shown. We recommend using this command only after doing a meter readout. If there is a communication error during the readout, this will be shown on the screen and you won't be able to continue in the configuration.
Consumption
Current value of the consumption, set based on the connected meter. Please keep in mind the physical unit.
Backward buffer
Used to clear the backward buffer, which stores the loop-back input impulse.
D-Value
This is the pulse multiplier by which the device multiplies its pulse count to calculate the consumption. Always enter the value in units shown i.e. l/imp.
Mode
(Registered version only)
Used to set the current mode of the device, B1 to B4. Details can be found in HRI documentation.
To thoroughly check implementation of the changes, we recommend running a HRI readout.
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3.30.2 Residia-M - Configuration
Use this special command to configure the Residia-M device.
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Clicking on "OK" sends the data to the meter (even if you don't make any changes). "Cancel" stops communication with the meter.
If the command doesn't run successfully, still try to read the meter using "
". Solutions to problems during communication with meters can be found under the topic "
Time delay after selecting this command
First, the meter must be connected. After selecting this command, first the current meter parameters are read, and then the configuration dialog is shown. We recommend using this command only after doing a meter readout. If there is a communication error during the readout, this will be shown on the screen and you won't be able to continue in the configuration.
Consumption
The current value of consumption is set based on the connected meter. Please keep in mind the physical unit.
Backward buffer
By checking the "Clear backward buffer", the backward buffer will be cleared. The backward buffer stores the loop-back input impulse.
Measured medium
Choose medium measured by the device.
To thoroughly check implementation of the changes, we recommend running a Residia-M readout.
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3.30.3 Residia-M (New version) - Configuration
Use this special command to configure the Residia-M (New version) device.
Clicking on "OK" sends the data to the meter (even if you don't make any changes). "Cancel" stops communication with the meter.
If the command doesn't run successfully, still try to read the meter using "
". Solutions to problems during communication with meters can be found under the topic "
Time delay after selecting this command
First, the meter must be connected. After selecting this command, first the current meter parameters are read, and then the configuration dialog is shown. We recommend using this command only after doing a meter readout. If there is a communication error during the readout, this will be shown on the screen and you won't be able to continue in the configuration.
Register value
The current value of consumption is set based on the connected meter. Please keep in mind the configuration of "liters per rotation" and "number of digits in register".
Number of digits in register
This value defines the amount of digits at the electronic register for the consumption value against the mechanical meter.
This value cannot be changed.
Liters per rotation
This value defines the quality rating of the mechanical pointer which Residia-M (New version) detects.
This value cannot be changed.
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Checkbox Clear rotation counters
If this checkbox is selected and you click on "OK", the internal counters positive Accu, negative Accu and Negative
Index will be set to zero!
Limit time for leakage
This time value can be set from 1 to 59 minutes and defines the time that must be elapsed without flow after which the
Residia-M (New version) will set the internal event flag "No Leakage". Default value is 5 minutes.
If internal event "No Leakage" doesn't occur in a time space of 24 hours, the "Leakage Flag" will be set at Residia-M
(New version) status word.
Limit time for break
This time value can be set from 1 to 59 minutes and defines the time that must be elapsed with a flow more than that defined in "Limit flow for Break" after which the Residia-M (New version) will set the "Break Flag" at Residia-M (New version) status word. Default value is 5 minutes.
Limit flow for break
This value can be set in m3/h and defines the flow rate that must be exceeded for a dedicated time (see : Limit time for
Break), after that the Residia-M (New version) will set the "Break Flag" at Residia-M (New version) status word. Default value is 288 m3/h, if litres per rotations is set to 10.
Billing day
Every month on this day at midnight the current value of the consumption is stored.
The Residia-M (New version) accepts only values from 1 to 28 for the billing day!
Example: Bill_day: 1 -> copy made on the first of every month at 00:00 o'clock
Bill_day: 28 -> copy made on the 28th of month at 00:00 o'clock
Measured Medium
Choose medium measured by the device.
Measured medium
Changing the measured medium requires a service mode. If you are changing the medium, please enter the correct service mode password in
To thoroughly check implementation of the changes, we recommend running a Residia-M (New version) readout.
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3.30.4 HRI-Mei - Configuration
Use this special command to configure the HRI-Mei device.
Clicking on "OK" sends the data to the meter (even if you don't make any changes). "Cancel" stops communication with the meter.
If the command doesn't run successfully, still try to read the meter using "
". Solutions to problems during communication with meters can be found under the topic "
Time delay after selecting this command
First, the meter must be connected. After selecting this command, first the current meter parameters are read, and then the configuration dialog is shown. We recommend using this command only after doing a meter readout. If there is a communication error during the readout, this will be shown on the screen and you won't be able to continue in the configuration.
Register value
The current value of consumption is set based on the connected meter. Please keep in mind the configuration of "liters per rotation" and "number of digits in register".
Number of digits in register
This value defines the amount of digits at the electronic register for the consumption value against the mechanical meter.
With this value the user can align the HRI-MEI to the mechanical meter which HRI-MEI is mounted to.
Possible values are 5, 6, 7, 8, or 9.
For bulk meters like MeiStream-D 8 digits is common, which means 6 digits on the drums. For the smaller units, there are 3 pointers and HRI-MEI detects the smallest pointer, which rotates once every 10 liters (unit of second pointer).
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Liters per rotation
This value defines the quality rating of the mechanical pointer which HRI-MEI detects.
With this value the user can align the HRI-MEI to the mechanical meter which HRI-MEI is mounted to.
Possible values are 1, 10, 100, 1000. This depends on the mechanical construction of the water meter.
For bulk meters like MeiStream-D, 10 liters per rotation is common, which means HRI-MEI detects the complete rotation of the smallest pointer, which rotates once every 10 liters.
Checkbox Clear rotation counters
If this checkbox is selected and you click on "OK", the internal counters positive Accu, negative Accu and Negative
Index will be set to zero!
Limit time for leakage
This time value can be set from 1 to 59 minutes and defines the time that must be elapsed without flow after which the
HRI-MEI will set the internal event flag "No Leakage". Default value is 5 minutes.
If internal event "No Leakage" doesn't occur in a time space of 24 hours, the "Leakage Flag" will be set at HRI-MEI status word.
Limit time for break
This time value can be set from 1 to 59 minutes and defines the time that must be elapsed with a flow more than that defined in "Limit flow for Break" after which the HRI-MEI will set the "Break Flag" at HRI-MEI status word. Default value is 5 minutes.
Limit flow for break
This value can be set in m3/h and defines the flow rate that must be exceeded for a dedicated time (see : Limit time for
Break), after that the HRI-MEI will set the "Break Flag" at HRI-MEI status word. Default value is 288 m3/h, if litres per rotations is set to 10.
Output pulse value
This value determines the value for output pulses and the unit is litres or m3.
Which values are possible depends on value: litres per rotation:
Examples: for litres / per rotation = 10 following output pulse value are possible output pulse value ={10l, 25l, 50l, 100l, 250l, 500l, 1 m3, 2.5 m3, 5 m3, 10 m3} and for litres / per rotation = 100 following output pulse value are possible output pulse value ={100 l, 250 l, 500 l, 1 m3, 2.5 m3, 5 m3, 10 m3, 25 m3, 50 m3, 100 m3}
Pulse mode
HRI-MEI can be set for six different output modes which are called B1 to B6, or pulse output can be completely switched off. Explanation of pulse modes:
Off
B1
: no output pulses will produced
: Pulseout1 generates balanced pulses OC
Pulseout2 generates error signal OC ( log "1" - Ok / log "0" - Error)
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
: Pulseout1 generates forward pulses OC
Pulseout2 generates reverse pulses OC
: Pulseout1 generates forward and reverse pulses OC
Pulseout2 generates direction signal OC ( log "1" - Fwd. / log "0" - Rev.)
: Pulseout1 generates balanced pulses OC
Pulseout2 generates error signal OC ( log "1" - Error / log "0" - Ok)
: Pulseout1 generates "Opto-OD" pulses
Pulseout2 open means log "1" forever
: Pulseout1 generates balanced NAMUR pulses as "OD-AM"
Pulseout2 open means log "1" forever
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Remarks:
Pulseout1
Pulseout2
Common(GND)
OC balanced pulses
Opto-OD pulses
Namur pulses
: white wire of the HRI-MEI cable.
: yellow wire of the HRI-MEI cable.
: grey wire of the HRI-MEI cable.
: means open collector(drain) transistor at output.
: means only forward pulses.
(occurring reverse pulses had to be compensated first.)
: three current levels which can code forward and reverse signals.
For more details see HMN 0001!
: two current level signal.
For details see EN 50227.
Pulse duration
The length of output pulse can be varied for pulse output mode B1, B2, B3 and B4.
Possible values are 32 ms, 128 ms or 500 ms. Be careful not to make the impulse length too long because of high output pulse rates!
For 500ms pulse length and a duty cycle for 50 %, a maximum output frequency of only 1 Hz is allowed ! Default length of 32 ms should be suitable for most devices - only for mechanical relays longer times may be necessary.
Measured Medium
Choose medium measured by the device.
Measured medium
Changing the measured medium requires a service mode. If you are changing the medium, please enter the correct service mode password in
Billing day
Every month on this day at midnight the current value of the consumption is stored.
The HRI-MEI accepts only values from 1 to 28 for the billing day!
Example: Bill_day: 1 -> copy made on the first of every month at 00:00 o'clock
Bill_day: 28 -> copy made on the 28th of month at 00:00 o'clock
Error Mask
You can select or deselect several events out of a list which will be combined with an "OR" function. If one of the selected events will occur, HRI-MEI will activate the output I2 (Error) in pulse mode B1 or B4. You can find out by reading test telegram, which of the chosen events was responsible for activating output I2.
If you press button "OK" this value will be programmed to HRI_MEI.
Example:
You select AL_TAMPER and AL_MAGNET and ERR_PICKUP and ERR_HARDWARE the Hex-word "A810" will occur.
If you press then button "OK" ( means value will be written to HRI-MEI) HRI -MEI will set output I2 (yellow cable) if a tamper_alert or a magnet_alert or a pickup_error or a hardware_error appear.
To thoroughly check implementation of the changes, we recommend running a HRI-Mei readout.
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3.30.5 HRI-C0 - Configuration
Use this special command to configure the HRI-C0 device.
It is recommended that you read the meter before starting this command. This is necessary to get the current value of the parameter you want to set.
Clicking on "OK" sends the data to the meter (even if you don't make any changes). "Cancel" stops communication with the meter.
If the command doesn't run successfully, still try to read the meter using "
". Solutions to problems during communication with meters can be found under the topic "
Time delay after selecting this command
First, the meter must be connected. After selecting this command, first the current meter parameters are read, and then the configuration dialog is shown. We recommend using this command only after doing a meter readout. If there is a communication error during the readout, this will be shown on the screen and you won't be able to continue in the configuration.
Meter ID
Meter identification number (also a part of the secondary meter address).
Consumption
Current value of the consumption, set based on the connected meter. Please keep in mind the physical unit.
Configuration of the HRI-C0 enables you to set the index of the meter with the resolution 6+3 digits (liters), although it can only be read with a resolution of 6 digits (cubic meters).
Readout of the HRI-C0 also decodes units and multipliers.
To thoroughly check implementation of the changes, we recommend running a HRI-C0 readout.
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3.30.6 Accupuls - Configuration
(Registered version only)
Use this special command to configure the Accupuls device.
Clicking on "OK" sends the data to the meter (even if you don't make any changes). "Cancel" stops communication with the meter.
If the command doesn't run successfully, still try to read the meter using "
". Solutions to problems during communication with meters can be found under the topic "
Time delay after selecting this command
First, the meter must be connected. After selecting this command, first the current meter parameters are read, and then the configuration dialog is shown. We recommend using this command only after doing a meter readout. If there is a communication error during the readout, this will be shown on the screen and you won't be able to continue in the configuration.
Global Parameters
Meter ID
The meter ID of Accupuls in combination with the customer code (SEN, MEI, SPX), version number and medium (Water,
Heat...) make up the secondary address. The secondary address of each meter should be unique.
Fabrication Number
The Fabrication number, also called Factory ID, has nothing to do with the meter ID or Customer ID or customer location parameters. The fabrication number is assigned to the meter at the time of manufacture by Sensus Metering System GmbH. It cannot be changed.
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Customer Location
The customer location number normally uses a value which serves as the identifier of a meter site in the utility distribution network. This number stays the same even if the meter itself has been replaced or the name of the customer has changed. The delivery (default) setting of the customer location is the same as the fabrication number from the manufacturer. This number does not have to be unique for every meter.
Password
For writing some values of Accupuls, a password is required. After delivery this password is "00000000". The password can be changed using the command "Set Password".
Don't forget this new password - without the password you cannot write to some special registers!
Medium and Unit Parameters
To change (write a new value to) the following parameters, you must enter a valid password.
Measured Medium
Here you can enter a medium for Accupuls. You can select one of the following media:
Other, Oil, Electricity, Gas, Heat outlet, Steam, Hot Water, Water, Heat Cost Allocator and Compressed Air.
Index (Volume)
Current value of the pulse counter. You can set this index to the same value of the device that the Accupuls is connected to. It represents the value of the connected device in the units selected in the field "Unit". Please keep in mind the specified physical unit.
Unit
Here you can find pairs of units for the Accupuls. For every unit for the index you can find a correspondent "flow rate unit".
Examples:
(watt * hour) for index unit and watts for the unit for "flow" cubic meters for index unit and liters per second for the "flow" cubic meters for index unit and cubic meters per hour for the "flow"
Pulse Multiplier (Value)
This value specifies the quality rating of the pulse input of Accupuls. The following entries are possible:
0.001, 0.01, 0.025, 0.1, 0.25, 1, 2.5, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 250, 500 and 1000.
Example: a) pulse value of 0.25 means every 4th pulse will increment index of Accupuls by 1.
b) pulse value of 50 means every pulse will increment index of Accupuls by 50.
Date Time Parameters
To change (write a new value to) the following parameters, you must enter a valid password.
System Date and Time
Set the date and time of the internal device clock. You can use the button "Use PC date and time" to set the internal meter clock on your computer time.
Next Due Date
On this date Accupuls will store the current (volume) index to the year value memory location.
The copy action will take place at 23:59 on this due date and Accupuls will automatically set the next due date for one year in the future.
Enter only valid dates and avoid entering dates like this: 29.02.05, 31.04.04!
Enter only dates which are definitely in the future in respect to the real time clock of Accupuls.
Example: set "Next Due Date" to 28.02.2007 -> then every year on that day the meter will store the value of yearly consumption.
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Billing Day
Here you can change the billing day of Accupuls, which should have values from 1 to 28.
The billing day is the day of the month when the volume index was copied into the monthly memory location. A copy will be made one minute before the value of "Billing Hour" (see below).
Attention:
Avoid entries like 29, 30 and 31, because several months do not have enough days for this feature!
Example:
Billing Day:1, Billing Hour: 0 -> copy of current index made on the last of the month at 23:59
Billing Day:15, Billing Hour: 15 -> copy of current index made on the 15th of the month at 14:59
Billing Hour
Here you can change the billing hour of Accupuls, which should have values from 0 to 23.
The billing hour is the hour of the billing day when the volume index was copied into the monthly memory location. A copy will be made one minute before the value of "Billing Hour" on the "Billing day" (see above).
Example:
Billing Day:1, Billing Hour: 0 -> copy of current index made on the last of the month at 23:59
Billing Day:15, Billing Hour: 15 -> copy of current index made on the 15th of the month at 14:59
To thoroughly check implementation of the changes, we recommend running a meter readout.
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3.30.7 Calmex - Configuration
Use this special command to configure the Calmex device.
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Clicking on "OK" sends the data to the meter (even if you don't make any changes). "Cancel" stops communication with the meter.
If the command doesn't run successfully, still try to read the meter using "
". Solutions to problems during communication with meters can be found under the topic "
Do not forget to switch the Calmex meter into programming mode (it can't be done through
MiniCom 3 - see Meter Manual). Otherwise this function will fail.
New primary MBus address
This allows you to change the primary MBus address setting.
System date and time
This allows you to set the date and time on the meter. It is possible to use the same settings that are on your computer
("Set to PC date and time").
New storage dates: Date 1 and Date 2
You can select two dates when the meter will store the consumption values to the memory.
To thoroughly check implementation of the changes, we recommend running a meter readout.
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4 User Interface
4.1
Program Opening
After opening the program, you have to choose the right COM port through which the MiniCom 3 will communicate with the meters.
If you choose an invalid or unavailable communication port number, an error dialog will appear and you will have to choose a valid number or the program will be terminated.
See also
Program opening:
The application can be started only once.
When attempting to open the program for the second time, a warning that the application is already running will appear.
4.2
Main Window
The main window contains the following:
with icons for quickly opening chosen commands and settings from the menu
Window
with 2 tab pages: o Supported - with the list of all supported meters o Scanned - with all already scanned meters
Window
Window
Window Meter Info - with a picture of the chosen meter and some information about this type
(only in the registered version)
Status bar with the following features (left to right): o quick help for chosen item from user interface o registered or unregistered version o information about the communication status (with which communication port the program is communicating and at what baudrate) o coloured LED icon showing activity on communication port
4.2.1
Meters
The Meters window contains 2 tabs:
Supported - on this tab page all supported (by SENSUS) meter types are listed, so you can select the command without needing to do a meter scan. If you want to select a command, simply choose the proper meter type and in the window Command the proper command.
Scanned - on this tab page you will find a list of all meters which were detected using the command "Meter scan".
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This tab page is blank after you open the program. After scanning, a list of the scanned meters is shown. This list is erased by the next scan. When the primary address is used for scanning, then the list of scanned meters uses primary addresses. When the secondary address is used for scanning, then the list of scanned meters uses secondary addresses.
Both lists contain the following meter parameters: o Meter type - the name of meter type o
Address - meter MBus address (primary or secondary) o
Baudrate - communication baudrate of the meter 300 or 2400
Meter parameters:
Before selecting a command you must first check communication
parameters of the meter. The meter you
select must have its MBus address and baudrate set correctly. The parameters can be changed by double clicking on the meter in the Meters window, or by clicking the button on the right on your mouse and selecting the command "Meter Parameters", or by choosing from the main commands menu "Tools" |
"Meter Parameters".
4.2.2
Commands
After opening the program, this window may be blank. The commands will become available after you select a meter.
There is a list of commands for a single meter type. The Commands window is different for every type of meter.
To use all the commands which MiniCom 3 provides, you need to be
. In the unregistered version some commands are unavailable and cannot be selected.
Details for using commands can be found under the topics
Command description:
Quick help for every command can be viewed with the icon .
4.2.3
Results
After opening the program, this window may be blank. The results will appear after the first readout. All read counters and identification data from the telegram head on the meter are listed.
Identification data is shown first, with name and value.
The counters each have its number, name, value, unit, value type, tariff, storage number and device number.
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Data shown in this table can be filtered and sorted and ordered.
The columns in the "Results" tab can be showed, hidden or moved.
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4.2.4
Output
This function is available only in the registered version. It shows the status and details of communication with the meter.
The above window shows:
A description of running communication, e.g. "Reading RAM (4 bytes at address 0242)..."
A list of all sent and received bytes in hexadecimal format, e.g. "Sending bites: >> 10|5B|06|61|16"
Readout results are shown in the order of the list of counters.
The data in the "Output window" can be erase only with the command (only in the registered version) View
| Clear output window.
4.3
Menu
All MiniCom 3 commands which are common for all meters can be found in the main menu.
o
Start Readout o
Meter scan o Abort communication o Exit
o Status bar o Meter Info o Results o Output window o
Clear output window o
Restore panels
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o Contents o
About...
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4.3.1
File
In this menu you can:
Start Readout
This command activates a meter readout. Details can be found under the topic
. You can also use the icon or the key F5.
Meter scan
This command performs a scan for all meters. Details can be found under the topic
How to scan meters . You can also
use the icon or the key F6.
Abort communication
This command immediately stops the communication with the meter. You can also use the icon or the key F7.
Exit
This command closes MiniCom 3.
You cannot exit the program when communication with the meter is running:
To stop communication immediately, use the command "File" | "Abort communication" or use the icon or the key F7.
4.3.2
View
In this menu the setup of the windows on the screen can be chosen by checking or unchecking the window view option :
Status bar
Meter Info
Results
Output window
Clear output window
This command (only in the registered version) is used to erase the data in the
.
Erasing the data is only possible through this command.
Restore panels
Use this command to restore the default view of the program window.
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4.3.3
Tools
4.3.3.1
Meter Parameters
In this dialog you can set the parameters for the communication with the meter.
The parameters can also be changed by double clicking on the meter in the Meters window, or by clicking the button on the right on your mouse and selecting the command "Meter Parameters", or by the icon in the tool bar.
Baudrate
You can set the communication baudrate in bites per sec as 300 or 2400 .
Supported baudrates:
Not all meter types support both baudrates! Please check under the topic
Meter types to see whether the
meter types you intend to read support the selected baudrate.
Use primary address
You will communicate with the meter using the primary MBus address.
Use this method when:
- Only one meter is connected, and you can communicate with the meter via the common address 254.
- More meters are connected, and you know the primary addresses of all connected meters and these addresses are all different.
In all other cases we recommend using the secondary address or doing a meter scan.
Bus address
Set the primary meter address. You can use values from 0 to 250, or the common addresses 254 or 255. You should only use the common addresses if there is just one meter connected.
Use secondary address
You will communicate with the meter using the secondary MBus address.
Use this method when you have more than one meter connected to one MBus line or when you do not know the primary addresses of the connected meters or when their addresses are the same.
Support of secondary addressing :
Not all meter types support secondary addressing! The meter Calmex cannot be read using the secondary address. Please check under the topic
Meter types to see whether the meter type you intend to read
supports secondary addressing.
Meter ID
Meter identification number (ID), it is a part of the secondary MBus address. Eight-position decimal value.
Manufacturer (H)
The manufacturer can be set in one of two forms: as a hexadecimal value in the range of 0-FFFF or as a string of 3 types.
Medium (H)
Set a medium. It is a hexadecimal value in the range of 0-FF.
Version (H)
Set the version number. It is a hexadecimal value in the range of 0-FF.
Use SND_NKE
When using this option, the SND_NKE command will be sent before doing a readout.This is needed to activate some meters.
Send wakeup sequence
(This section applies only for some meters)
When using the optical or inductive interface of the meters, some meter types might require a wake-up sequence to be sent before the start of communication. Please do not modify these settings and use the default settings if you are not an expert.
Wakeup character (hex.)
Character to be used in wakeup signal.
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Wakeup character count
Number of wakeup characters to be sent in wakeup signal.
Wakeup parity
Parity for wakeup signal.
Delay after wakeup sequence
Length of the communication break after wakeup signal transmission, in milliseconds.
Operator mode
(This section applies only for HRI-Mei meters)
There are 3 options to choose from:
Don't use password
Use when your meters are not protected with a password.
Ask before each command (the set password will be required before every command to this meter)
Use when you have protected meters and want to enter a different password for each meter.
Use always the following password(hex) (it is used as default with the "00000001" hex value)
Use when you have protected meters and want to always use the same password for all the meters.
4.3.3.2
COM Number
Set the communication port number (COM Number) in the range from 1 to 255.
If you choose an invalid or unavailable communication port number, an error dialog will appear and you will have to choose a valid number in order to continue.
Port cannot be opened:
COM cannot be opened when you set an invalid COM port number or when the port is being used by another application. If you don't know the communication port number, a complete list of active ports can be found by clicking on "Start" | "Control Panel" | "System" | "Hardware" | "Device Manager" | "Ports (COM and LPT)."
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4.3.3.3
Options
This menu allows you to select the options for a meter scan.
General
On this tab you can check the possibility of loading the parameters at startup and updating the address after the readout:
Load parameters of the meters at startup
Check this option if you want this application to load the last-used parameters on the meters at startup of the application, e.g. last-used meter addresses.
Please do not check this option if you want this application to use default parameters, e.g. broadcast address.
After successful readout update the meter address
Check this option if you want this application to update the meter address in the meter list each time the meter is successfully read.
Please do not check this option if you want this application to keep the broadcast address in the meter list.
M eter scan
Here you can select the type of meter scan:
By secondary addresses
The scan will be done according to the meters' secondary addresses. Use this method when you have more than one meter connected to one MBus line or when you do not known the primary addresses of the connected meters or they are the same (the default setting from the manufacturer is 0).
Support of secondary addressing :
Not all meter types support secondary addressing! The meter Calmex cannot be read using the secondary address. Please check under the topic
Meter types to see whether the meter type you intend to read
supports secondary addressing.
By primary addresses
The scan will be done according to the meters' primary addresses. Use this method when all connected meters are programmed with different primary addresses. Having more than one meter in the system with the same primary address generates a collision, so the address cannot be used within one installation, neither for parameter setting nor meter
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Address range
Select the range of primary addresses. If you are sure of the primary addresses of the connected meters, you can restrict the range for the scanning. Otherwise you should keep it set at 0-250.
Primary addressing :
The meter scanning by primary addresses always begins with the common address 254, no matter what the selected range of addresses is. This accelerates the meter scan in most cases when just one meter is connected. When more meters are connected, then scanning with the address 254 evokes a collision and the scanning goes to the selected range.
Use broadcast address (address 254dFFh)
Applies only to the primary address scan.
If checked, then the primary address scan will check all the addresses from the range, but first it will check the broadcast address 254. This is useful when you have only one meter connected (the meter will be detected with the broadcast address no matter what its current address is).
If not checked, then the primary address scan will check all the addresses from the range without the broadcast address. This is the recommended setting when more meters are connected.
Do not check this option when you have 1 heat meter with activated external inputs connected. In this case 1 physical meter behaves like 3 virtual meters and if you do check this option then virtual meters for the external inputs will not be detected.
Using 1 heat meter with activated external inputs:
Do not check the Use broadcast address (address 254dFFh) option (under Option: Meter Scan Tab) when you have 1 heat meter with activated external inputs connected. In this case 1 physical meter behaves like 3 virtual meters, and if you do check this option then virtual meters for the external inputs will
not be detected.
Repeat request count
Select a number of requests (1-5) for one address for the meter scan. More repetition extends the scanning time but increases the probability of scanning all the meters.
Scanned baudrates
Select a baudrate for the meter scan.
Should just one baudrate be selected, only the addresses with this baudrate will be scanned.
Should both baudrates be selected, they will be scanned in the order shown, which can be changed with the arrow. In this case all the addresses with the first baudrate will be scanned first and after that, all addresses with the second baudrate.
Support of baudrates:
Not all meter types support both baudrates. Please check under the topic
Meter types to see whether the
meter type you intend to read supports the selected baudrate.
Start meter scan on startup
By selecting this checkbox the meters will be scanned automatically after the program is opened.
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Timeouts
Here can you select the timeouts for the communication:
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Timeout for meter reply
Timeouts are specified in milliseconds, and the default setting is 800 ms. This is the time that the meter has to process the sent command. It is not the time for the whole reply. You should extend this parameter for meters with a longer reaction time, e.g. DYNAMIC.
Timeout scale
To allow sufficient time between the readout command and the meter reply, set the timeout multiple for the meter reply.
You can select the number by which the timeout will be multiplied for sending and receiving of data. Increase this option, e.g. when there are problems on the serial line.
4.3.3.4
Language
In this menu you can choose the language for the user interface of MiniCom 3.
In the version for Western Europe you can choose from: English, German, (Portuguese, Spanish, French and Finnish currently not available).
In the version for Eastern Europe you can choose from: English, Czech, Hungarian, Polish, Russian, Slovak and Serbo-
Croatian (latin alphabet).
4.3.3.5
Export
Export - What You See Is What You Get
In the standard version, "Export" is available only for exporting the logger values.
In the registered version, "Export" is available for exporting readouts, logger values and daily consumptions.
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With this dialog you can choose the export settings of the read data. This dialog exports the data shown in the Results window. This function is available only when the Results window is visible and the table inside is activated. When viewing the graph in this window, the export cannot be done. To save the logger chart, use the icon "Save" in the Results window. The data can be exported or saved only after doing the readout.
Export Type
HTML
XML
Excel (default)
Text
File name
The exported data will be saved in the file under the name specified at the start of exporting.
Export Selection
This selection enables you to export only the selected rows or all rows.
Include hidden rows within collapsed groups
Check if the export should contain the hidden rows.
4.3.4
Help
Contens
This command opens the index page of the MiniCom 3 Helpfile.
About
Here you can find basic information about the program, its version and registration, who it is registered to, and a contact for service and support.
4.4
Tool Bars
The tool bars contain the icons for quick launching of selected commands from the main menu:
executes the same function as the command
Start Readout in the main menu
executes the same function as the command
executes the same function as the command
Abort communication with the meter in the main menu
executes the same function as the command
Meter parameters in the main menu
executes the same function as the command
executes the same function as the command
executes the same function as the command
executes the same function as the command
in the main menu
this arrow adjusts the Tool bars
View adjustment of Tool Bars
To adjust the tool bars, use the arrow on the right, which makes the menu accessible for adding and removing buttons.
Reset Toolbar
By using the command "Reset Toolbar", the default view of the buttons will be restored. This means that all buttons will appear in their primary locations.
Customize
The button Customize is used for further adjustment of buttons and menus. When you click on this button, a dialog for editing the Tool bars will appear. In this dialog you can set the layout of the main menu and buttons.
The command Reset cancels all changes made and restores the default setting.
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5.1
Solving Problems
In MiniCom 3, these are the general error warnings and their causes:
Timeout expired. Device is not responding.
MiniCom 3 didn't receive any reply from the meter.
Check the physical connection of the meter, e.g. a loose cable. If using a read head, check its position, and if using an optical interface, its activation (Firmware 1).
Check the
Check the
.
Repeat the command.
Timeout expired. Response is invalid or incomplete.
MiniCom 3 received an invalid reply. The meter started to reply, but its reply was incomplete or invalid.
It could be because of the primary address collision. When using the common primary address 254, check that just one meter is connected. When using another primary address, check that the entered address corresponds with the meter address.
It could be caused by the secondary address collision. Check that the entered address corresponds with the meter address.
It could be caused by a physical disconnection during the communication with the meter. Check the physical connection of the meter, e.g. a loose cable. If using a read head, check its position, and if using an optical interface, its activation (Firmware 1).
Increase the
for meter reply.
Repeat the command.
The meter may be defective.
Meter type does not match.
MiniCom 3 successfully performed the meter readout, but the selected meter type doesn't match the selected meter type.
Select the correct meter type.
Response is invalid or incomplete.
The ongoing communication with the meter was broken or the meter is faulty.
Check the physical connection of the meter, e.g. a loose cable. If using a read head, check its position, and if using an optical interface, its activation (Firmware 1).
Repeat the command.
Error setting parameters from DCB.
The selected COM port has become unavailable. This can happen when using the USB devices in particular, and when unplugging the device during the communication process.
Check the physical connection of the meter, e.g. a loose cable. If using a read head, check its position, and if using an optical interface, its activation (Firmware 1).
Repeat the command.
5.2
How To Scan Meters
When you have more than one meter connected to one MBus line and you don't know all their addresses or even their numbers, it is best to use the command Meter scan.
The meter scan can be started with the command from the main menu, "File" | "Meter scan", or with the icon , or with
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the key F6.
How to change the parameters for a meter scan
In the dialog
you can specify the options for a meter scan. The dialog Options can be started in the main menu by clicking on "Tools" | "Options" or with the icon .
Fundamentals for a meter scan
Scanning by secondary addresses is easier and more reliable, because secondary address collision is almost impossible, and all meters with the exception of Calmex support secondary addressing.
When just one meter is connected and you want to do a scan, use the primary addressing.
When you scan the meters using primary addresses and no meters are detected, it can be caused by primary address collision. In this case, use the meter scan by secondary addresses or connect the meters one by one and set unique addresses for them.
After starting the scan, a dialog with information about the running communication appears. It shows the baudrate being used and the address being searched for.
After the operation, the dialog with the scan result including the number of scanned meters appears.
These meters appear in the Meters window, on the tab Scanned.
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Index
- A -
About 68
Accupuls 22
Accupuls-configuration 52
Activation of meter 10, 11, 12
Activation of PolluComt E 12
Activation of PolluStat E 11
Activation of PolluTherm 10
Address 58
Averaging 30, 31
- B -
Battery 37, 42
Baudrate 58
Baudrate for meter scan 65
Bus credit 37
- C -
Calmex 23
Calmex-configuration 55
Change date and time 29, 30
Choose Battery Type 42
Clear errors 32
Clear output window 62
Collision Detection 40
COM number 64
COM port 64
Commands 26, 59
Communication channels 5
Communication port 64
Communication protocol 2
Compact heat meter 12
Configuration 44, 45, 46, 48, 51, 52, 55
Contact 3
Cooling 41
Cosmos Electronic 19
Cosmos Encoder 20
Cosmos Hyb/Ele 19
Cosmos Hybrid 19
Current version 3
Customer location 29
- D -
Data Logger Setup 42
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Data system 18
Date 29, 30
Date and time 29, 30
- E -
Encoder ER56 MBus 21
Energy meter 10, 11, 23
Error 70
Error messages 70
Export 37, 67
Export results 67
External meter 13, 14
- F -
Fixed date 36
FM/2-DK 22
Frequency converter 22
- G -
General 65
Graph export 37
- H -
Harry interface 5
Heat meter 12
Help 68
HRI 15
HRI-C0 18
HRI-C0 configuration 51
HRI-configuration 44
HRI-Mei 17, 39, 65
HRI-Mei configuration 48
- I -
Icons 68
IEC-870 2
Input 1 13
Input 2 14
Installation 3
Interface 5
- L -
Language 67
Limit values 30, 31
Logger 37
Logger graph 37
Index
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- M -
Main Menu 61
Main window 58
MBus 2
MBus 2P 13, 14
Menu 61
Meter 8
Meter baudrates 8
Meter commands 8
Meter display 32
Meter ID 28
Meter interface 8
Meter parameters 63
Meter scan 70
Meter scan parameters 70
Meter types 8
Meters 58
MiniCom 2
Minimum requirements 3
- N -
Name and password 3
New version 30, 31, 32, 35, 37, 38, 41
Number of communication port 64
- O -
Optical head 5, 27
Optical interface 5, 27
Options 65
Output 61
Output window 61
- P -
Password 3, 40, 41
PolluCom E 12
PolluMuk E 18
PolluStat E 11
PolluTherm 10
Primary address 28, 63
Program opening 58
Pulse and data system 17
Pulse input 41
Pulse input parameters 41
- R -
Read Daily Consumption 43
Read logger values 37
Readout 27
Readout results 59
Readout telegram 38, 39
Registered version 2, 3
Registration 3
Requirements 3
Residia-M (New version) - Configuration 46
Residia-M configuration 45
Rest min/max values 32
Results 59
RS-232 5
- S -
Scanned 58
Secondary address 63
Select readout telegrams 38, 39
Sensus 2
Sensus Metering Systems 2
Set averaging duration 30, 31
Set Baud Rate 43
Set bus credit 37
Set cooling meter parameters 41
Set customer location 29
Set display 32
Set LCD option 32
Set MBus address 28
Set meter ID 28
Set password 40, 41
Set primary MBus address 28
Set pulse input parameters 41
Set storage date 36
Set system date and time 29, 30
Set tariff parameters 34, 35
Standard version 3
Start Readout 27
Startup 58
Status bar 58
Storage date 36
Supported 58
Supported addresses 8
Supported bauds 8
Supported channels 8
Supported interface 8
Supported meters 2
System date 29, 30
System time 29, 30
- T -
Tariff condition 34, 35
Tariff parameters 34, 35
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Time 29, 30
Timeout 65
Timeout scale 65
Totaliser 10, 23
- U -
Uknown 23
Ultrasonic energy meter 11
Unregistered version 2, 3
- V -
Version 3
View 62
- W -
Water meter 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Window Commands 59
Window Meters 58
Window Results 59
Index
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Table of contents
- 6 Introduction
- 7 Installation
- 7 Registration
- 9 Supported Communication Channels
- 12 Meter Types
- 14 PolluTherm
- 15 PolluStat E
- 16 PolluCom
- 17 MBus 2P Input 1
- 18 MBus 2P Input 2
- 19 HRI
- 20 Residia-M
- 21 HRI-Mei
- 22 HRI-C0
- 22 PolluMUK E
- 23 DYNAMIC Hyb/Ele
- 24 DYNAMIC Encoder
- 25 Encoder ER56 MBus
- 26 Accupuls
- 26 FM-2D/K
- 27 Calmex
- 27 Unknown Meter
- 30 Commands
- 31 Start Readout
- 32 Set Primary MBus Address
- 32 Set Meter ID
- 33 Set Customer Location
- 33 Set System Date and Time
- 34 Set System Date and Time (New version)
- 34 Set Averaging Duration
- 35 Set Averaging Duration (New version)
- 36 Reset Min/Max Values
- 36 Clear Errors
- 36 Set LCD Option
- 36 Set LCD Option (New version)
- 38 Set Tariff Parameters
- 39 Set Tariff Parameters (New version)
- 40 Set Storage Date
- 41 Read Data Logger Values (New version)
- 41 Set Bus Credit
- 42 Select Readout Telegrams (New version)
- 43 Select Readout Telegrams (HRI-Mei)
- 44 Collision Detection
- 44 Set Password
- 45 Set Password (New version)
- 45 Set Cooling Meter Parameters
- 45 Set Pulse Input Parameters
- 46 Data Logger Setup
- 46 Choose Battery Type
- 47 Read Daily Consumption
- 47 Set Baud Rate
- 47 Set Correction Factor
- 48 Device Configuration
- 48 HRI - Configuration
- 49 Residia-M - Configuration
- 50 Residia-M (New version) - Configuration
- 52 HRI-Mei - Configuration
- 55 HRI-C0 - Configuration
- 56 Accupuls - Configuration
- 59 Calmex - Configuration
- 62 User Interface
- 62 Program Opening
- 62 Main Window
- 62 Meters
- 63 Commands
- 63 Results
- 65 Output
- 65 Menu
- 66 File
- 66 View
- 67 Tools
- 67 Meter Parameters
- 68 COM Number
- 69 Options
- 71 Language
- 71 Export
- 72 Help
- 72 Tool Bars
- 74 How to Do
- 74 Solving Problems
- 74 How To Scan Meters