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Configuring the Software
To get the most out of your new PMCS system, follow the directions below to
configure your system.
Organize Your Information
Host PC
You need the following information to properly configure the PMCS software
for the Host PC. This information is used throughout the configuration process
and you should archive it for any future maintenance of your system.
For RS485 PMCS network interfaces, you need to list all devices in the power-
management network (including Modbus Concentrators) with associated device
types, Modbus RTU addresses, and COM ports. Assign names of less than 20
characters (no spaces) to these devices.
For example, in a simple system with four devices (and one Modbus
Concentrator), you may have a table similar to the following:
COM port Modbus RTU Address Device Type Device (Topic) Name
1 2 MODCONC MCI
1 12 E3720 Main_Meter
1 33 PLEPM Mfg_Meter
1 61 MVT Mfg_Breaker
2 210 ML269 Mill_Relay
For an Ethernet PMCS network interface (Ethernet Gateway), you must list all
devices in the power-management network, including the device types and
Modbus RTU addresses. You need to know the appropriate Ethernet Gateway
IP address and COM port (1–4) to which each device is connected. Assign
names of less than 20 characters (no spaces) to these devices.
For example, in a simple system with 10 devices, you may have a table similar
to the following (this system uses one Ethernet Gateway and other devices).
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