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Connecting Meter Directly to Computer via a RJ-45 Ethernet Cable

Issue
The user wants to connect directly to a PowerLogic Meter via a RJ-45 Straight-Through or crossover cable

Product Line
PowerLogic Meters with Ethernet Option and EGX Gateways

Environment
Windows OS, Command Prompt

Resolution
This article outlines the procedure for connecting a PowerLogic Meter directly to a computer via an ethernet cable. A Straight-Through or cross-over ethernet cable is required for this task.

1. Obtain an RJ-45 Ethernet cable
2. Connect one end of the cable to the meter and the other to the computer
3. Assign an IP address and Subnet Mask to the meter (see Example below) ignoring the gateway settings
4. Assign an IP address and Subnet Mask to the computer :

Go to Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Network and Sharing Center -> Change adapter settings
Right-Click on the Local Area Connection and choose Properties
Scroll down and select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IP) and click Properties
Use the screenshot and information shown below as a reference to assign IP address and subnet masks to the computer and meter

Enter an IP Address and Subnet Mask. Assign the same subnet mask as on the meter and ensure the IP Address is on the same subnet as the meter (See Example below)
Example of IP assignment :
Meter:
IP Address: 10.168.68.1
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Computer
IP Address: 10.168.68.10
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Save the Local area connection properties by clicking ok

5. Test comms by pinging the meter for a response in the Command Prompt (CMD)
6. Use ION Setup, Power Monitoring expert or Modbus Tester to connect to meter.