Technical data

Note
It is strongly recommended that the meter be configured using an independent (off-network) single
host computer. After configuration of the meter, the DHCP option should be disabled.
• IP Address: Enter the IP Address for the meter’s Ethernet port.
• The factory set IP Address is 172.16.17.200 for Daniel Liquid Ultrasonic meters or
you can use 192.168.135.100 if DHCP is enabled in the meter (see DHCP below for
more details).
• Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP): Business PCs are usually configured
to work in a network environment where a DHCP server assigns an IP address to
each computer when they connect to the network.
• If a PC is configured to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server and it is going to
connect through the Ethernet Cable (P/N 1-360-01-596) to a Daniel meter that is
not connected to a network, then the DHCP server in the meter must be enabled so
it can assign an IP address to the PC when it connects.
• The DHCP server can be enabled on the meter by setting the DHCP switch on the
CPU module to the ON position.
• When connecting to a meter with DHCP enabled, use the IP address of
192.168.135.100 to connect to the meter. In this mode you can create just one
Meter Directory record with this IP address to connect to all your meters with DHCP
enabled. When the connection is made, select to use the Meter Name in the meter
instead of the Meter Directory Name in order to keep all log files and configurations
separate from each meter.
• Click OK to accept the changes or click Cancel to discard any changes and return to
the Meter Directory dialog box.
2.1.7 Ethernet initial connection steps
1. Power up the meter. Verify the Ethernet connection status by the CPU Module
“LINK” LED which should be on solid green. Launch Daniel MeterLink and create a
new meter record.
2.
Shutdown the PC.
3. Plug the Ethernet adapter cable Phoenix end into the meter Field Connection Board
connector J8 and connect the RJ-45 end into the PC Ethernet connector.
4. Enable the Ethernet LAN connector DHCP server on the CPU Module by moving the
DHCP (switch-1) to the ON position (see direction arrow on the CPU Module label).
5. Power up (boot) the PC and log in to the initial Windows
®
logon prompt.
6. Verify the Ethernet connection status by the CPU ModuleLINK LED which should be
on solid green.
7. Launch Daniel MeterLink and create a new meter record.
2.2 Import a meter record
1. Select File > Import from the Meter Directory drop- down menu or click Import.
Initial communication set up
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