User`s guide

5-8
The next configuration items appear on the Serial Port Settings tab:
Figure 5-5
MP32 Serial Port Settings Screen
5.4.19 Max BPS
This setting is the speed at which data is exchanged between the electric meter and the
DCM-200. This setting is usually programmable within the electric meter itself, and the
two settings must
match. 9600 and 19.2 k bps settings are common. Long cable
lengths can cause errors at these baud rates, so a slower baud rate may be required.
5.4.20 Data Bits
This should always be set to ‘8’. This setting is usually programmable within the electric
meter itself, and the two settings must
match.
5.4.21 Parity
Parity is used to detect errors in the communications between the DCM-200 and the
electric meter. Its use is optional and is usually set to NONE. This setting is usually
programmable within the electric meter itself, and the two settings must
match.