Operating Instructions

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents .......................................................................................................... iii
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 6
Unpacking the Unit ..................................................................................................... 6
MD-xxHD Components .............................................................................................. 7
Alternate Product Configuration .............................................................................. 9
MD-xxHD Meter Safety Summary and Specifications ............................................... 11
Symbols on Equipment .............................................................................................. 11
Symbols in Documentation ........................................................................................ 12
Maintenance .............................................................................................................. 12
Meter Safety ................................................................................................................... 13
Planning For Field Installation ..................................................................................... 14
Project Manager Aspects ........................................................................................... 14
Configuration and Data Viewing Options ................................................................ 14
Information Access by Interface Type ..................................................................... 15
Meter Configuration Overview ................................................................................... 16
Meter Installation Overview ....................................................................................... 16
Verification and Communication Overview ................................................................ 17
RTU Programming and Scripting Overview ............................................................... 17
Meter Configuration - Details ....................................................................................... 18
Install the ViewPoint HD Software ............................................................................. 18
Typical Installation ................................................................................................... 18
Custom Installation .................................................................................................. 19
Installation Trouble Shooting ................................................................................... 19
Connection and Configuration Options Using ViewPoint HD ................................. 20
USB Connection (Power and Communications) ..................................................... 20
Ethernet Network Connections ............................................................................... 22
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP): ...................................................... 22
Direct ....................................................................................................................... 22
LCD Display ............................................................................................................ 22
No LCD Display ....................................................................................................... 23
Network Scan .......................................................................................................... 24
Launch Configurator ................................................................................................ 24
ViewPoint HD Software Overview ............................................................................. 25
ViewPoint HD Documentation ................................................................................. 26
ViewPoint HD™ Documentation—Instructional Videos .......................................... 27
Configuring Electrical Components using ViewPoint HD ........................................ 28
Configuring Communications using Viewpoint HD ................................................. 29
Configuring Alarms in ViewPoint HD ....................................................................... 30
Configuration Input Methods ...................................................................................... 30
Setting the Real Time Clock ...................................................................................... 31