Multi-Tech Systems 7600 User Manual
Infrared Port Connections
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide
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Chapter 5 - Features and Applications
Infrared Port Connections
Refer to the “Hardware Reference” chapter for the ION 7500 and ION 7600 meters’
infrared port specifications.
infrared port specifications.
The infrared port is IrDA compliant. It can be used to communicate real-time
measurements to a portable PC via the ION, DNP 3.00, or Modbus RTU protocols.
To enable communications from the infrared port, you must configure the COM 3
Communications module. The Protocol, the Baud Rate and Unit ID setup registers
must properly match your system. If you have the internal modem option, you
must ensure that the Comm Mode setup register is set to select the IrDA port. When
creating an ION site, ensure that RtsCts is disabled (set to No) in the COM 3 serial
site.
measurements to a portable PC via the ION, DNP 3.00, or Modbus RTU protocols.
To enable communications from the infrared port, you must configure the COM 3
Communications module. The Protocol, the Baud Rate and Unit ID setup registers
must properly match your system. If you have the internal modem option, you
must ensure that the Comm Mode setup register is set to select the IrDA port. When
creating an ION site, ensure that RtsCts is disabled (set to No) in the COM 3 serial
site.
Refer to the ION Management Console online help for more details about adding
serial sites.
serial sites.
This is your PC’s
(workstation’s) COM port.
If you are using ION
software, ensure that
RtsCts is disabled for the
infrared port's site in
ION Management
Console.