Multi-Tech Systems 7600 User Manual

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Step 4: Add Serial Devices to the ION Enterprise Ethernet Gateway Site
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The ION Meter as an Ethernet Gateway Technical Note
2.
Enter the information by typing in the appropriate fields or using the drop-
down menus. 
Step 4: Add Serial Devices to the ION Enterprise Ethernet Gateway 
Site
Once you have an Ethernet device and gateway site configured, you can add the 
serial devices to the Ethernet gateway site. 
1.
In the ION Management Console and click the Devices button. Right-click in 
the Display Window and choose New > Serial Device...
2.
Enter the information by typing in the appropriate fields or using the drop-
down menus.  
EtherGate Checklist
  
Meter that provides the 
Ethernet gateway
TCP/IP port number used 
to connect the Ethernet 
gateway to the network of 
serial devices
Confirm that the gateway meter’s IP Address and Subnet Mask Address are correct.
Confirm that the gateway meter’s appropriate COM port is used for the gateway. Ensure 
that the protocol is set to 
ETHERGATE
.
Confirm the baud rate and unit ID settings for each serial device.
Ethernet gateway 
site added in step 2
Unit ID number