Schneider Electric E4800 User Manual

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Connections for communications using the modem or Ethernet are described 
in this section.

If the modem reporting option is being used, an analog telephone patch cable 
and a splitter may be required to connect the customer phone line to the 
PowerLogic EM4800 meter. 

1.

Connect the patch cable between the termination block of the phone 
line and the PowerLogic EM4800 meter. 

2.

Route the cable through the slot in the PowerLogic EM4800 meter 
enclosure. 

3.

See the PowerLogic EM4800 meter Configuration Guide for 
instructions on how to program the meter for dial-out operation before 
performing a manual configuration test.

If the Ethernet port is used to report data, an RJ45 patch cable is required to 
connect the Ethernet port to the local Ethernet network. 

1.

Route the cable through the slot in the PowerLogic EM4800 meter 
enclosure. 

2.

If the local network automatically assigns IP addresses through a 
DHCP server, the PowerLogic EM4800 meter will be able to report 
using its factory default IP settings. If the local network is configured for 
static IP addresses, refer to the PowerLogic EM4800 meter 
Configuration Guide for instructions on how to configure default static 
IP addresses. 

Use the following procedure to start up the PowerLogic EM4800 meter. 

1.

Ensure that all CT and sense voltage wiring is securely installed. 

2.

Remove all tools from the work area. 

3.

Re-install all cover plates and equipment covers.

4.

Power up the meter. The LCD on the front panel of the meter indicates 
the operating status of the unit as follows:

a.

Initial power up message “PowerLogic EM48xx”

b.

After the internal configuration is complete, the display shows 
default information for the first meter.

This procedure clears the meter memory, manually tests the 
communications from the PowerLogic EM4800 meter, and updates the 
meter clock. To force the meter to send data, follow these steps:

1.

Press and hold the Display button for 5 to 7 seconds until the 
diagnostics mode is displayed, then release.

2.

If communicating via Ethernet, press the Display button until "Local IP 
Address" appears on the display.

a.

If the IP address is 169.254.0.10, the meter has not found a 
DHCP server. As a result, the meter will use its default IP 
configuration and may not be able to report. See the PowerLogic 
EM4800 meter Configuration Guide for instructions on how to 
program default IP addresses.