Landis+Gyr Technology Inc. ER6R1S4 User Manual
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Chapter 5 - Managing Endpoints
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Group Addressing
Commands may be issued to endpoints point to point, as described previously, or by group. Group
addressing may be use to efficiently communicate with endpoints in the field.
addressing may be use to efficiently communicate with endpoints in the field.
Virtual Addressing Groups
Virtual Addressing Groups may be created for efficiently transmitting commands to specific end-
points. Commands issued to members of virtual addressing groups are not broadcast, each command
is sent individually to the endpoint.
points. Commands issued to members of virtual addressing groups are not broadcast, each command
is sent individually to the endpoint.
Virtual addressing group membership is NOT part of the endpoint configuration, and will not require
a reconfiguration.
a reconfiguration.
NOTE: Broadcast commands are not supported with Cellular Meters.
Create Virtual Addressing Group
Following is the procedure for creating Virtual Addressing Groups:
1. Select Setup > Groups > Virtual Addressing Groups. The RF Virtual Addressing Groups
window will open, shown in Figure 5 - 24.
Figure 5 - 24. RF Virtual Addressing Groups
2. Select New. The RF Virtual Addressing Groups Properties window will open, shown in
Figure 5 - 25. RF Virtual Addressing Groups Properties
3. Meter Type. Select Electric or Gas from the drop down list.
4. Group Name. Enter a name for the new addressing group. The name must be unique to the
organization.
5. Group Notes (Optional). Entered any desired notes.
6. Click Save. The newly created group is now displayed in the User Defined Addressing Group
window.