LAUREL LAUREATE 2 Series User manual

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SERIAL INPUT METER
& REMOTE DISPLAY
LAUREATE SERIES 2
OWNERS MANUAL
Now with Ethernet
LAUREL Electronics Inc.
3183-G Airway Ave, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, USA
el: [phone] • Fax: [phone] • Website: www.laurels.com

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1. ORDERING GUIDE
Configure a model number in this format: L5002 CBL01
L......... .................... Serial input meter
Includes screw terminal connectors.
Processors & Display Color
5 ......................................... Green LED
6 ............................................. Red LED
Power
0 . ................... 85-264 Vac, 90-300 Vdc
1 ... ..................... 10-48 Vdc, 12-30 Vac
Setpoint Output
0 ................................................... None
1 wo 8A contact relays
2............. wo 130 mA solid state relays
3Four 8A contact relays
4.............Four 130 mA solid state relays
Analog Output
0 ................................................... None
1 . Single 4-20 mA, 0-10 V, -10 to +10 V
2 ......... Dual 4-20 mA, 0-20 mA, 0-10 V
Digital Interface
0 ....................................................... None
1 ..................................................... RS232
2 .......... RS485 with dual RJ11 connectors
4 .......... RS485 with dual RJ45 connectors
5 ........................................................ USB
6 ........................ USB-to-RS485 converter
7 .................................................. Ethernet
8 .................. Ethernet-to-RS485 converter
Options
BL .... Blank lens, no button pads
Accessories
CBL01  RJ11-to-DB9 RS232 cable
Connects meter to PC com port
CBL02 ..... USB-to-DB9 adapter for CBL01
CBL05 ............ USB cable to PC USB port
CBL06 .. Half duplex RJ11 to PC USB port

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2. TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. ORDERING GUIDE ..................................................................................................... 2
2. ABLE OF CON EN S ............................................................................................... 3
3. PRODUC IN RODUC ION ....................................................................................... 4
4. RECEIVING & UNPACKING ....................................................................................... 5
5. SAFE Y CONSIDERA IONS ...................................................................................... 5
6. CONNEC OR WIRING INFORMA ION ..................................................................... 6
7. MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY ......................................................................................... 8
8. FRON PANEL SE UP KEYS .................................................................................... 10
9. ENABLING & LOCKING OU MENU I EMS .............................................................. 12
10. SERIAL INPU ME ER / REMO E DISPLAY CONFIGURA ION .............................. 13
11. SERIAL COMMUNICA ION BOARD SE UP ............................................................. 15
12. INS RUMEN SE UP VIA PC .................................................................................... 17
13. COMMANDS WI H CUS OM ASCII PRO OCOL ...................................................... 26
14. COMMANDS WI H MOBUS PRO OCOL .................................................................. 27
15. USING DIAGNOS IC OOL QMODMAS ER ............................................................ 28
16. DUAL & QUAD RELAY OU PU OP IONS .............................................................. 32
17. SINGLE & DUAL ANALOG OU PU OP IONS ......................................................... 33
18. SPECIFICA IONS ....................................................................................................... 37
19. GLOSSARY OF ERMS .............................................................................................. 39
20. WARRAN Y ................................................................................................................ 40

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3. PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Our Serial Input Meter (or remote display) accepts serial data from scales, computers,
programmable controllers, instruments or other devices to provide a six-digit numeric display
from -999,999 to +999,999. It can also provide relay closures and one or two analog outputs
based on the received serial data. Its appearance matches that of our 1/8 DIN digital panel
meters, counters and timers.
The Serial Input Meter is a 6-digit counter without a signal conditioner board, but with a com-
munications board, which is required. Choices are RS232, RS485, USB or Ethernet. With
RS232, RS485 or USB, the received data can be continuous (or streaming), be in command
mode using Laurel’s Custom ASCII protocol, or be in command mode using the Modbus R U
protocol. With Ethernet, the received data can only be in command mode using the Modbus
CP/IP protocol, which uses the same syntax as Modbus R U.
A Serial Input Meter can augment a Laureate meter or counter by displaying parameters that
cannot be displayed on the single numeric display of that instrument. For example, a Laureate
FR counter can only display rate A, rate B, ratio A/B or peak one at a time. By augmenting the
counter with remote displays, all these parameters can be displayed simultaneously. he
required user-selectable modes are provided for the sending counter and serial input meter.
A single or dual channel analog output board is optional. Opto-isolation and 16-bit output
resolution turn the Serial Input Meter into a low-cost and highly accurate isolated digital-to-
analog converter or transmitter. he dual analog output board uses the same digital input to
provide two individually scalable analog outputs, such as 4-20 mA plus 0-10V.
A 2- or 4-relay output board is optional and can add alarm or setpoint control capability. he
relays can be 8A contact relays or 130 mA opto-isolated AC/DC solid state relays. he relays
can respond to the transmitted values or to any of 8 serially transmitted control characters. he
control characters can be generated by external software or by one of our meters, counters or
timers, thereby assuring that the local and remote alarm points are identical.
A standard switching power supply allows the Serial Input Meter to be powered worldwide
from 85 to 264 Vac. An optional power supply operates from batteries or low voltage sources,
such as 12-32 Vac or 10-48 Vdc.
The meter case meets the 1/8 DIN size standard and is sealed to NEMA-4X (IP65) when
panel mounted. Mounting is from the front of the panel and requires less than 110 mm behind
the panel. All wiring is via removable plugs conforming to IEC950 safety standards. All output
options are isolated from meter and power grounds to 250 Vac.
Meter programming can be via the meter’s front panel or a PC running Windows based
Instrument Setup (IS) software.
A signal conditioner board is not required but will not interfere with remote display operation
if installed. Operation as a remote display is selectable for our 6-digit counters with a signal
conditioner, as explained in our separate Counter Manual.

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4. RECEIVING & UPACKING
Your serial input meter was carefully tested and inspected prior to shipment. Should the meter
be damaged in shipment, notify the freight carrier immediately. In the event the meter is not
configured as ordered or the unit is inoperable, return it to the place of purchase for repair or
replacement. Please include a detailed description of the problem.
5. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Warning: Use of this equipment in a manner other than specified may impair the pro-
tection of the device and subject the user to a hazard. Visually inspect the unit for signs of
damage. If the unit is damaged, do not attempt to operate.
Caution:
• his meter must be powered with AC (mains) from 85-264 Vac (or 90-300 Vdc) with the
high voltage power supply option, or 12-32 Vac (10-48 Vdc) with the low voltage power
supply option. Verify that the proper power option is installed for the power to be used. his
meter has no AC (mains) switch. It will be in operation as soon as power is connected.
• he 85-264 Vac (or 90-300 Vdc) power connector (P1 Pins 1-3) is colored Green to
differentiate it from other input and output connectors. he 12-32 Vac (10-48 Vdc) power
connector is colored Black.
• Do not make signal wiring changes or connections when power is applied to the meter.
Make signal connections before power is applied. If reconnection is required, disconnect
the AC (mains) power before such wiring is attempted.
• o prevent electrical or fire hazard, do not expose the meter to excessive moisture.
• Do not operate the meter in the presence of flammable gases or fumes, as such an envi-
ronment constitutes a safety hazard.
• his meter is designed to be mounted in a metal panel. Verify the panel cutout dimensions,
and mount according to instructions.
Symbols used
Caution (refer to accompanying documents) Earth (ground) terminal.
Caution, risk of electric shock. Both direct and alternating current.
Equipment protected throughout by double
insulation or rei
nforced insulation.
Operating environment:
he meter is Class II (double insulated) equipment designed for use in Pollution degree 2.

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6. CONNECTOR WIRING INFORMATION
CONNECTORS
Connectors for signal and power are U/L
rated screw-clamp terminal blocks that
plug into mating jacks on the printed
circuit board. Communication connectors
are a single RJ11 plug for RS232, dual
RJ11 plugs for RS485, and dual RJ45
plugs for RS485.

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P3 - SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS P4 - ANALOG OUTPUT

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7. MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY
REMOVING THE REAR PANEL
First remove any connectors. Use one hand to press in the two sides of the rear of the
case, and the other hand to press down the two protruding tab releases at the top of the
rear panel (see figure below). his will unhook the rear panel from the case.
Rear Panel
REMOVING THE ELECTRONICS & INSTALLING OPTION BOARDS
With the rear panel removed, the
electronic assembly will easily slide
out through the rear of the case.
Options boards plug into the main
board at the front of the meter.
hese are plug-and-play and may
be installed in the field. New
boards will be recognized by the
meter software for access to the
appropriate menu items. You may
need to remove rear panel knock-
outs to fit new boards.
Note: When an option board is installed correctly, the top and bottom edges of the main
board and option board are aligned. Misaligned boards will burn out the electronics.
Option Board
Rear Panel Jack
Power supply (one required)
Relay board (optional)
Serial interface board (one required)
Analog output board (optional)
Signal conditioner board
(not used)
J1
J2
J3
J4
J5
REASSEMBLING YOUR METER
Slide the electronics assembly back into the case until the display board is seated flush
against the front of the case. Insert the bottom tabs of the rear panel into the case, and then
carefully align the board connectors with the openings in the rear panel. Ensure that all
option boards are properly aligned with the molded board retaining pins on the inside of the
Retaining tab
with tab
release
Retaining tab
with tab release
Retaining tab
Retaining tab

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rear panel. Once the rear panel is in place, reinstall the input/output screw clamp terminal
plugs.
PANEL MOUNTING
Slide the meter into the 45 x 92 mm 1/8 DIN panel cutout.
Ensure that the provided gasket is in place between the
front of the panel and the back of the meter bezel.
he meter is secured by two pawls, each held by a screw.
urning a screw clockwise extends the pawl outward.
urning the screw clockwise further tightens it against the
panel to secure the meter.
urning a screw counterclockwise loosens the pawl and
retracts it into its well. his allows the meter to be inserted
into the panel cutout for installation, or to be removed from
the panel cutout following installation.
Note: In no case should a screw be removed from its pawl. Doing so would cause the screw
and pawl to fall off and likely get lost.
Dimensioned case drawings

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8. FRONT PANEL SETUP KEYS
Counter Front Panel
here are four front panel keys, which change function for the Run Mode and Menu Mode,
effectively becoming eight keys. he keys are labeled with alphanumeric captions (MENU,
PEAK, RESE , ALARMS) for the Run Mode and with symbols ( right arrow, right
triangle, up triangle, left arrow) for the Menu Mode.
FRONT PANEL LOCKOUT
he Menu Mode will not work with most meters shipped from the factory, since all menu
items have been disabled in software and a lockout jumper is in place. his jumper needs to
be removed for the Menu Mode to work, and values under _Loc 1 through _Loc 4 need to
be set to "0" via the front panel for these menu items to be available. See Section 9. he
paragraphs below assume that all lockout features have been removed.
MENU MODE KEY ACTION
In the Menu Mode, pressing a key momentarily advances to the next item. Holding down
the key advances through multiple menu items for fast menu navigation.
KEYS IN RUN MODE
MENU Key. Pressing MENU from the Run Mode enters the Menu Mode. Pressing
MENU repeatedly will step the meter through the various menu items (if these have not
been locked out) and then back to the Run Mode.
RESET Key. Pressing RESET with ALARMS resets latched alarms. Pressing RESET
with MENU performs a meter reset (same as power on).

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ALARMS Key. Pressing ALARMS once displays the setpoint for Alarm 1. Pressing it
again displays the setpoint for Alarm 2. Pressing it again returns to the present value.
After 30 seconds, the meter automatically returns to the present value. iming is
automatically reset whenever the ALARMS key is pressed.
KEYS IN MENU MODE
Right Arrow Key (MENU). Pressing steps the meter through all menu items that
have been enabled and then back to the Run Mode. If a change has been made to a
menu item, that change is saved to non-volatile memory when the key is pressed
next, and _StoreE is displayed briefly.
Right Triangle Key (Digit Select).
Pressing from most menus selections sequentially selects digit positions 1 - 6, as
indicated by a flashing digit: 000000, 000000, 000000, 000000, 000000, 000000.
Up Triangle Key (Value Select). Pressing for a flashing digit position or decimal
point position will increment that item. Pressing the MENU key will save any changes.
Left Arrow Key (Reverse Menu). Pressing has the same effect as the MENU key,
except that menu items are brought up in reverse order.

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9. ENABLING & LOCKING OUT MENU ITEMS
For security reasons and ease of counter operation, any or all menu
items can be disabled or "locked out" so that they are no longer
accessible from the front panel. Each function to be disabled can be
set to "1" under menu headers Loc 1- , while each function to be
enabled can be set to "0." Access to the menu headers Loc 1- can
in turn be locked out by installing a hardware jumper on the power
supply board. With the jumper installed, the operator only has
access to previously enabled menu items, not to the menu headers
Loc 1- and hence not to the menu items below. With the jumper
removed, the operator has access to menu headers Loc 1- and
hence to the menu items below.
SETTING HARDWARE LOCKOUT JUMPER
o access the lockout jumper, remove the rear panel per Section 9
and locate jumper “a” in the lower portion of the power supply board
next to the input connectors (see figure at right).
SETTING SOFTWARE LOCKOUTS
When setting up the meter, it may be neces-
sary to enable specific menu items by setting
the corresponding lockout digit to 0. Be sure
to reset the lockout digit to "1" if you do not
want the menu item to be changed by an
operator.
_Loc 1 _Loc 2 _Loc 3 _Loc 4
Press the MENU key until Loc 1, Loc 2,
Loc 3 or Loc is displayed, as desired. Note:
the lockout jumper must be removed (see
above).
111111
Press to display the lockout status, con-
sisting of 0’s and 1’s. he left digit will flash.
Press again to step to the next digit, which
will flash.
000000
123456
Press to set the flashing digit to "0" to
enable the menu item or to "1" to disable.
Press MENU to enter. See the table to the
right for list of menu items that can be
enabled or disabled.
Enabled / Disabled Menu Items
_Loc 1
3 - Input type selection
4 - Setup, Config, Dspyno
5 - Gate time, timeout, batch setup
6 - Filter setup
_Loc 2
3 - Slope, decimal points
4 - Scale, offset, resolution, 2-coord.
5 - Alarm setup
6 - Alarm setpoint programming
_Loc 3
3 - Analog output setup & scaling
4 - Serial communications configuration
5 - Calibration
6 - Change displayed Item #
_Loc 4
3 - View peak value
4 - View alarm setpoints
5 - Front panel resets (peak & latched
alarms)
6 - Front panel reset (cold reset only)

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10. SERIAL INPUT METER / REMOTE DISPLAY CONFIGURATION
Two operation modes are available: 1) continuous (or streaming) serial data input, and
2) command mode.
• For the continuous mode the sending device (such as a panel meter or weighing scale),
must have an automatically repeating data output. he format of that output must be known
in advance, as provided by the manufacturer of the sending device or as determined by the
user with a terminal emulator program like Pu Y. his mode is supported by RS232,
RS485 and USB, not Ethernet.
Instrument Setup (IS) software which runs on a PC, is required to select from a choice of
continuous operating modes and to set up parameters for the Remote C operating mode,
as detailed in this manual. he Remote C mode can extract readings from long ASCII text
strings. It can accommodate selected Start and Stop characters, mask OFF any number of
characters between the Start character and the start of data, mask ON up to 8 display
characters (including sign and decimal point), and ignore characters between the last
displayed character and the Stop character.
• For the command mode the sending device must send specific commands to the remote
display to write to a variable (or memory location) called Item #3. hat variable is then
displayed by the meter and can also be used for alarm comparisons and for analog output.
With RS232, RS485, iCommands can use the Custom ASCII protocol, as documented in
Laurel’s Custom ASCII Protocol Serial Communications Manual, or the Modbus protocol,
as documented in Laurel’s Modbus Counter Manual. Our RS232, RS485 and USB boards
support the Custom ASCII and Modbus protocols. Our Ethernet boards only support the
Modbus protocol, which only works in command mode, not streaming mode.
Use the meter front panel to set up communication parameters. wo items require special
explanation:
• For the Custom ASCII Protocol the first digit under ConFig is set to a value 6 thru C.
Since no signal conditioner board is detected, the meter defaults to setting 6, where H, L, K
commands are enabled. H means display the remote data only. K means that the received
value is stored as Item #3, to become the source for alarm comparisons and analog output.
L means both H and K. In slave mode (8, 9, A, B), the remote meter can display any item
of up to four data Items (or string values), such as the Sum of Rates A & B (Item #1), Rate
A (Item #2), or Rate B (Item #3).
• For the Modbus protocol the first digit under ConFig is forced to be a 6, where H, L, K
commands are enabled.
• A timeout ti-Out can be set to a value from 10 ms to 199.99 sec. his is how long a serial
reading will be displayed in the absence of a new serial input. If timeout is set to 0, the
display will persist indefinitely in the absence of a new input.
Additional programmable features of the serial input meter are detailed in the “Command
Mode for Remote Display Operation of Counter / imer” and “Data Formats” sections of our
Custom ASCII Protocol Serial Communications Manual.

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SELECTED FRONT PANEL SETUP ITEMS FOR SERIAL INPUT METER (not consecutive)
For the complete list of front panel setup items, see Section 10 of our separate COUN ER /
IMER / SERIAL INPU ME ER OWNERS MANUAL.
If the MENU key does not work, see Section 9 “Enabling & Locking Out Menu Items.”
Press
Menu
Press Digit
Select Key
Press Value Select
Key
SEtuP
Setup
_000_0
Control inputs 1 and 2
F 1 = are Enable, 2 = are
Control input 2 must be at 0V or grounded for
are to operate.
ConFiG
Configu-
ration
__0000 Display mode
Notes: Remote modes
S (selection 7) and C
(selection C) are used
for most applications.
Modbus uses selection 6
only
.
6 Remote display (H, K, L commands)
7 Single-value remote display
8 Show 1
st
string value, connected to a counter
9 Show 2
nd
string value, connected to a counter
A Show 3
rd
string value, connected to a counter
B Show 4
th
string value, connected to a counter
C Custom Start, Stop, Skip, Show characters
.ti_Out.
ime-out
_000.00 _000.00 _000.00
_000.00 _000.00
Select digit to flash.
Select 0 thru 9 for flashing digit to set time-out in
seconds. Decimal point location is fixed for 10 ms
resolution. his is how long a serial reading will be
displayed in the absence of a new serial input.
Enter 0 so that the display persists indefinitely in
the
absence of a ne
w input.
.SEr 1. __000UBaud rate
Fixed parameters:
No parity, 8 data bits,
1 stop bit
0 300 baud 1 600 baud
2 1200 baud 3 2400 baud
4 4800 baud 5 9600 baud
6 19200 baud
.SEr 2. __0000UMeter address Select 0 t ru F for addresses 1 t ru 15. Select 0. t ru
F. (wit decimal point) for addresses 16 t ru 31.
Address 0 is accepted by all meters. Do not use wit
Modbus.
.SEr 3. _00000URS485 0 Full duplex 1 Half duplex
SEr 4. ___000USerial protocol 0 Custom ASCII 1 Modbus RTU
2 Modbus ASCII
___000UParity 0 None 1 Odd 2 Even
_Addr ___000 __000 ___000
Modbus address
__158 Select 0 t roug 9 for flas ing digit. Address
range is 1 to 247.

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11. SERIAL COMMUNICATION BOARD SETUP
A serial communications board is required for serial input meter / remote display operation.
Available boards are RS232, RS485, USB, and Ethernet.
To program the remote display using the USB port of a PC running Instrument Setup (IS)
software, set the remote display to 9600 baud and use the Custom ASCII protocol. You will
also need to select a COM port, since all serial communications with the remote display use a
UAR . o find the COM port assigned by the PC, you can use trial and error or use Device
Manager under the Windows Control Panel. After executing the last Put command, which
downloads setup data from the PC into the remote display, exit IS software, disconnect your
PC, and connect to the device which is sending the data to be displayed.
• If the remote display has a USB board use a USB cable with ype A and ype B
connectors. he PC will recognize the F DI chip on the USB and automatically install the
driver for it. You will need to select a COM port.
• If the remoted display has an RS232 board use Laurel cables CBL01 and CBL02, which
plug into each other. he PC will recognize the F DI chip in the CBL02 adapter cable and
automatically install the driver for it. You will need to select a COM port.
• If the remoted display has an L485 half-duplex RS485 board use Laurel cables CBL06.
he PC will recognize the F DI chip in the CBL06 adapter cable and automatically install
the driver for it. You will need to select a COM port.
• If the remoted display has an LNET Ethernet board use an Ethernet cable with RJ45
connectors to plug the remote display into the same LAN as the PC. Use IS software to
discover the Ethernet Node and the Device attached to that Node, with is the remote
display. hen use the Main Menu of IS software to program the remote display.
For operation as a remote display:
• If the remote display has a USB board connect that board to the sending PC with a USB
cable with ype A and ype B connectors. he display can receive streaming serial data,
Custom ASCII protocol commands, or Modbus R U commands, as programmed.
• If the remote display has an RS232 board and is a slave to a Laureate meter or counter
with a streaming RS232 output, install jumper f on the RS232 board of the slave meter, not
the sending meter. Use a reversing phone cable, where the wire colors of the two
connectors are reversed from left to right. Use 9600 baud. See the Serial Communications
Options section of this manual or the Jumper Settings sections of our Custom ASCII
Protocol Serial Communications Manual. he display can receive streaming serial data,
Custom ASCII protocol commands, or Modbus R U commands, as programmed.
• If the remote display has an RS232 board and is a slave to another instrument with a
streaming RS232 output, install jumper f on the RS232 board of the slave meter. Make
sure that RX goes to X, and X goes to RX. he display can receive streaming serial
data, Custom ASCII protocol commands, or Modbus R U commands, as programmed.
• If the remote display has an Ethernet board and is on the same LAN as a Modbus
Master, it will act a Modbus Slave and respond to Modbus CP commands as described in
this manual and our separate Modbus Communications Manual for Counters.

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COMMUNICATIONS BOARD SETUP VIA JUMPERS
Ethernet Board**
or USB Board
No jumpers needed
RS232 Board
e - Externally enabled R S (otherwise always enabled).
f - Install for remote display operation.
g - Install for normal meter operation.
Note: Board is shipped with jumper g installed.
RS485 Board Full Duplex Operation *
b & d - Installed on last meter in long cable run.
RS485 Board Half Duplex *
a & c - Installed for half duplex operation.
d - Installed on last meter in line with long cable runs.
RS485-Modbus Board Full Duplex Operation *
b & e - Bias jumpers should be installed on 1 board.
a & d - Installed on last meter in long cable run.
RS485-Modbus Board Half Duplex Operation *
b & e - bias jumpers installed on 1 board.
c & f - installed for half duplex operation.
a
-
installed on last meter in line with long cable runs.
Modbus
b
a
cd e
RJ45
RJ45
f
Ethernet-to-RS485 Converter Board**
& USB-to-RS485 Converter Board
Full Duplex Operation
No jumpers for short cable runs.
Add b & d for long cable runs.
Half Duplex Operation
a + c for short cable runs.
Add d for long cable runs.
* Board shipped with no jumpers installed.
** For Ethernet Node discovery and setup, refer to our separate Ethernet manual, which
explains our Node Manager software and the Web Page built into each Node. In Node
Manager software, click on the Advanced tab, and set “Parent Meter Interrogation” to
“Disabled”. In the Web Page under “Device Interface Setup”, set “Stop interrogating meter
continuously” to “Yes.” Otherwise the Ethernet card will try in vain to fetch readings from
the parent meter and reset the meter.

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12. INSTRUMENT SETUP VIA PC
1. OVERVIEW
Setup of the streaming input mode of a Remote Display with an RS232, RS485 or USB
interface is by means of Instrument Setup (IS) Software, which runs on a PC and
provides a graphical user interface. he software allows uploading, editing, downloading
and saving of setup data, execution of commands under computer control.
2. Connection to PC
• RS232. o connect a Remote Display with an RJ11 RS232 interface to the RS232 port
of a PC, use Laurel cable CBL01.
• RS232. o connect a Remote Display with an RJ11 RS232 interface to the USB port of
a PC, use Laurel cables CBL01 and CBL02, which plug into each other. CBL02
contains an F DI RS23-to-USB converter chip, which is compatible with all versions of
Windows.
• Half-duplex RS485. o connect a Remote Display with anRJ11 half-duplex interrace to
the USB port of a PC, use Laurel cable CBL06. hat cable contains an RS485-to-USB
converter chip, which is compatible with all versions of Windows.
• USB. o connect a Remote Display with a USB interface to the USB port of a PC, use
Laurel cable CBL05. his is a common USB cable with ype A and B connectors.
After the Remote Display has been programmed using IS software, it can be disconnected
from the PC and be connected to the data streaming source (if other than the PC).
3. IS Software Installation & Launch
As a first step, set User Account Control (UAC) of your version of Windows to "Never notify" so
t at IS software can create directories. Use Google for instructions. Power down and restart
your computer for t e UAC c ange to take effect. Download t e file IS3_5_4.exe from our
website and double-click on t e file name. Click on “Install Instrument Setup Software” and
follow t e prompts. To launc IS software, press on Start => Programs => IS2 => Instrument
Setup or on t e desktop icon t at you may ave created. Following a brief splas screen, t e
Communications Setup screen below will appear.
To launch IS software press on Start => Programs => IS2 => Instrument Setup or on the
desktop icon that you may have created. Following a brief splash screen, the Commu-
nications Setup screen will appear.

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In the Communications Setup screen select the Custom ASCII as the protocol and Panel
Meter as the Device ype. hen click on the RS232 button, which also serves for USB and
half-duplex RS485. his will take you to the Establish Communications screen.

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In the Establish Communications screen select your Com Port and 9600 as t e Baud
Rate. Try different Com ports until one works, or use t e Windows Device Manager to read
your Com port and c ange it if desired. Click on Establish, and t e two fields at t e bottom of
t e screen s ould turn green. Click on Main Menu. T e computer will remember your commu-
nication settings for t e next time t at you run IS software.
From the Main Menu click on Counter => Get Setup to retrieve (or get) the existing setup
data from your remote display. Click on View => Setup to bring up screens which allow you
to easily edit the setup file using pull-down menus and other selection tools. You can
download (or put) your edited file into the transmitter by clicking on Counter => Put Setup.
You can save your setup file to disk by clicking on File => Save Setup and retrieve a
previously saved file from disk by click on File => Open.
The best way to learn IS software is to experiment with it.
For detailed help on any data entry field under any tab, select that field and press on the
F1
key.

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Click on Counter => Get Setup to retrieve the current setup information from your counter,
then on View => Setup, which will take you to the Input+Display tab. Use this screen to set
up Display Type, Control Inputs and Time Out.
For Time Out enter the number of seconds that a serial reading will be displayed in the
absence of a new serial input, after which ti-Out will be displayed. If timeout is set to 000.00,
the display will persist indefinitely in the absence of a new input.
For Display Type select one of the following:
Rmt Dsply A = Addressable remote display mode for string *#LSDDDD.DDA<CR><LF>,
where * is the recognition character, # is the address, L is a command character which can
be H, K or L, S is sign (space or + for positive, - for negative), D is a digit from 0 to 9, A is an
optional alarm character which overrides internal alarm comparisons, <CR> is the carriage
return character, and <LF> is an optional line-feed character, which is ignored. he follow-
ing Remote Display data types are user selectable:
Rmt Dsply S = Single value, non-addressable remote display for SDDDD.DDA<CR> <LF>,
where S is sign (space or + for positive, - for negative), A is an optional alarm character
which overrides internal alarm comparisons, <CR> is the carriage return character, and
<LF> is an optional line-feed character, which is ignored.
Rmt Dsply = 1
st
value of value sequence SDDDD.DDSDDDD.DDSDDDD.DDSDDDD.DD
Rmt Dsply 2 = 2
nd
value of value sequence SDDDD.DDSDDDD.DDSDDDD.DDSDDDD.DD
Rmt Dsply 3 = 3
rd
value of value sequence SDDDD.DDSDDDD.DDSDDDD.DDSDDDD.DD
Rmt Dsply 4 = 4
th
value of value sequence SDDDD.DDSDDDD.DDSDDDD.DDSDDDD.DD
Data sequences with up to three data values can be generated by our digital panel meters
(current reading, Peak, Valley). Data sequences with up to four data values can be gene-
rated by our counters (Items 1, 2, 3, Peak). Please refer to our DPM and counter manuals.