
Contents MVI56E-AFC ♦ Version 4.04
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October 2, 2018
Contents
Your Feedback Please ........................................................................................................2
Important Installation Instructions........................................................................................2
MVI (Multi Vendor Interface) Modules.................................................................................2
Warnings..............................................................................................................................3
Battery Life Advisory............................................................................................................3
1Before You Begin..................................................................................... 9
Pre-Configuration Processes.....................................................................................9
Pre-Configuration Requirements.............................................................................10
Downloading EAFC Manager.............................................................................10
Downloading AOIs to your system .....................................................................11
Locating information for your meter type.................................................................12
Configuration Aids....................................................................................................14
Using the Modbus Dictionary...................................................................................16
Procedure ...........................................................................................................18
2Creating an EAFC Manager Project...................................................... 21
Starting EAFC Manager...........................................................................................21
3Configuring Site Parameters................................................................. 23
Accessing Site Configuration Parameters...............................................................23
Configuring Site Options.....................................................................................26
Configuring Pass-thru Options ...........................................................................27
Viewing Site Configuration Status ...........................................................................27
UDT Tag Prefix........................................................................................................28
Exporting UDT Files............................................................................................29
Setting Communication Parameters........................................................................31
Configuring Modbus TCP/IP...............................................................................33
Setting Whitelist Options..........................................................................................37
Advanced Tab.....................................................................................................38
Configuring Serial 1 and Serial 2........................................................................40
Poll Button................................................................................................................44
Local Port Settings Dialog Box................................................................................44
Read Button.............................................................................................................45
Write Button.............................................................................................................45
Special Wnd Button .................................................................................................45
Done Button.............................................................................................................46
Remapping Button...................................................................................................46
Accessing the Data..................................................................................................46
Site Status................................................................................................................46
4Configuring Meter Parameters.............................................................. 47
Prerequisites............................................................................................................47