E-Mon Energy Software User Manual
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Connection Parameters
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13 From the Off-hook Timeout (Min.) drop-down, select the time when you want E-Mon
Energy™ to drop the line when there are no communication activities between E-Mon
Energy and the recorder. (Default setting is 5 minutes. This option is intended for use with a
modem connection.)
14 Click on “√ ” button to accept/save the connection record. The Name field for the
connection will become a fixed field and cannot be change.
Setting up a Modem Connection
To set up a Modem Connection:
1
From E-Mon Energy explorer window, click and select Database\Connections to display the
Database Access window. See Figure
2
Click on the Panel Action “+” button, to create a new connection.
3
In the Name field, type the Name of the connection link. Note: This is a required field and
must be unique.
4
Tab across, and type a short description in the Description field for your connection.
Figure 5.11 - Modem Connection Name
5
From the Data Link drop-down list, select Modem.
Figure 5.12 - Modem Connection Data Link
6
In the Description field, type a description for the connection type (i.e. Modem A).
7
From the Serial Port drop-down, select the serial port. COM3 is usually for an internal
modem. Consult your computer hardware configuration for the specifics of your computer
setup.
Figure 5.13 - Connection Serial Port