Contents
MetPak RG User Manual
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Gill Instruments Ltd
12 February, 2013
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3.
Operation
This section provides an overview of the operation of the MetPak RG. For more
detailed information about any of the steps, use the references to other sections of
this manual.
3.1
Start Guide
Decide how you are going to connect MetPak RG to your PC or
communications network. MetPak RG supports the following options:
USB connection using Gill’s RS232 to USB 1.8M configuration cable
(includes integral 5V power supply) compatible with MetSet. To order,
contact your dealer quoting part number: 1723-10-051).
NOTE.
You could use an equivalent RS232-USB adapter such as
EasySynch RS232 to USB adaptor.
RS232 connection using standard cable and PC COM port. Separate
5V to 30V dc power supply also required (compatible with MetSet).
RS422 using RS232 converter (compatible with MetSet).
RS485 2 wire point to point (not compatible with MetSet).
SDI-12 connection (note SDI-12 is not compatible with MetSet
Software).
NOTE.
MetPak RG is pre-configured for RS232 communication
(factory setting). If you want to use an alternative communication
protocol, you will need to set up the unit using an RS232 connection
(with an appropriately wired cable), change the setting, shut the unit
down, attach a cable for the new communication type, and then restart
the unit.
Unpack MetPak RG. Check that you have the following:
MetPak RG unit (Part No.1723-3B-2-111).
Rain Gauge and four pegs.
Gill MetView and MetSet Software and Manual supplied on the CD.
If any parts are missing, please contact your dealer.
1.
Open the connection box by unfastening the four retaining screws. Locate
the connector: J5 (see Page 9, Figure 3). Carefully pull the connector block
from its pins.
2.
Prepare the communications cable by stripping the wires to a length of 8mm.
Feed the prepared cable through one of the two available ports on the side
of the connection box (please refer to the 2
nd
NOTE on Page 8).
3.
Connect the cable to J5 as required for your chosen communications
method.
4.
Carefully press J5 onto its circuit board pins.
5.
If connecting the 6 Metre Rain Gauge cable to the Digital Input, strip cable
wires, (if necessary) and connect to connector J8 in the hub box.
