M-bus interface - User Manual (SW) - ACT531 - WTV531-GA5060 - WTX631-GA0090

M-bus acquisition software ACT531
Product Family
Product Group
Metering devices
Content Language
English
Content Type
Technical Documentation > User Guide
Product Version
Status
Valid
Date
2020-12-11
Document No
A6V10844345_en--_f
Download ID
A6V10979040
Stock No.
JXF:ACT531
S55563-F145
S55563-F159
Product No.
ACT531
WTV531-GA5060
WTX631-GA0090
Access level
Internet
File Type
html

The 'M-bus interface settings' submenu selects the interface used to connect the level converter to the PC:

  • 'USB Interface (WTV531..)': Select the USB interface to connect the level converter WTV531.. to a PC.

  • 'Serial Interface (UART)': Select the serial interface to connect the level converter WTX631.. to a PC. The level converter WTX631.. is connected to a PC with a USB RS-232 adapter. Also select the COM port.

Conclude by clicking 'Connect'.

The 'M-Bus settings' submenu as the following options:

  • Search method: You can search for devices connected to the level converter in various ways (see product documentation on meters and the level converter):
    - Primary address: Search by primary addresses 1…250.
    - Secondary address: Search by secondary addresses
    - Primary and secondary addresses: Search by primary and secondary addresses.

  • Baud rate: The default transmission speed is set to 2400 bps. Refer to the product documentation for meters and the level converted for different transmission speeds.

  • Primary address search interval: You can limit the search range of the primary addresses. The maximum address range is 1…250.

  • Special functionalities for M-bus experts:
    - SND-NKE: Sends the M-bus command to initialize M-bus devices prior to performing the readout.
    - RST-APP: Starts the reset application prior to starting the search function (use only if expressly required by the devices).

The 'Save' button saves the settings.

You can update the firmware in the panes 'Firmware Level Converter 60 (WTV531)' and 'Firmware Level Converter 250 (WTX631)':

  • Current firmware version: Displays the currently installed firmware version.

  • Available version: Displays the latest available firmware version for the level converter.

You can check for new firmware for the Level Converter 250 at any time by clicking 'Check'.

The 'Firmware' button updates the firmware to the latest version.

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The firmware version for the level converter also includes the latest version of the ACT531 readout software. It is important to always update ACT531 readout software to the latest version.