Schneider Electric EM4000 User Manual

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Connections for communications using the Ethernet port or Modbus RTU port are 
described in this section.

If the Ethernet port is used to report data, an RJ45 patch cable is required to 
connect the Ethernet port to the local Ethernet network. 

1. Route the cable through the slot in the PowerLogic EM4000 meter enclosure. 
2. If the local network automatically assigns IP addresses through a DHCP server, 

the PowerLogic EM4000 meter will be able to report using its factory default IP 
settings. If the local network is configured for static IP addresses, refer to the 
PowerLogic EM4000 meter Configuration Guide for instructions on how to 
configure default static IP addresses. 

If the Modbus port is used to report data, an RS422/RS485 serial cable is required 
to connect the Modbus RTU port to the local Modbus network.

1. Route the cable through the slot in the PowerLogic EM4000 meter enclosure. 
2. Depending on the position of the PowerLogic EM4000 meter in the Modbus 

network as shown in Figure 13, set the DIP switches as follows: 

3. Refer to the PowerLogic meter Configuration Guide for instructions on how to 

configure the baud rate, parity settings, and Modbus base address for the 
RS485 RTU communications.

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