Rainforest Automation EMU-2 Technical Manual - Emu-2
EMU-2
™
Technical Manual
14
Connecting to the Serial Port
You can connect your Windows computer to the EMU-2
™ serial port. This will allow
you to access the real time meter data directly, and will also let you program in complex
pricing structures, and even update the internal firmware to enable new features.
The serial port is a Mini USB port, found above the power socket on the side of the
EMU-2
™. You will need a cable (like those typically used for digital cameras) to
connect this port on the EMU-2
™ to the USB port of your Windows computer.
Your computer should be running Windows 7 or greater. It must also have the .NET
Framework (ver 2.0 or greater) installed. If .NET is not installed on your computer, you
will be prompted to download it during the software installation procedure.
Before connecting the EMU-2
™ to your computer, you will need to install the Personal
Meter Reader
™ software.
Go to the link:
http://www.rainforestautomation.com/raven_support
Click on the Personal Meter Reader
™ link to download the software.
Save the .ZIP file when prompted. Extract the files in the .ZIP folder. Double click on
the application file named “setup.exe”.
Note that this installation requires that you have the necessary permissions to install
programs on your hard drive. You may need Power User/Admin permissions.
You must agree to run the install when you are prompted to do so. You will see the
Welcome screen for the Setup Wizard. Click on “Next” and follow the onscreen
directions to complete the installation of the software.
When the software installation is complete, there will be a new icon on
your desktop that is a shortcut to the Personal Meter Reader
™ software.
Launch the application by double clicking on the icon. After a moment
you will see the Personal Meter Reader
™ window.