Pairing your Zigbee receiver module with your Zigbee-enabled AMI electric meter for the SOLID STATE INSTRUMENTS MPG-3 Metering Pulse Generator involves these steps:
- Begin by securely mounting the Zigbee receiver module within the MPG-3's designated host slot.
- Power up the MPG-3. Observe the RED LED on the receiver module; it should flash every three seconds initially, indicating a search for the meter.
- Once the MPG-3 establishes communication with the meter, the RED LED will change to a flash every second, signaling that key establishment is underway.
- Successful pairing is confirmed when the RED LED remains continuously lit.
- If the RED LED does not stay lit, the pairing failed, and you should resolve the issue before proceeding.
- Monitor the YELLOW and GREEN Comm LEDs on the Zigbee receiver module. The YELLOW LED should light upon initialization, and the GREEN LED should blink approximately every 8-9 seconds, indicating valid transmissions from the meter.
- If the GREEN Comm LED does not blink, check for data reception problems. Try adjusting the MPG-3's proximity to the meter, removing any metallic obstructions, and ensuring a clear line-of-sight between the devices.
- After successful pairing and data reception, the RED (and GREEN in Form C output mode) output LEDs should toggle each time the selected pulse value is reached, which signifies pulse generation.
- Adjust the pulse output value as needed to control the pulse frequency, as per your application's requirements.
- To prevent pulse loss if too many are calculated in a short period, consider increasing the output pulse value.
- Maintaining stable communication between the Zigbee receiver module and the meter is essential for accurate pulse generation and data transmission.