8-8 IB02601006E www.eaton.comChapter 8:Programming the IQ 250/260 IQ 250/260 MeterWhen you click the Change button next to Change Password in the Settings screen, you will see the Enter theNew Password screen.1. Type in the new password (0 - 9999).2. Retype the password.3. Click Change. The new password will be saved and the meterwill restart.NOTE: If Password Protection has already been enabled for configuration and you attempt to change thepassword, you will see the Enter Password screen (shown below) after you click Change. Enter the old passwordand click OK to proceed with the password change.You can enable or disable a Password for Resetting (Reset Max/Min Energy Settings, Energy Accumulators, andthe Individual Logs) and Configuration (Device Profile) in the Systems Settings screen (see previous page).NOTE: If you enable a Password for Resetting, you must also enable it for Configuration.IMPORTANT! You must set up a password before enabling Password Protection. Click the Change button nextto Change Password if you have not already set up a password and follow the above instructions.When anyone attempts to make a change that is underPassword protection, the Enter Password screen opens.(See the example screen on the right.) If the correct Password is notentered, the change will not take place.Configuring Communications SettingsUse this screen to enter communication settings for the meter’s RS485 Port (Com 2).NOTES:• The settings on this screen are the current settings for communication.• Any changes may affect communication between the meter and your PC.From the Tree Menu, clickGeneral Settings>Communications.The screen fields and acceptable entries are as follows:COM 2 (RS-485)Address: 1 - 247Protocol: Modbus RTU, Modbus ASCII or DNP 3.0
