5.2.2 PLC Only Node Setup

This section covers how to run the PLC only node as a mini-DC with GUI.

1. Connect the PLC only node to the PC and open the intermediate GUI.
2. Set a unique long address for each device by using Set System Config.
Figure 17. Set System Configuration
Figure 18. G3-PLC System Configuration
3. Start a device as a mini-DC by selecting Functions → Start Base Node.
Figure 19. Start Base Node
4. In the pop-up window of the G3 Base Node, click Start Network.
Figure 20. G3-PLC Base Node Window
5. Once the hybrid wireless M-Bus/PLC node is joined, the IPv6 information for the joined node will be available.
Figure 21. Joining Node Information
6. Set the Max Data Packet Size to 184 due to the maximum size limitation of the wireless M-Bus specification. Then, start data echo-back testing by selecting Start Test.
Figure 22. Start Data Echo-Back Test