Changing the PL-PM1RJ IP address
There are two methods of accessing the PL-PM1RJ to change the IP address.
1) Use a router to establish a small temporary network at 192.168.1.1.
2) Use a cross wired cable or two straight cables with a switch to directly connect a computer to the meter's network
connection jack.
Using a Router to set IP address
With the computer connected to the router, access the setup for the router.
Set the router to have an IP address 0f 192.168.1.1 and subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.
Connect the PL-PM1RJ to the router.
Type the IP address into a browser on the computer to connect to the meter. Note that the PL-PM1RJ http://192.168.1.200
also responds to ping commands.
When the browser window with the meter display opens, click on the Setup button in the lower right corner. To change the
IP address, simply type the new IP address and Subnet Mask in the boxes, check for accuracy, and click Apply. The unit
can also be given an identifying name in this screen as well. Once set internally, the system will try to contact the unit at the
new address.
To confirm the IP address, press and hold the mode button for more than 3 seconds, and, the IP address will appear in the
top row of LED number displays and the subnet mask will appear in the lower row of numbers. Press the mode button
again to exit this mode.
Note that for subsequent IP changes you must connect to the meter using its current address and the router must be set
correspondingly. The router IP right set of digits should always be lower than the computer and the meter settings.
Using a cross wired cable or Ethernet switch to change IP address
Using a cross wired Ethernet cable, connect a computer to the PL-PM1RJ. Using a web browser, type the IP address PL-
PM1RJ into address bar of the browser. The default address for the meter is 192.168.1.200. Allow time for the computer to
find the unit and open it in the browser window. This method also applies to using a switch with two standard Ethernet
cables to connect to the PL-PM1RJ.
When the browser window with the meter display opens, click on the Setup button in the lower right corner. To change the
IP address, simply type the new IP address and Subnet Mask in the boxes, check for accuracy, and click Apply. The unit
can also be given an identifying name in this screen as well. Once set internally, the system will try to contact the unit at the
new address.
Supported Web Browsers
Google Chrome No known issues
with recent versions.
Mozilla Firefox® (v34) sometimes
requires multiple refreshes at
startup. Pop-up lists do not appear in
correct spot. It is a zoom issue.
Microsoft Internet Explorer No
known issues with v11. Possible
issues with v10. Previous versions
do not work.
Apple Safari No known issues.
Tests were conducted with:
Apple iPad 2
Apple iPhone 4s
Windows IE 11
Windows Chrome 38.
Windows Firefox 33
Apple Safari 7.1
Apple Chrome 38.0.2125.104
Apple Firefox 32.03
(Standard Android browsers are
not supported. Readings may be
inaccurate)
The display below shows the
compact display view with the
setup page activated.
Personalizing Display Features
The PL-PM1RJ has a Display
Parameters menu that allows for
display color changes and the setting
of alerts to indicate out of range
voltage readings. The meter reading
refresh rate can also be changed on
this screen. These settings are stored
as cookies in the web browser, so they
are specific to the individual
computers accessing the PL-PM1RJ.
MODEL NUMBERS
PL-PM1RJ with network
interface
PL-PM1 without network
interface
whirlwind PL-PM1RJ Power Meter
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