Selecting an optical probe

By pbtek , 18 November, 2020

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Which optical probe i need to buy to read my energy smart meter landis+gyr zcx e110 ??

Hi,

There are a lot of different optical probes available and all don't work well with all the meters.
The best way is if you can buy an optical probe from Landis+Gyr.

Note! This meter is using IEC 62056-21 and not DLMS.
https://www.gurux.fi/DLMSCOSEMFAQ

BR,
Mikko

Can you please tell me (point in right direction) what exactly i will be able to do with my meter if i use an optical probe from Landis+Gyr and Gurux DLMS Director?
Will i need a Low Authentication level password?

Hi,

It seems that this meter is using DLMS and you can use GXDLMSDirector.

Each meter is different. There is no standard set of functionality what the meter must implement.
You can usually read basic functionality without authentication. If you need to write anything you need the password. Because we don't have this meter the only way to solve this is if you have an optical probe and you will check what you can do with the meter.

BR,
Mikko

Searching the web... all IEC

Searching the web... all IEC Optical Probes are expensive toys.
Decisions, decisions!!

Hi,

That is true. They are really expensive if you think about what they do. I believe that they sold so small amounts and for that reason, they are so expensive at the moment. I hope that they will drop in the future.

BR,
Mikko

oh my god...

oh my god...
Is there any chance for me to fill this form correctly? Can i copy paste the XML?
(i am just planning ahead)

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Hi,

To make it harder there are several different versions from zcxe110. :-)
Is your meter one or three-phase meter? Can you see the DLMS logo on the cover of the meter or is there a "PRIME" label?

BR,
Mikko

Ladies and gentlemen may i

Ladies and gentlemen may i present to you... my cute landis! :)

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Hi,

Looks good. If you have the optical cable you "should" be able to read the meter.
There are country differences in the metrics, so I can't say for 100% sure.

BR,
Mikko

Any tips to fill the form

Any tips to fill the form correctly to connect with GXDLMSDirector?

Hi,

If you select Landis+Gyr as the manufacturer you should be able to connect right away.
Change Interface from HDLC to HdlcWithModeE if you are using an optical probe.

BR,
Mikko

In GXDLMSDirector Examples

In GXDLMSDirector Examples page and reading the initial settings there are 2 options that i pay attention:

1- Landis+Gyr ZCX 110 R there is a
"
Note! You must change Server Address type from Byte to UIN32 from
Tools | Manufacturers | Landis+Gyr.
"

2- Landis+Gyr default settings
"
Default Low Authentication level password is: 00000000
"

Hi,

#1. This is now updated. You can "Server Address size" to 4 in Frame tab.

#2. The meter owner (metering company) might change the password for something else and it's not necessarily the default. If it's changed you still can read the current values and load profile (historical data), but you can't change anything.

BR,
Mikko

Name: Landis+Gyr

Name: Landis+Gyr ZCXe110CRU0L3D2.03.S3
Manufacturer: Landis+Gyr
Interface: HdlcWithModeE
Authentication: Low
Password: 00000000
Tab Frame-> Server Address size -> 4

Hostname?? what hostname? localhost? why do i need a hostname?

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Hi,

You try to connect using TCP/IP connection. If you want to read using a serial port, change Media to Serial.

BR,
Mikko

..and i need to change the

..and i need to change the Media to Serial. And Select the correct serial port. ok!
thx

after few attempts...

after few attempts with:

Name: Landis+Gyr ZCXe110CRU0L3D2.03.S3
Manufacturer: Landis+Gyr
Interface: HdlcWithModeE
Authentication: Low
Password: 00000000
change Media to Serial -> choose correct COM port
Tab Frame-> Server Address size -> 4

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