Metcom

The Teleport can connect to the Metcom metering products included in the list of supported models below.

Supported models

• Metcom BlueBox (Blue2Box)
• Metcom MCS301 using one of the following modules.
  • Metcom COM350, for Modbus TCP
  • Metcom COM350, for Modbus TCP (as used by Fudura)
  • Metcom COM450, for Modbus RTU

Bluebox

Warning

• In order to connect to the Teleport, the Power meter needs to be DSMR 5.0 compliant. Please contact Metcom if the device needs an update.

1. Connect the Bluebox to a laptop / PC, either directly through an ethernet cable or via a router. Follow the Bluebox manual to set the IP address of the Bluebox:

   • If the Bluebox is to be connected with a router, select Obtain an IP address automatically. Then, in the router’s setting, give the Bluebox a static IP address. See our appendix for more information.
   • If the Bluebox is to be connected directly with the Teleport, check the IP address of the Bluebox is 192.168.4.1 and Subnet mask is 255.255.255.0

Modbus TCP over ethernet (recommended)

2. Access the UI of the Bluebox by the IP address of the Bluebox. Go to Modbus Configuration. Make sure Modbus TCP Enabled is selected. Check the following settings:
   • Client Address: 7
   • Port: 502
   • Timeout: 5000
   • Start Position: 40002 for FW version ≥1.0.5, 40001 otherwise
   • Empty Value: -1
3. Connect the ethernet cable between the ETH1 port of the Teleport and the LAN port of the Bluebox. If the LAN port of the module is already occupied (e.g. connected to a router), navigate to our appendix for instructions on how to integrate with a router.
4. Send us a screenshot of the Modbus Map, which can be found in the hamburger menu.

Modbus RTU over RS485

2. Access the UI of the Bluebox by the IP address of the Bluebox. Go to Modbus Configuration. Make sure Modbus RTU Enabled is selected. Check the following settings:
   • Client Address: 7
   • Baudrate: 9600
   • Timeout: 5000
   • Start Position: 40002 for FW version ≥1.0.5, 40001 otherwise
   • Empty Value: -1
3. Connect the serial cable between the serial port of the Teleport and the serial port of the Bluebox.
4. Send us a screenshot of the Modbus Map, which can be found in the hamburger menu.

Metcom MCS301 using Metcom COM350, for Modbus TCP (as used by Fudura)

When connecting to the Metcom MCS301 using the Metcom COM350 module, for Modbus TCP (as used by Fudura), be aware of the following preconfiguration settings:

Connection via a router

• The module should be configured dynamically (DHCP). A static lease must be assigned to the meter on the router.
• Register offset: 0
• Port: 502

Note

When connecting via a router, IP adresses of connected devices should be unique.

Direct Connection

• The module should be configured statically (fixed IP).
• IP address: 192.168.0.10
• Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
• Default Gateway: 192.168.0.1
• Register offset: 0
• Port: 502