MiniCom 3 User manual - Armatec

Commands 35exported.3.12 Set Bus Credit(Registered version only)Use this command to restrict the number of commands you can send to a meter within a day.Clicking on "OK" sends the data to the meter (even if you don't make any changes). "Cancel" stopscommunication with the meter.If the command doesn't run successfully, still try to read the meter using "Start Readout". Solutions toproblems during communication with meters can be found under the topic "Solving Problems".The MBus credit ensures the lifespan of battery-operated devices through their whole calibrationvalidity. The read out frequency of the meter depends on, for example, the addressing type, thenumber of connected meters, the temperature probe and the battery type. The meter handles aspecifiied amount of communication a day (as defined by the meter clock).Keeping the mode at "Set bus credit off" reduces the lifespan of the battery.If you require unlimited communication and the meter is battery-operated, you should switch to a meterwhich uses a power supply unit.The meter PolluCom E has no bus credit.© 2006 Sensus Metering System