Enable and configure a serial power output

This section describes how to configure serial power. Note that powering sensors reduces battery life; to reduce unnecessary battery consumption, only wake the device when needed.

Note The serial power output option can be used only with a Modbus device.

If Connect Tank is providing power to the Modbus device, you must enable the serial power output.

To set serial power output options in Remote Manager:

  1. Sign in to Remote Manager.
  2. Click the arrow next to your user name and choose Open Classic Remote Manager.
  3. Click Device Management > Devices tab.
  4. Double-click the Connect Tank device you want to configure.
  5. Expand the Configuration menu.
  1. Select Serial: Power Output.
  2. Enable the output by selecting On for Power Output Enable.
  3. Select the appropriate voltage Output Level for your power output. Refer to the manufacturer specifications for the sensor.
  4. Enter the appropriate Read Delay that your sensor needs to stabilize before reading the sensor input value. Refer to the manufacturer specifications for the sensor. For example, a sensor may need 7 seconds to power on and stabilize before it can get an accurate reading.

    5. Note A higher read delay keeps the device powered on longer, which reduces battery life.

  5. Apply the configuration changes:
    1. Click Save > Schedule. The Save Device Properties dialog appears.
    2. Select Immediate.
    3. Select Schedule Offline.
    1. Click Schedule. Connect Tank downloads and applies configuration changes the next time it connects to Remote Manager.