Configuring SNMP using ION Setup

You can enable SNMP and configure SNMP trapping using ION Setup.

Download the ION MIB file from www.se.com.

To configure SNMP using ION Setup:

  1. Start ION Setup.
  2. Open the Setup Assistant for your meter.
  3. Click Communications > Advanced Ethernet > SNMP.
  4. Configure your meter’s SNMP parameters by selecting the parameter and clicking Edit. Click OK in the editing screen to set the parameter value.
    ParameterDescription
    Enable SNMPEnables or disables SNMP on your meter.
    Enable TrapsEnables or disables SNMP trapping on your meter.
    Trap Rcvr1 Addr to Trap Rcvr4 AddrEnter up to four trap receiver IP addresses where trap messages will be sent.
    Read only communityEnter the community string used for SNMP get (read-only) requests.
    Read write communityEnter the community string used for SNMP set (read/write) requests.

    Note: You can use the read/write community string for SNMP get (read-only) requests.

    System contactEnter the name of your SNMP system administrator.
    System nameEnter a descriptive name for your meter.
    System locationEnter your meter’s location.
  5. Review the rest of the SNMP information and modify if necessary.