SoftwareSerial 7-E-1 problem

I will do both test again tomorrow and post the results.

Here is some extra information about how other people connected this
meter to their pc with a serial TTL to USB cable (with FTDI chip) :
http://www.domoticaforum.eu/viewtopic.php?f=71&t=6104&start=60

I want to do the same but then with an arduino (mega & ethernet shield).

It's not a silly question but I don't have a scope.

Thank you for your patience, I appreciate your help !!!!