ION8650 User Manual

Chapter 7 - Communications

DB9 null modem

wiring diagram

DTE
(meter)

DCE
(computer)

Communications settings for the RS-232 port are accessible through the front panel
SETUP menu, Power Monitoring Expert or ION Setup.
Meter connections to single devices
A

DB9 direct connect to computer

DB9 direct connect to external modem

Molex direct connect to I/O Expander connected to

computer

Molex direct connect to I/O Expander connected to

external modem

Meter connections to a serial loop

A

RS-232
50 feet (15.2 m) maximum

RS-232 to RS-485 converter

RS-485 loop

RS-485 connections
Refer to the ION8650 Installation Guide for RS-485 specifications and wiring
instructions.
The breakout cables twisted pair provide connections for both of the meters
RS-485 serial communications ports. The first set is for COM1 RS-485 connections.
The second set is for COM4 RS-485 communications.

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