Description: TCP/IP (Ethernet) to RS-485 Converter
Advantages: Use this converter to be able to read your meters over the internet from any computer in the world.
The EKM iSerial v.2 TCP/IP to Serial converter is our preferred solution for a few reasons:
- The iSerial is versatile and easy to place. One or more of these converters can be placed wherever it is convenient for connection to the meter(s), and conveniently located for a connection to a TCP/IP(ethernet) network.
- Our EKM iSerial allows flexible access to your meter data. Any computer, either on a local area network(LAN) or connected via the internet from anywhere in the world, can read and configure the meters using the EKM Reader software.
- A string of up to 256 daisy chained meters can connect to an ethernet network through this device, and are then ready to be read remotely. No on-site computer is necessary.
This device comes pre-configured for 9600 baud, which will work well with our EKM-Omnimeter. If you are using a v.2 meter this device will have to be preset to 1200 baud. For more information about how to setup your iSerial and how to make changes in the iSerial settings, please refer to: The Complete Guide to EKM Metering
iSerial VCOM: Virtual COM Port Software for PCs (diagnostic)
iSerial: iSerial User Manual
Communication Diagram showing the iSerial Ethernet to RS-485 converter connected to up to 256 meters: Available Here
