Description: USB to RS-485 Converter
Hardware: FTDI Chip
Advantages: Easy to Install and Easy to Use
Our USB Converter, translates the RS-485 signal from the meters to a signal that can be understood by your computer and our EKM Reader software. This is an inexpensive device that will work well if you are fine reading your meters locally on-site. You can connect up to 256 meters on 4000 feet of twisted pair wire to this converter.
This converter uses a chip that is manufactured by FTDI, which is much more robust, reliable, and easier to use than competing chips. The terminal blocks are tiny, you will need a very small flat head screwdriver to tighten them.
In order to use this converter please download and install the USB drivers: Download Here
Communication Diagram showing the USB converter connected to up to 256 meters: Available Here
