8 rs-232 communications, 2 connecting the rs-232 key to the computer, Class 3200 meter – E-Mon E32-6003200REZ7KIT User Manual

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CLASS 3200 METER

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6.8 RS-232 Communications

6.8.1 Hardwired System using the RS-232 Communication Key

The RS-232 communications key allows you to connect Class 3200 meters to a

personal computer that has the E-Mon Energy™ software installed. The computer

communicates with the meters through the RS-232 key.

The RS-232 key must be located within 15 feet of the host computer.

Fig. 13. RS-232 Configuration.

6.8.2 Connecting the RS-232 Key to the Computer

The RS-232 key is supplied with:

a. (1) 8-conductor cable fitted with RJ-45 plugs

b. (1) DB-9 serial COM port adapter

c. (1) AC adapter that converts 120VAC to 9VDC for powering the RS-232 key

Connection Steps:

1. Connect the 8-conductor cable to the left-side jack (labeled “RS232”) on the rear

panel of the RS-232 key.

2. Connect the appropriate COM port adapter (DB-9) to the serial port on the back

of the computer. Plug the 8-conductor cable from the RS-232 key into the COM

port adapter.

CHANNEL 2

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CHANNEL 3 UP TO 4000

FEET TOTAL

RS-232

KEY*

RS-232 SERIAL

PORT COM1

OR COM2

UP TO 52

CLASS 3200

METERS

M33309

UP TO 4000

FEET TOTAL

UP TO 52

CLASS 3200

METERS

CHANNEL 1

AC ADAPTER

PC

15 FEET MAX

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