E-Mon E34-6003200R*KIT - Manual (Page 21)

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6.8.1 Hardwired System using the RS-232 Communication Key
(continued)
Fig. 10. 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.
3. Connect the provided AC adapter into the rear panel input on the RS- 232 key.
Plug the adapter into a 120VAC outlet. On the front panel of the RS-232 key, two
LEDs (POWER ON and AC ON) will light up.
NOTE: When the E-Mon Energy™ software is accessed on the computer, a third
LED (RS232 READY) will turn on. This indicator will light up as soon as the
E-Mon Energy software is booted up and the correct COM port is set up via
the settings provided in the software’s Locations menu.
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
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M33318
UP TO 4000
FEET TOTAL
UP TO 52
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METERS
CHANNEL 1
AC ADAPTER
PC
15 FEET MAX