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7 rs-485 wiring, Daisy-chain method – E-Mon E50-6003200R*KIT User Manual

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CLASS 5000 METER

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6.7 RS-485 Wiring

RS-485 communication allows a computer or modem to communicate with one or

more Class 5000 meters. You can connect as many as 52 meters along a 4000-foot

RS-485 cable run.

There are four communication protocols available through the Class 5000 RS-485

connection. They are EZ7, Modbus RTU, BACnet MS/TP, and Lonworks FT-10. The

protocol is chosen when ordering the Class 5000 meter. A second protocol is available

through the Ethernet port. The Ethernet protocol is also chosen when the meter is

ordered. See ordering information for the available choices.

Daisy-Chain Method

This is the simplest method for connecting meters together.

Fig. 11. Daisy-Chain Configuration.

1. Connect the +(high) terminal of PORT 1 of each meter together so that the + ter-

minals on all meters are linked, + to + to +...

2. Connect the -(low) terminal of PORT 1 of each meter together so that the - termi-

nals on all meters are linked, - to -...

3. Connect the GND terminals of PORT 1 of each meter so that the GND terminals

on all meters are linked, GND to GND to GND.

Fig. 12.

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RS-485

TERMINAL

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