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EPM 2200 POWER METER – INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CONNECTING TO THE RS485/KYZ OUTPUT PORT
CHAPTER 5: COM OPTION S: MODBUS/KYZ OUTPUT
Figure 5-1: 485P Option with RS-485 Communication Installation
RS485 allows you to connect one or multiple EPM 2200 meters to a PC or other device, at
either a local or remote site. All RS485 connections are viable for up to 4000 feet (1219.20
meters).
Figure 5-2: EPM 2200 Connected to PC via RS485
As shown in Figure 5-2, to connect a EPM 2200 to a PC, you need to use an RS485 to RS232
converter.
Figure 5-3 below, shows the detail of a 2-wire RS485 connection.