
2.6.1PC Communications
There are four ways to communicate between a PC and the generator set and/or transfer switch devices using KBUS communication protocol. The PC connections require optional software and possibly other hardware, communication modules in the generator set controller and/or transfer switch. See the monitor software operation manual for details. Contact your authorized distributor/dealer for availability.
Local Single Connection
A PC connects to the COM port of the controller module using an
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Figure 2-10 Local Single Connection, up to 15 m (50 ft.)
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Local Area Network (LAN)
A PC connects to the device’s LAN. A LAN is a system that connects more than one device to a single PC. Acceptable devices include the
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The 550 controller can be used as an RS-232 to RS-485 port converter in a LAN network if the 550 controller is located within 15 m (50 ft.) of the PC. This configuration is the Local LAN Conv option.
Figure 2-11 Local Single Connection, up to
1220 m (4000 ft.)
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Figure 2-13 Monitoring and Programming Configurations
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