ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide

Ethernet Connections

 

 

RS-485 Connection Methods to Avoid

Any device connection that causes a branch in the main RS-485 bus should be avoided. This includes star and tee (T) methods. These wiring methods cause signal reflections that may cause interference. At any connection point on the RS-485 bus, no more than two cables should be connected. This includes connection points on instruments, converters, and terminal strips. Following this guideline ensures that both star and tee connections are avoided.

Avoid 3-way “Star” connection point

Avoid 3-way “T” connection point

Ethernet Connections

Refer to the “Hardware Reference” chapter for specifications on both Ethernet port options for the ION 7500 and ION 7600 meters.

This section only applies if your ION 7500 or ION 7600 meter has the Ethernet option. There are two port options available: a 10 Base-T Ethernet port with an RJ45 modular connector or a 10 Base-FL Ethernet port with an ST-type connector. Using the -FL option disables the standard RJ45 port. This optional Ethernet port is capable of data rates up to 10Mbps, and supports TCP/IP, ION, Telnet, and Modbus/TCP protocols. The Ethernet port is controlled by the ETH1 Communications module.

The EtherGate feature provides communications both to an Ethernet connected device and through that device to a connected serial network (See “The EtherGate Protocol” on page 131).

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7500, 7600 specifications

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