Specifications

e Electro Industries/GaugeTech Doc #: E145701 5-3
5.1.3: RS-4485 / KYZ Output Com 2 (485P Option)
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The 485P Option provides a combination RS-485 and a KYZ Pulse Output for pulsing energy
values. The RS-485 / KYZ Combo is located on the terminal section of the meter.
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See section 2.2 for the KYZ Output Specifications. See section 6.3.1 for Pulse Constants.
Figure 5.3: 485P Option with RS-485 Communication Installation
RS485 allows you to connect one or multiple Shark 100 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 5.4: Shark 100 Connected to PC via RS485
As shown in Figure 5.4, to connect a Shark 100 to a PC, you need to use an RS485 to RS232
converter, such as EIG’s Unicom 2500. See Section 5.1.3.1 for information on using the Unicom
2500 with the Shark 100.