RS485-Ethernet Converter

Nicolas Vodoz Updated by Nicolas Vodoz

RS485-Ethernet Converter

The RS485-Ethernet converter allows connecting a series of RS485-Modbus meters to a LAN network inside the building. The meters are then read via the ModbusTCP protocol. It is used in the following configurations:

  • https://climkit.helpdocs.io/app/contentIn conjunction with a 4G Router or LAN Router in "Cloud Gateway" mode.
  • To connect multiple distant electrical panels without having to add an additional Climkit Gateway.
  • When a third-party system also wishes to read the electricity meters via ModbusTCP.
See Wiring Diagrams > Gateway and communication

Delivered with 24V DC DIN rail power supply.

The device used is a Protoss-PE11-M (or equivalent).

For the connection, here is the correspondence with the wires used for Modbus:

  • Terminal 5 -> B
  • Terminal 6 -> GND
  • Terminal 7 -> A

For the power supply:

  • Terminal 1 -> +
  • Terminal 2 -> -

How Did We Do?

LAN Router

Switch ethernet DIN POE

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