RS485-Ethernet Converter and Cloud Gateway

Nicolas Vodoz Updated by Nicolas Vodoz

RS485-Ethernet Converter (Modbus RTU to Modbus TCP)

The RS485-Ethernet converter allows switching from an RS485 bus network to a TCP/IP network, thereby reading Modbus RTU devices via Modbus TCP.

The supplied model is a Protoss-PE11 delivered configured and with its 24V DC DIN rail power supply.

Generally, the RS485-Ethernet converter is used in "Cloud Gateway" mode (see below).

Other use cases

In the case of a site with several buildings (microgrid) connected to the same IP network, one RS485-Ethernet converter is installed in each electrical cabinet, and electricity meters are connected to it via the RS485 bus. Then, only one Climkit Gateway is needed to read all the site's meters via Modbus TCP.

If other service providers need to read the same Modbus meters, installing a converter allows for simultaneous reading requests, which is not possible on a simple RS485 bus network.

Cloud Gateway

The Climkit "Cloud Gateway" consists of virtualizing the Climkit Gateway in the cloud to avoid installing a physical one.

This option is only possible when using a Teltonika router (TRB140 or RUT300) combined with an RS485-Ethernet converter.

Functionalities currently possible in this configuration:

  • Reading Modbus RS485 electricity meters

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