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4.4  Schneider Square D ION8650 Meters
The following illustration shows the connection to the communications card.
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Ethernet 10/100Base-T:
RJ45 connector.
Modem on
COM2:
RJ11 male
connector.
ANSI Type II 
Magnetic Optical 
Communications 
Coupler on  
COM3. This port  
is located on the 
front panel.
Optical communications 
breakout cable for serial 
communications. 
Ordered separately.
COM1: RS-232 or RS-485.
COM4: RS-485.
Optical I/O Expander for serial 
communications (and expanded I/O).
Ordered and shipped separately.
Serial COMs
COM1: RS-232 or RS-485.
COM4: RS-485.
Communications wiring 
on breakout panel
Communications wiring 
on switchboard
IRIG-B GPS Time 
Synchronization.
Back view of ION8650
Serial COMs and 
Expanded I/O: Molex 
Micro-Fit 24 pin male 
connector.