ION 8000 Series User Guide Communications Options
Chapter 6 - Communications Page 75
NOTE
The ION 8300 meter Ethernet option can share a communications channel with COM1 or COM2,
depending on the ordering options. There is no COM4 port.
IRIG-B GPS Time Synchronization
IRIG-B cannot be configured via the meter’s front panel. See the IRIG-B Product
Option document for configuration procedures.
Communications Accessories
The following accessories are currently available as separate products:
I/O Expander
The I/O Expander connects with the male Molex connector on the meter to provide
I/O capabilities as well as access to standard serial communications ports. Refer to
the I/O Expander Installation Guide for complete details about this device.
Communications break-out cable
The communications break-out cable connects with the male Molex connector on
the meter. This is a pre-made cable that provides access to the standard serial
communications ports on the meter.
Molex extension cables
Depending on your ordering preference, the molex extension cables add either 5
or 15 feet (1.5 or 4.5 meters) to the molex cable on the meter.
Optical probe
The optical probe attaches to the optical port on the front of the meter and allows
on-site communications (e.g. with a laptop computer).