All it takes to get your “Smart” meters set up for remote and automatic reading is one of the converter/adapters on this page, some twisted-pair wire, and our “EKM Reader” software installed on your PC, Mac or Linux box.


We stock a line of converters and adapters which we have tested with both PCs and Macs, and have found to be compatible with our “Smart” meters and with our “EKM Reader” software.


Up to 30 meters can be connected to any of these devices in a very simple “daisy chain” 2-wire system. Each meter is assigned a unique numerical address, so each meter can be read individually. Inexpensive Cat-5 wiring works well for a few hundred feet. Shielded twisted pair is preferred for very long runs--up to 1200 meters, 4000 feet

The EKM iSerial TCP/IP to Serial Converter is our preferred solution for two reasons: ••Versatile and easy placement--One or more of these converters can be placed wherever it is convenient for connection to the meters, and conveniently located for connection to a TCP/IP (Ethernet) network. ••Flexible access--Any computer, anywhere on the local network (LAN) or, if the network is connected to the internet, anywhere in the world, can read and configure the meters using the “EKM Reader” software. Connect your daisy-chained meters to this device, connect the device to an ethernet network, and the meters are ready to be read remotely! $65.00, not including power adapter. Requires 9 to 30V DC. Power adapter $5.00 If you will be using the iSerial with the EKM Reader software, no other software is required, but the manual included in the software download may be helpful. Software and manual for the EKM iSerial are here: http://ekmmetering.com/iserial.zip If configuring the remote meter reading system sounds too daunting, let us help you. We will pre-configure it for you so it will be truly plug and play! http://ekmmetering.com/iserial.ziphttp://ekmmetering.com/iserial.zipshapeimage_1_link_0shapeimage_1_link_1
USB to RS-485 Converter •• High-quality USB to RS-485 Converter. •• Uses the Prolific PL-2303HX chip •• Includes Windows, Mac OS 8/9, Mac OS X, and Linux Drivers--Download or CD (please let me know if you want the CD) •• Just install the drivers, plug the USB converter into an available USB port, and begin using your RS-485 devices. Software and drivers are available here: http://ekmmetering.com/usb_drivers.zip $20.00 including PC, Linux and Mac drivers http://ekmmetering.com/usb_drivers.zipshapeimage_2_link_0