ACREL 2 Ethernet 4 or 8 RS485 Communication Gateway
ACREL 2 Ethernet 4 or 8 RS485 Communication Gateway is an intelligent communication management gateway designed to collect data from connected field devices and transfer it to an upper-level monitoring or management system. It provides two Ethernet interfaces and four optically isolated RS485 communication ports for connecting compatible meters and intelligent devices. The gateway supports multiple communication protocols and functions including protocol conversion, transparent forwarding, data processing and edge computing, making it suitable for energy monitoring, power distribution and industrial automation systems.
The ACREL 2 Ethernet 4 or 8 RS485 Communication Gateway is an intelligent communication management gateway for centralising communication between field instruments and monitoring or management platforms. It is designed as an interface between automation networks and monitoring equipment, allowing data from connected devices to be collected, processed and forwarded to an upper-level system.
The gateway provides four optically isolated RS485 communication ports for downstream devices and two Ethernet ports for network communication. Acrel specifies support for a range of device-side and master-station protocols, allowing the gateway to work with different types of meters and intelligent equipment within a monitoring system.
How it works
- Field devices such as electricity meters, water meters, gas meters and other compatible intelligent equipment communicate with the ACREL 2 Ethernet 4 or 8 RS485 Communication Gateway through its RS485 interfaces.
- The gateway collects and processes the device data according to the configured communication protocols.
- Data can then be transmitted through the Ethernet network to an upper-level monitoring or management platform.
- The gateway can also support protocol conversion, transparent forwarding and edge data processing.
- Where supported by the connected equipment and system configuration, commands from an upper-level system can be forwarded to field devices.
Why choose this product
The ACREL 2 Ethernet 4 or 8 RS485 Communication Gateway is suited to systems where multiple RS485 devices need to communicate with a network-based monitoring platform. Its four isolated serial ports allow communication channels to be separated, while the dual Ethernet interface provides network connectivity for the gateway.
Acrel also provides configuration software that allows communication protocols and connected device information to be configured for different channels without changing the gateway software itself.
Benefits
- Centralises communication between multiple field devices and an upper-level system.
- Provides four optically isolated RS485 communication channels.
- Supports a broad range of communication protocols for compatible equipment.
- Provides protocol conversion and transparent forwarding functions.
- Supports edge data processing for configured applications.
- Allows multi-channel data collection and transmission.
- Supports remote control and parameter adjustment functions where compatible with the connected system.