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The ABACUS ELECTRICS PACT optical probes are bi-directional interface devices utilising infra-red light.  They permits galvanically isolated communication between a computer and a utility tariff meters conforming to the PRI CALMU (PACT) Standard.

 
PACT (CALMU) Optical Probe with 12-pin Amphenol connector wired for the Husky/Itronix FS/2 and FS3 hand-held computers.
PACT-A12MA curly cable

Specification:
Signal Levels: Compatible with EIA232D and V28
Maximum Data Rates: 9600 bits/second
Power Supply: None required - power derived from host port
Lead: Curly extendable cable, captive at probe
Connector: 12-pin Amphenol connector wired for Husky FS/2 & FS3
Fastening: Slotted locking interface
Optical: Conforms to PACT Specification
Mechanical: Conforms to PACT Specification

 
PACT (CALMU) Optical Probe with USB connector for desk-top and lap-top computers.
PACT-USB 2 metre cable

Specification:
USB Interface:USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 compliant high-speed device
  Power Supply: Derived from host computer
Lead: 2 metre cable, captive at probe
Connector:USB standard ‘A’ plug
Optical Interface Maximum Data Rate:9600 bits/second
Fastening: Slotted locking interface
Optical: Conforms to PACT Specification
Mechanical: Conforms to PACT Specification
Software: Virtual serial port drivers for Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP, Vista, and Windows 7.  32-bit and 64-bit systems supported
 
 
ABACUS ELECTRICS
10 Barley Mow Passage, Chiswick, London W4 4PH
Telephone: 020 8994 6477
Fax: 020 8994 1766