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ABACUS ELECTRICS
IEC Optical Probes
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Models F6Z , F6R and F9U

  The ABACUS ELECTRICS IEC optical probes are bi-directional interface devices utilising infra-red light. Connecting to the serial port of a computer or hand-held terminal they permit galvanically isolated communication with utility tariff meters as specified in European Standard IEC 62056-21:2002 (formerly IEC1107:1996).

Probes are available for use with lap-top or desk-top computers, and also for use with a variety of the hand-held computers commonly used for field data collection.

The F6Z Zero-Power IEC optical probe is convenient to use, as no battery or power supply connection is needed.  Fitted with a standard 9-pin 'D' connector it plugs directly into the serial port of a lap-top or desk-top computer.
 
The F9U probe has a USB connection and derives its power from the host computer.

The model F6R powered probe is offered with various connector types to suit different hand-held computers.  This probe requires +5 volt power which is available through the hand-held computer serial port connector.

The probe housing is supplied either plain, as shown above, or with ears. The ears may be used to bind the probe securely to the meter in permanent installations.  If ears are required the part number specified should be modified from -P- (Plain) to -E- (Ears).
For example, F6Z-E-D09F-2 instead of F6Z-P-D09F-2.

 
 

 
 

Probes for a lap-top or desk-top computers

Model F6Z : IEC Zero-Power Optical Probe with 9-pin female ‘D’ connector wired for the IBM-PC standard.

F6Z-P-D09F-1

1 metre cable

F6Z-P-D09F-2

2 metre cable

F6Z-P-D09F-3

3 metre cable

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Specification:

Signal Levels:

Compatible with EIA232D and V28

Maximum Data Rates:

19200 bits/second

Power Supply:

None required - power derived from host port

Lead:

1, 2 or 3 metre extra-flexible cable, captive at probe

Connector:

9-pin female ‘D’ wired to IBM-PC standard

Fastening:

Magnetic adhesion

Optical:

Conforms to IEC 62056-21

Mechanical:

ABS housing, dimensions conforming to IEC 62056-21

 
 

Model F6Z : IEC Zero-Power Optical Probe with 9-pin female ‘D’ connector wired for the IBM-PC standard
 
Red Sensitive for AMPY 5196 meter.
F6Z-P-D09F-1R1 metre cable
F6Z-P-D09F-2R2 metre cable
F6Z-P-D09F-3R3 metre cable

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Specification:
Signal Levels:Compatible with EIA232D and V28
Maximum Data Rates:19200 bits/second
Power Supply:None required - power derived from host port
Lead:1, 2 or 3 metre extra-flexible cable, captive at probe
Connector:9-pin female ‘D’ wired to IBM-PC standard
Fastening:Magnetic adhesion
Optical:Conforms to IEC 62056-21, also red sensitive
Mechanical: ABS housing, dimensions conforming to IEC 62056-21

 
 

Model F9U : IEC Optical Probe with USB connector for desk-top and lap-top computers.
F9U-P-U04M-22 metre cable

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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: 19200 bits/second
Fastening: Magnetic adhesion
Optical: Conforms to IEC 62056-21, also red sensitive
Mechanical: ABS housing, dimensions conforming to IEC 62056-21
Software: Virtual serial port drivers for Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP, Vista, and Windows 7.  32-bit and 64-bit systems supported

 
 

 
 

Probes for hand-held computers

Model F6R : IEC +5v Powered Optical Probe with 7-pin right-angle Lemo connector wired for the DAP Technologies Microflex hand-held computers.
F6R-P-L07M-1L1 metre cable
F6R-P-L07M-2L2 metre cable
F6R-P-L07M-3L3 metre cable

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Specification:
Signal Levels:Compatible with EIA232D and V28
Maximum Data Rates:19200 bits/second
Power Supply:+4.5 to +5.5 volts @ 15mA derived from host computer
Lead:1, 2 or 3 metre extra-flexible cable, captive at probe
Connector:7-pin right-angle Lemo wired for DAP Technologies Microflex 9400/9500/9800 and CE5240 /CE5320 hand-held computers
Fastening:Magnetic adhesion
Optical: Conforms to IEC 62056-21
Mechanical: ABS housing, dimensions conforming to IEC 62056-21

 
 

Model F6R : IEC +5v Powered Optical Probe with 12-pin Amphenol connector wired for the Itron/Husky FS/2 and FS3 hand-held computers.
F6R-P-A12M-1A1 metre cable
F6R-P-A12M-2A2 metre cable
F6R-P-A12M-3A3 metre cable

Download specification in acrobat pdf format

Specification:
Signal Levels:Compatible with EIA232D and V28
Maximum Data Rates:19200 bits/second
Power Supply:+4.5 to +5.5 volts @ 15mA derived from host computer
Lead:1, 2 or 3 metre extra-flexible cable, captive at probe
Connector:12-pin Amphenol connector wired for Itron FS/2 & FS3
Fastening:Magnetic adhesion
Optical: Conforms to IEC 62056-21
Mechanical: ABS housing, dimensions conforming to IEC 62056-21

 
 

Model F6R : IEC +5v Powered Optical Probe with 12-pin Hirose connector wired for the Itron G5 hand-held computer.
F6R-P-H12M-11 metre cable
F6R-P-H12M-22 metre cable
F6R-P-H12M-33 metre cable

Download specification in acrobat pdf format

Specification:
Signal Levels:Compatible with EIA232D and V28
Maximum Data Rates:19200 bits/second
Power Supply:+4.5 to +5.5 volts @ 15mA derived from host computer
Lead:1, 2 or 3 metre extra-flexible cable, captive at probe
Connector:12-pin Hirose connector wired for Itron G5
Fastening:Magnetic adhesion
Optical: Conforms to IEC 62056-21
Mechanical: ABS housing, dimensions conforming to IEC 62056-21

 
 

 
 

Probes for test instruments

Model F6R : IEC +5v Powered Optical Probe with 9-pin female ‘D’ connector wired for the IBM-PC standard.
F6R-P-D09F-11 metre cable
F6R-P-D09F-22 metre cable
F6R-P-D09F-33 metre cable

Download specification in acrobat pdf format

Specification:
Signal Levels:Compatible with EIA232D and V28
Maximum Data Rates:19200 bits/second
Power Supply:+4.5 to +5.5 volts @ 15mA derived through spare pin on serial port connector
Lead:1, 2 or 3 metre extra-flexible cable, captive at probe
Connector:9-pin female ‘D’ wired to IBM-PC standard
Fastening:Magnetic adhesion
Optical: Conforms to IEC 62056-21
Mechanical: ABS housing, dimensions conforming to IEC 62056-21


 
 

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