xetrov123
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Good day! I am working on a project at our campus to integrate fleet vehicle chargers with load management so we don't overwhelm our service. The brand of chargers we are using has a custom ASCII serial protocol that allow for several options, including changing the power output capability. The protocol is well documented.
I have used them before so I looked at Anybus's gateways that allow for custom serial communication to EthIP but the cost of the gateway is more than the cost of the charger which is prohibitive.
I have played with AB's Modbus TCP implementation via sockets through the EthIP card. I also have used serial over ethernet adapters for building automation with Crestron a looooong time ago.... Has anyone played with communicating with a custom serial protocol in AB code through the EthIP card to a ethernet over serial adapter?
My minimum communication rate is once every 10 seconds. I wish this vendor did something a little more standard like ModbusRTU....
Thanks in advance for any ideas!
I have used them before so I looked at Anybus's gateways that allow for custom serial communication to EthIP but the cost of the gateway is more than the cost of the charger which is prohibitive.
I have played with AB's Modbus TCP implementation via sockets through the EthIP card. I also have used serial over ethernet adapters for building automation with Crestron a looooong time ago.... Has anyone played with communicating with a custom serial protocol in AB code through the EthIP card to a ethernet over serial adapter?
My minimum communication rate is once every 10 seconds. I wish this vendor did something a little more standard like ModbusRTU....
Thanks in advance for any ideas!