Feature(may vary by option.)
●ABACUS probes are compatible with Win 10/11 systems and use the Windows update feature to automatically install drivers
●Manufactured in an ISO9001:2015 certified factory and designed to American National Standard ANSI C12.18-2006 (also Australian Standard AS 1284.10.2-2006)
●Compatible with all major brands of utility revenue meters from Aclara, Honeywell, GE, Elster, Schweitzer, Schneider, Sensus, Landis+Gyr, TransData, and Ametek
●Quantity discounts available on dropdown menu
●Abacus Optical Probes are renowned throughout the electric utility industry worldwide for their superior reliability and capability of interfacing with the widest variety of electric utility meters.
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Description
ABACUS METERING OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS PROBES
ABACUS A9U Optical Probes are compatible with meters manufactured by Aclara, Itron, L+G, Sensus, Honeywell, Schneider, TransData, and many more. The ABACUS A9U offers advanced security of being made in America and using "virtual serial port drivers" obtained via the Windows 10 update feature.
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| A9U ANSI ELECTRIC | F9U IEC ELECTRIC AND NATURAL GAS | A6Z ANSI 9-PIN SERIAL | F9U Natural Gas | |
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| Price | $459.00 | — | $459.00 | — |
| Computer Interface | USB TYPE A | USB Type A | 9-Pin D Sub | USB Type A |
| Cable Length | 6 Foot | 6 Foot | 6 Foot | 6 Foot |
| Application | ANSI North America Electric Meters | IEC Worldwide Electric Meters | ANSI North America Electric Meters | World Wide Natural Gas Meters |
| Windows 10/11 | ✓ | ✓ | No Driver Required Serial | ✓ |
| Max Data Rate | 57,600 | 57,600 | 57,600 | 57,600 |
What is the difference between IEC and ANSI? The shape of the head is "D" shaped ANSI or "round" IEC
ABACUS Driver Installation
In most cases, plugging in the Abacus Optical Probe in to the USB port of the computer will use the Windows Update feature to automatically retrieve the drivers and install them for use with the probe for Windows 10/11 and other Windows operating systems. Then navigate to Device Manager and Ports and check for an entry for “USB Serial Port”. If installed correctly the Drive Manufacturer (in the Properties, Driver tab) will show up as FTDI (the manufacturer of the USB chip and driver for the Probe) and the Probe can be used with the listed COM port. It may be possible to change the COM port assignment by accessing Properties, Port Settings tab, Advanced button, and COM Port Number entry, if a lower COM port number is desired for software compatibility.
ABACUS Dallas Factory
ABACUS Probes are proudly manufactured here in our ISO9001 registered factory in Dallas, Texas.
The History of ABACUS Electrics
UK Designed by Philip Plunkett
In 1993 Philip began the Abacus Electrics designs after previously spending time designing at the EMI record labels London EMI Central Research laboratories, and at Dolby Labs designing and installing professional audio equipment. Installations included the Abbey Road Studio, and installing on the sets of The Whos Tommy, The Rocky Horror Picture Show and the first Star Wars film.
The ABACUS probes designed by Philip, are recognized to be multi-vendor compatible with the widest range of meters to meet all of your needs in a single model.