PMU485 Smart Setup Hub

The PMU485 is a power source and data connection between a smart Kipp & Zonen device and a PC.

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PMU485

Key features

  • 12 VDC Power source
  • RS-485 Data connection
  • Can support up to 10 Smart radiometers
  • Works with DustIQ

No separate AC to DC power adapter is required, the PMU485 contains a small rechargeable Lithium-ion battery and a DC-DC converter to provide 12 V to the device. The built-in 2-wire RS-485 to USB 2.0 converter controls the data connection and a 1.5 m USB cable is supplied. All Kipp & Zonen Smart radiometers are supported; SMP, SHP, SGR, SUV, PR1, PH1, RT1 and also the DustIQ Soiling Monitoring System.

There is no power switch on the PMU485, connecting it to an active USB port starts the converter. Together with our SmartExplorer software it can be used to test the device, configure communication settings and log data.

PMU485 is intended to be used as an installation or service tool to set up and test a device and its communication parameters. It can power and communicate with up to 10 radiometers connected in parallel, and SmartExplorer can display and log data from all of them. However, it can only power one DustIQ.

The PMU485 is an OEM product designed for, and marketed by, Kipp & Zonen.

Technical specification

Communication interface USB 2.0 to RS-485 2-wire
Baud rate 300 to 115200 baud
Power input USB 5 V, 50mA for SXX, 400 mA for DustIQ
Power output 12 VDC, 50mA for SXX sensors (+10mA per extra sensor): 200 mA sustained (400 mA peak) for DustIQ
Ambient working temperature 0 °C to +45 °C
Storage temperature -20 °C to +60 °C
IP Class IP30, for indoor use only
Power isolation None
Internal battery Li-ion 14500
Dimensions and weight 6x6x3 cm, 150 g including 1.5 m USB cable