Abstract: An interface monitor is connected with a LAN that is formatted with an RS-485 protocol and which is interconnected with a plurality of electrical distribution devices. The monitor includes a socket connection for receiving an RS-232 plug from a PC and software logic for interpreting between the RS-232 and RS-485 formats. The PC is enabled for communicating with each one of the electrical distribution devices.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 21, 1997
Date of Patent:
August 15, 2000
Assignee:
General Electric Company
Inventors:
Lisa E. Rosner, Karanam Rajaiah, Jonathan A. Wolf, Karl D. Pedersen, Veronica Kertesz