What is the RS485 settings for the Veryco meter?

sdg.marinusvz
2024-02-20 11:39

For the modem of the Veryco meter, being TASTEK

Using the Tool V2.4.3 software

do 8E1, NOT 8N1. 9600 baud

You should be able to use another RS485 modem or communications device, but remember to set it to 8E1, 9600 baud.

sdg.marinusvz
2024-02-20 11:44
Last Edited 2024-02-20 11:50

The TASTEK can be found under Concentrators. It is called the Generic Collector.

It basically connects via TCP/IP on port 2260.

The Generic Collector sends the same unique ASCII ID via TCP as ID string on connection, and periodically after as a watchdog string, and requires no reply from the server. The unique ID must be at least 10 ASCII characters long.

E.g. a typical message the TASTEK sends is?'AA10'+IMEI?

If you make your own device, and it follows the above convention, you can use it as a Generic Collector as well.

Tags: veryco

sdg.marinusvz
2024-02-21 12:00
Last Edited 2024-02-22 08:23

PLEASE NOTE!:

Kocos

ME28.1

Undercover Ethernet to Serial Converter

There is no data bits setting. When you set parity to Even, it assumes 7 data bits.

That means, none of these Kocos devices would work with the Veryco meter on RS485.

Tags: kocos etherpad

sdg.lesego
2026-07-31 16:02
Last Edited 2026-07-31 16:04

Optical probe USB Driver Installation Guide

Overview

When connecting an optical probe via USB, Windows may not automatically install the correct driver. The device will appear under Other devices in Device Manager instead of Ports (COM & LPT). This guide explains which driver to download and how to install it.

Symptoms

You will see the following in Device Manager:

- Device appears under Other devices -> CP2102 USB to UART Bridge Controller

- Device does NOT appear under ports (COM & LPT)

- Manufacture software cannot detect the optical probe

Which Driver to download

Download the driver from the Silicon Labs website: https://www.silabs.com/developers/usb-to-uart-bridge-vcp-drivers

Operation System	Driver to Download	Notes
Windows 10/11	CP210x Universal Windows Driver (v11.5.0)	Recommended - newest driver, supports all modern windows versions
Windows 7/8	CP210x Windows Drivers (v6.7.6)	For older windows versions
Mac OSX	CP210x VCP Mac OSX Driver (v6.0.3)	For Mac users
Linux	Linux 3.x/4.x/5.x VCP Driver	For Linux users