Thanks for the replies. Ethernet's on the list of possibiltiies. Right now i'm just trying to get a single individual V130 to com with a laptop on RS485. Cable is about 60" long, 26AWG, 6 conductor, Copartner #E119932-U with molded on 6pin rj12. .
Info Mode into "Communication", 1. Serial, 1. Com1, shows:
Com1 - RS485
Prtcl: Modbus, ign Brk: N
Settings: 9600 ,8,n,1,N
Tx/Rx: 00000 00000
Silence: 2.50ms
Also ...
Menu:
5. Setup
Modbus RS485 ID: 106