Can third-party RS485 Modbus/RTU meters and sensors be connected to the IoT Controller?

Yes. Compatible third-party RS485 Modbus/RTU sensors and meters can be integrated with the ACTAtek IoT Controller when the required Modbus communication information is available.

Typical devices may include:

• Energy meters
• BTU / thermal energy meters
• Water meters
• Gas meters
• Temperature sensors
• Humidity sensors
• Other compatible RS485 Modbus/RTU devices

To configure a Modbus device, the following information is required:

• Slave ID
• Function Code
• Register Address
• Data Type
• Multiple / Scaling Factor

This information is normally provided by the sensor or meter manufacturer in its Modbus register map or communication manual.