Configuration Kit 810235-01 allows you to connect your RC18 or Mars unit to your Windows-based PC for configuration. The kit contains a power adapter (AC to 15 VDC) with slide-on worldwide receptacle adapters, an RS-485 to USB adapter, and a cable for connecting power and communication to your RC18 or Mars unit.


For RC18:

To assemble and install the kit:

  • Select and install the receptacle adapter appropriate for your country
  • Insert the 15 VDC plug into the RC18 cable assembly
  • Connect the RC18 cable assembly to the RC18 unit
  • Insert the RS-485 to USB adapter into your PC’s USB port
  • Connect the power adapter to AC power
  • Allow Windows Update to detect the RS-485 to USB adapter and automatically install its driver, or install the driver from the CD included in the kit 
  • Use the Configuration Kit with the RC18 Configuration Manager Software as directed in the RC18 PV Reference Cell User Guide





For Mars:


To assemble and install the kit:

  • Select and install the receptacle adapter appropriate for your country
  • Insert the 15 VDC plug into the Mars™ cable assembly
  • Connect the Mars™ cable assembly to the Mars™ unit
  • Connect the M12/RJ45 Ethernet cable to the Ethernet-to-USB adapter and to the Mars™ connector; insert the adapter into one of your PC’s USB ports; allow Windows to detect the adapter and automatically install its driver; configure the adapter address to 10.244.69.1
  • If desired, insert the RS-485-to-USB adapter into one of your PC’s USB ports; allow Windows to detect the adapter and automatically install its driver, or install the driver from the CD included in the kit
  • Connect the power adapter to AC power
  • User the Configuration Kit as directed in the Mars User Guide


Note: The M12 to RJ45 Ethernet cable is included with each Mars™ unit for connection to the M12 Ethernet port (on SN15000 and higher). It is not part of the kit.